The Tribune

KAITLYN Williams, the first Bahamian female to participate in collegiate water polo, scored a goal as the Iona Gaels women’s water polo picked up a 15-13 overtime win over Salem over the weekend.

Later in the day, the Gaels fell to Indiana 19-5 to start the 2024 Indiana Invitational in Bloomington, Indiana. Lola Trujillo led the Gaels’ offence with five goals, four coming in the win over Salem.

Iona outscored the Tigers 3-2 in the first quarter with goals coming from Kaya Hart, Amelia Gonzalez and Beila Morquecho.

Iona outscored the opposition by one goal once again in the second quarter, with Trujillo notching two and Maleah Penman and Kaitlyn Williams adding one each.

With a two goal lead entering the 2nd half, the Gaels kept the two-goal lead going into the final eight minutes. Third quarter goals came from Gonzalez, Handali, & Trujillo notching her hat trick. Salem outscored the Maroon & Gold 3-1 in the final quarter, extending the game to overtime.

Iona used a strong first overtime period to take a three goal lead that they would surrender. Addison Collins would join the Gaels who found the back of the net.

In net for the Gaels, Lilly Morris and Soler, Zasha split time in goal each playing 32 minutes. They combined for 12 saves on 33 shots faced. As a team, Iona recorded eight steals and drew 12 exclusions. Lola continued her perfect swim-off record, going 6-for-6.