Los Angeles, CA — The Occidental Women's Water Polo team faced the La Verne Leopards for the second time this SCIAC season. Jillian Miller (Irvine, CA) scored first for the Tigers with the assist awarded to Tori Carlson (La Verne, CA). Fifteen seconds later, Miller scored again on a powerplay with the pass from Bella Wilde (Eugene, OR). Then, Wilde scored a goal of her own with help from Carlson. After going up by three early on in the game, the Tigers were on an offensive high. In the second quarter, Cate Sloat (Austin, TX) beat the goalie on a nice shot with help from Maris Lipari (Sunnyvale, CA). On the next possession, Carlson shot and scored. The third quarter started off slow, with both teams pushing offensively back-and-forth. Carlson found the back of the cage first, followed by Lipari on a powerplay with the assist from Carlson again. Then, Rebekah Harkins (Miami, FL) beat the goalie with help from Carlson. In the fourth quarter, Lipari shot and scored, bringing the Tigers one goal away from the Leopards. Then, with one second left in the game, goalie Alex Moye (San Diego, CA) scored a perfect shot-tying the game and leading the Tigers into overtime! 

In overtime, Lipari scored first with help from Miller. Then, Harkins converted on a five-meter attempt. Despite the Tigers persistence, they unfortunately fell to the Leopards by one goal at the end of the second overtime period. Defensively, the Tigers were on fire with sixteen steals, Carlson having five, Wilde having four, and Sloat having three. They also drew six exclusions. Final Score: 13-12 La Verne. 

Olivia Taylor led La Verne with six goals. 

 

Oxy Goals: 

Marisa Lipari - 3

Tori Carlson - 2

Rebekah Harkins - 2

Jillian Miller - 2

Alex Moye - 1

Cate Sloat - 1

Bella Wilde - 1

 

Goalie Alex Moye (San Diego, CA) had a phenomenal game with eleven saves and one goal.