Princeton University Athletics
Saturday, April 5
Ann Arbor, Mich.
10:30 AM
Princeton University
17
vs
5
Mercyhurst
Lindsey Lucas's save with four seconds to go finished off the win over Michigan
Photo by: Josh Barber
No. 11 Women's Water Polo Collects Two CWPA Wins Saturday
April 05, 2025 | Women's Water Polo
Ann Arbor – The No. 11 Princeton Women's Water Polo Team took two crucial CWPA contests on Saturday at the Canham Natatorium.
No. 11 Princeton 17, Mercyhurst 5
The Tigers ripped off the first 10 goals of the game and led 12-1 at the break. Princeton led 14-3 after 24 minutes and eventually earned a 12-goal victory.
11 different players scored for Princeton highlighted by Kendall Wyer's hat trick. Casey Weigel had seven stops in the cage for the victory.
Goals: Wyer 3, Yelensky 2, Mallery 2, A. Houlahan 2, Davidson 2, Brandin, Carver, Riches, Batizi, Harbilas, Lurie
No. 11 Princeton 9, No. 14 Michigan 8
Neither team would finish the game with more than a one-goal advantage.
Kayla Yelensky opened the scoring before Ava Houlahan's tally gave head coach Derek Ellingson's squad a 2-1 lead after eight minutes. Michigan outscored Princeton, 3-1, in the second frame and led 4-3 at the break.
Back-to-back Emese Batizi goals had the game even at 5-all halfway through the third stanza. Michigan's goal with 44 seconds remaining tied the game at six as the fourth quarter got underway.
Yelensky's fourth tally of the contest gave the Tigers the lead with three minutes left, but the home team countered with 92 seconds to go.
Olivia Krotts drew an 5M opportunity with 29 seconds on the clock which led to Yelensky's fifth goal of the game.
On the final possession, the Wolverines drew a 5M chance, but Lindsey Lucas blocked the shot to secure the win.
It's the sixth time this season that Yelensky has recorded at least five goals in a game. Lucas posted 10+ saves (12) for the ninth time.
Princeton now holds the tiebreaker over Michigan after sweeping the series. Should the Tigers win the rest of their CWPA games, they will be the No. 1 seed in the CWPA Tournament.
The Tigers finish the weekend vs. Saint Francis Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
No. 11 Princeton 17, Mercyhurst 5
The Tigers ripped off the first 10 goals of the game and led 12-1 at the break. Princeton led 14-3 after 24 minutes and eventually earned a 12-goal victory.
11 different players scored for Princeton highlighted by Kendall Wyer's hat trick. Casey Weigel had seven stops in the cage for the victory.
Goals: Wyer 3, Yelensky 2, Mallery 2, A. Houlahan 2, Davidson 2, Brandin, Carver, Riches, Batizi, Harbilas, Lurie
No. 11 Princeton 9, No. 14 Michigan 8
Neither team would finish the game with more than a one-goal advantage.
Kayla Yelensky opened the scoring before Ava Houlahan's tally gave head coach Derek Ellingson's squad a 2-1 lead after eight minutes. Michigan outscored Princeton, 3-1, in the second frame and led 4-3 at the break.
Back-to-back Emese Batizi goals had the game even at 5-all halfway through the third stanza. Michigan's goal with 44 seconds remaining tied the game at six as the fourth quarter got underway.
Yelensky's fourth tally of the contest gave the Tigers the lead with three minutes left, but the home team countered with 92 seconds to go.
Olivia Krotts drew an 5M opportunity with 29 seconds on the clock which led to Yelensky's fifth goal of the game.
On the final possession, the Wolverines drew a 5M chance, but Lindsey Lucas blocked the shot to secure the win.
It's the sixth time this season that Yelensky has recorded at least five goals in a game. Lucas posted 10+ saves (12) for the ninth time.
Princeton now holds the tiebreaker over Michigan after sweeping the series. Should the Tigers win the rest of their CWPA games, they will be the No. 1 seed in the CWPA Tournament.
The Tigers finish the weekend vs. Saint Francis Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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