Sunday, September 8
Annapolis, Md.
8:00 AM
Princeton University
18
vs
5
Austin College
Photo by: Beverly Schaefer
Princeton Easily Disposes Austin College, Falls To No. 2 Stanford
September 08, 2019 | Men's Water Polo
ANNAPOLIS – The No. 12 Princeton Tigers picked up another split during day two of the Navy Invite on Sunday morning.
The Tigers opened the day with an 18-5 victory over Austin College, but dropped the second contest, 22-8, to No. 2 Stanford. Head coach Dustin Litvak's team finished the Navy Invite at 2-2 overall and will host the Princeton Invite next weekend.
No. 12 Princeton 18, Austin College 5
The Tigers ran off the first three goals and five of the first six tallies before taking a 6-2 advantage into the second quarter. In front by five in the second fame, Princeton collected four consecutive goals to end the half, holding a 12-3 lead at the break. Princeton was never threatened the rest of the way.
Senior Kyle MacMillan spoke after the game and talked about the Tigers' second victory of the season …
No. 2 Stanford 22, No. 12 Princeton 8
This time, it was Stanford who jumped to an early lead, recording the first tallies and five of the first six. Princeton trailed by four, 8-4, but Stanford snagged three more goals to take an 11-4 advantage after 16 minutes. The Tigers could not get any traction in the third quarter, trailing by eight, 14-6, as the fourth stanza got underway. Princeton added two goals over the final eight minutes, falling 22-8 decision.
Freshman Pierce Maloney talked about his first collegiate tournament ...
The Tigers opened the day with an 18-5 victory over Austin College, but dropped the second contest, 22-8, to No. 2 Stanford. Head coach Dustin Litvak's team finished the Navy Invite at 2-2 overall and will host the Princeton Invite next weekend.
No. 12 Princeton 18, Austin College 5
The Tigers ran off the first three goals and five of the first six tallies before taking a 6-2 advantage into the second quarter. In front by five in the second fame, Princeton collected four consecutive goals to end the half, holding a 12-3 lead at the break. Princeton was never threatened the rest of the way.
Senior Kyle MacMillan spoke after the game and talked about the Tigers' second victory of the season …
Kyle scored his first goal in this contest and provided his thoughts on the victory ... pic.twitter.com/Oy02BBewbS
— Princeton Water Polo (@Pwaterpolo) September 8, 2019
No. 2 Stanford 22, No. 12 Princeton 8
This time, it was Stanford who jumped to an early lead, recording the first tallies and five of the first six. Princeton trailed by four, 8-4, but Stanford snagged three more goals to take an 11-4 advantage after 16 minutes. The Tigers could not get any traction in the third quarter, trailing by eight, 14-6, as the fourth stanza got underway. Princeton added two goals over the final eight minutes, falling 22-8 decision.
Freshman Pierce Maloney talked about his first collegiate tournament ...
Stats to come …Pierce shared his thoughts on his first collegiate tournament ... pic.twitter.com/5kR4xdphPM
— Princeton Water Polo (@Pwaterpolo) September 8, 2019
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