ANN ARBOR, Michigan- The Marist water polo team is set to play in its second invitational of the 2024 season. The Red Foxes compete in the Wolverine Invitational, hosted by the University of Michigan, beginning Jan. 27 and concluding Jan. 28.

The Red Foxes were scheduled to play in the Wolverine Invitational last season, but weather postponed the Red Foxes trip to Ann Arbor for a season.

 

Last Time Out

• The Red Foxes won one match and dropped three at the UCSB Winter Invitational.
• The Red Foxes defeated Whittier 24-3 in the first win of the season.
• The Red Foxes played three top 25 ranked opponents in the Invitational.
  • #3 UCLA, L 19-6
  • #10 UC San Diego, L 15-8
  • #25 Pomona-Pitzer, L13-12
• Rachel Dean scored four goals in the win over Whitter.
• Paige Naegle scored four goals in the match against Pomona-Pitzer.

  

Scouting Opponents

• The Red Foxes play 15^th Ranked Indiana University in the first match of the Invitational.
  • In their last match, the Hoosiers defeated the Red Foxes 12-9 in 2023.
  • This match will be the first match of the 2024 season for the Hoosiers.
  • Last season, the Hoosiers finished 17-14 overall.
  • The match is slated for Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
• The Red Foxes play Salem University in the second match of the Invitational.
  • Last season, the Red Foxes defeated the Tigers 19-8.
  • The Tigers started the 2024 season 1-3 at the ASU Invitational.
    • Wagner, L 22-7
    • Loyola Marymount, L 18-7
    • California Lutheran University, W 12-10
    • ASU, L 20-5
  • The match is slated for Jan. 27 at 4 p.m.
• The Red Foxes play Saint Francis (PA) in the third match of the Invitational.
  • SFU will compete for the first time this season at the Wolverine Invitational.
  • The Red Foxes hold a 16-0 all-time record against SFU.
    • The Red Foxes recently defeated SFU 12-9 in 2022.
  • The match is slated for Jan. 28 at 8 a.m.
• In the final match of the Invitational, the Red Foxes play 13^th ranked Michigan.
  • The Wolverines enter the invitational at 0-3 overall on the 2024 season.
    • #5 Hawaii, L 14-11 (OT)
    • #9 Fresno State, L 11-10
    • #4 Cal, L 16-7
  • The Red Foxes look for their first win against the Wolverines, as Michigan holds a 13-0 all-time record.
  • The match is slated for Jan. 28 at 12:15 p.m.

  

Up Next

• The Red Foxes compete in the Bruno Classic against four opponents.
• The matches begin Feb. 3 and conclude Feb. 4