LA JOLLA, California - Marist water polo earned two wins and two losses at the stacked Triton Invitational to place 11th against a field of the best teams in the NCAA. On day one of competition, the Red Foxes fell to #11 UC Davis in the opening round before defeating Santa Clara that evening. On day two, the Red Foxes faced the host team, #20 UC San Diego. The Tritons were victorious 12-7, earning the win in their home pool. Marist's final match was set against #21 Cal State Northridge, and the Red Foxes pulled off the 8-7 upset in overtime to earn their second ranked win of the young season.
 

UC SAN DIEGO SUMMARY

• Carolyn Gauvin scored two goals to pace the Red Foxes.
• Susan Cantoni tallied a goal and two assists, and Jocelyn Castro recorded a goal and an assist.
• Sawyer Alter, Ariana Singer and Lexi Puhl each scored goals to contribute to Marist's offense.
• Carsen Horvatich made seven saves in goal against a committed UCSD offense.

CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE SUMMARY

• Freshman Myriam Lizotte was on fire for the Red Foxes, earning a hat trick on four shots to propel the team to victory.
• Cantoni scored a goal and grabbed two steals, while Jocelyn Castro, Justine Castro and Anais Mathes recorded a goal and steal each to lift Marist over the Matadors.
• Horvatich guarded the net once again, making a stellar 10 saves for a save percentage 58.8.
• Northridge had the advantage in shots and powerplays, but Marist was able to convert on more opportunities to win the overtime matchup.

COMBINED TOURNAMENT RESULTS - FOUR GAMES

Justine Castro - 5G, 6A, 4S
Susan Cantoni - 5G, 4A, 5S
Katherine Tijerina - 5G, 2A, 1S
Jocelyn Castro - 3G, 3A, 2S, 3FB
Myriam Lizotte - 3G, 2A, 3S, 1FB
Ariana Singer - 2G. 2A, 1S
Anais Mathes - 2G, 2A, 1S
Lexi Puhl - 2G, 1A, 4S
Sawyer Alter - 1G, 2A
Carolyn Gauvin - 2G, 1S
Grace Doerfler - 2A, 2S
Bree Marmion - 1G, 1S
Lauren Smith - 1G, 3S, 1FB

Carsen Horvatich - 30 Saves, 46.9 Save Percentage
Marina Hyham - 3 Saves, 42.9 Save Percentage
 

UP NEXT

• Marist gets a weekend off from competition before hosting the Red Fox Invitational on Feb. 23-24. 
• The Red Foxes will play George Washington, #14 Princeton and Mercyhurst on Feb. 23.