March 23, 1999

Villanova, Pa.--- Hosting the Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, March 20, the Villanova University women's water polo team won two out of its three matches on the day. The Wildcats defeated Queens College and Michigan State in the day's first two matches, before losing to USA East in the night cap. With their 2-1 weekend, the Cats record stands at 13-5 overall on the season.

In Saturday's first contest against Queens, Villanova jumped out to an early 6-0 lead behind four goals by sophomore Carrie Boyle. Down 7-2 at the half, Queens rallied with two quick goals to begin the second half and cut the Wildcat lead to 8-4. The Cats would put the game away, however, taking a 10-6 victory. Boyle led Villanova with six goals on seven shots. Freshman Kelly Rodriguez scored two goals and added two steals, while junior Brigitte Bayster had a game-high three assists. In goal, freshman Carlie Sproul got the win with four saves.

Against Michigan State in the Wildcats' second game of the day, Villanova defeated the Spartans 12-4. With the score tied 3-3, Sharon Fuller scored the go-ahead goal to put the Cats up for good. Fuller's goal sparked a Villanova rally that saw the Wildcats score seven of the game's last eight goals, with five of the seven goals coming from Carrie Boyle. Boyle finished the game with six goals for the second straight contest. Sproul saved six shots to get the victory in goal.

In their last game of the day, Villanova was defeated 12-8 by USA East, despite three goals by Brigitte Bayster, and two goals apiece from Boyle and Rodriguez. In net, Sproul saved seven shots and recorded four steals.

The Wildcats will resume play on March 27-28, traveling to West Chester University for the CWPA Tournament.