VILLANOVA, Pa. — The Villanova water polo team fell to No. 23 California Baptist 18-15 in the opener of the Wildcat Invite Friday night.
The 'Cats (2-3) scored nine goals in the second half, including six in the third quarter to stay in the game with the Lancers (6-2).
VU scored three times in the first quarter, capped by
Layla Canales' sixth goal of the season.
Heading into the second quarter trailing 6-3, CBU outscored Villanova 4-3 to take a 10-6 lead into halftime.
The 'Cats came out hot in the second half, led by two goals and an assist by
Coco Jones.
Ella Mattocks scored with under a second remaining in the third quarter to bring the contest to 14-12 heading into the final quarter.
Villanova scored three times in the fourth quarter, two of which were netted by
Tessa Pettit, but four Lancers goals gave the visitors the victory.
Up Next
VU continues the Wildcat Invite Saturday morning against Gannon with the contest set to start at 9 a.m. before taking on Iona at 2:30 p.m.
