Sunday, March 3
Cambridge, Mass.
10:30 AM
Princeton University
11
vs
10
Cal-Baptist
Photo by: Jessica Castellano
No. 18 Princeton Nabs 11-10 Overtime Win Over No. 24 Cal-Baptist
March 03, 2019 | Women's Water Polo
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The No. 18 Princeton Tigers nabbed their second win over a ranked opponent this weekend with an 11-10 overtime takedown of the No. 24 Cal-Baptist Lancers at Blodgett Pool on Sunday morning.
Nicole Kresich's goal with 1:14 left in overtime was the game-winner. The meeting featured six lead changes and five ties. No team led by more than two goals over the final 34:40 of game time.
Princeton pitched a shutout for the first nine minutes of the matchup jumping in front, 3-0. Cal-Baptist rallied with three tallies in 1:27, setting the score at 3-all at the 5:20 mark. The two squads exchanged goals, settling at 5-all at halftime.
Lindsey Kelleher's tally with 18 seconds left in the third quarter gave Princeton a 7-5 advantage as the fourth stanza was about to begin. Down two, 8-6, the Lancers tied the affair twice (8-8) and (9-9) including the tying-goal with 31 seconds remaining.
In the extra session, Kelleher ripped one in the back of the cage as the clock was winding down in the first portion.
After getting within one, Cal-Baptist forced a turnover and had one last possession as the clock was expiring. Marissa Webb came up with the save as Princeton improved to 10-4 overall.
Head coach Derek Ellingson's unit welcomes George Washington to DeNunzio Pool next Saturday (12 p.m.) The game will get underway at 12 p.m.
Stats:
Goals: Castellano 4, Kelleher 3, Kresich, McGeoy, Britt, Robinson
Assists: Kelleher 4, Britt 3, Lawson 2, Castellano
Steals: McGeoy, Britt, Castellano, Webb
Drawn Ejections: McGeoy 4, Kresich 3, Kelleher 3, Pendolino 2, Damato 2, Evans, Britt, Blake
Blocks: McGeoy, Robinson
Saves: Webb 14
Nicole Kresich's goal with 1:14 left in overtime was the game-winner. The meeting featured six lead changes and five ties. No team led by more than two goals over the final 34:40 of game time.
Princeton pitched a shutout for the first nine minutes of the matchup jumping in front, 3-0. Cal-Baptist rallied with three tallies in 1:27, setting the score at 3-all at the 5:20 mark. The two squads exchanged goals, settling at 5-all at halftime.
Lindsey Kelleher's tally with 18 seconds left in the third quarter gave Princeton a 7-5 advantage as the fourth stanza was about to begin. Down two, 8-6, the Lancers tied the affair twice (8-8) and (9-9) including the tying-goal with 31 seconds remaining.
In the extra session, Kelleher ripped one in the back of the cage as the clock was winding down in the first portion.
This was Kresich's game-winning goal ….Princeton 10, Cal-Baptist 9 | 3:00 OT
— Princeton Water Polo (@Pwaterpolo) March 3, 2019
Kelleher pushes Princeton in front as we head to the second portion of overtime!
Watch: https://t.co/2uzi4CTsMs pic.twitter.com/kCq4LGenSB
Princeton 11, Cal-Baptist 10 | 0:24 OT
— Princeton Water Polo (@Pwaterpolo) March 3, 2019
Kresich with an insurance tally, but Cal-Baptist gets one back. Lancers call timeout and have possession.
Watch: https://t.co/2uzi4CTsMs pic.twitter.com/QenHOaVnxz
After getting within one, Cal-Baptist forced a turnover and had one last possession as the clock was expiring. Marissa Webb came up with the save as Princeton improved to 10-4 overall.
FINAL: Princeton 11, Cal-Baptist 10
— Princeton Water Polo (@Pwaterpolo) March 3, 2019
Here's the final play as Marissa Webb comes up with the big save as the Tigers earn their 10th win of the season! pic.twitter.com/iWvdMyT3ld
Head coach Derek Ellingson's unit welcomes George Washington to DeNunzio Pool next Saturday (12 p.m.) The game will get underway at 12 p.m.
Stats:
Goals: Castellano 4, Kelleher 3, Kresich, McGeoy, Britt, Robinson
Assists: Kelleher 4, Britt 3, Lawson 2, Castellano
Steals: McGeoy, Britt, Castellano, Webb
Drawn Ejections: McGeoy 4, Kresich 3, Kelleher 3, Pendolino 2, Damato 2, Evans, Britt, Blake
Blocks: McGeoy, Robinson
Saves: Webb 14
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