Water Polo Competes at Princeton Invitational

Princeton, N.J. - After a 3-1 start to the season, the Fordham water polo team had a stiff challenge in front of them this weekend at the Princeton Invitational.  The Rams faced off against three nationally ranked opponents in #17 Cal Baptist, #20 Santa Clara, and #12 Harvard.
 
On Saturday, the Rams fell to #17 Cal Baptist by a 14-7 score.
 
Cal Baptist struck early and often, posting a 5-2 lead after the first quarter.  The Lancer defense then took charge over the next two periods, allowing just two goals, and extending the lead to 12-4, and eventually taking the match, 14-7.
 
For Fordham, Jake Miller-Tolt netted a team-high four goals to go with an assist, while Cameron Shewchuck added a pair of markers.  Magnus Sims rounded out the scoring with a goal and three steals.  In goal, Alex Jahns and Patrick Coffey split time in goal with Coffey making eight stops.
 
Sunday's action started with a close loss to #20 Santa Clara, 10-8.
 
Fordham opened with a 2-1 lead after the first, but the Broncos knotted the game at three by halftime.  Both teams netted four goals in the third, but it was Santa Clara with the 3-1 edge in the final quarter to come away with the 10-8 win.

 
Miller-Tolt continued his strong play on the weekend with three goals, two assists, and four steals in the game.  R.J. Simmons added a pair of markers and two steals, with Joseph Agabs, Diego Delgado, and Ian Watson finishing out the scoring with a goal apiece. In goal, Jahns posted eight stops to go with a steal.
 
After the hard fought match with Santa Clara, the Rams had a rough go against #12 Harvard, falling by a 15-4 count.
 
After trailing by two after the first quarter by a 4-2 score, Fordham could not break through the Crimson defense, scoring only two more times in the match.
 
Miller-Tolt netted a goal and three steals in the game, while Shewchuck and Tristen Knoflick each had a goal and a steal.  J.J. Meador had the final goal for the Rams.
 
The Fordham water polo team will next be in action on September 24^th, when the Rams start conference action at Johns Hopkins at 3:30 PM and George Washington at 8:00 PM.