The University of Delaware defeated La Salle last Wednesday, September 23, 10-6. Delaware rode to victory on the back of an outstanding defensive performance by their starting goaltender, and a finely tuned fast break offense. 6 of Delaware's 10 goals came as a result of fast breaks. Of the other 4, 3 were scored on man-up advantages, with the other being scored due to a tactical error by La Salle keeper Kyle Manning. The goal, Delaware's first of the game, came when Manning came too far off his line to attack a 1-man breakaway. He stopped the breakaway, fouling the player, but was unable to return to his net in time to stop the shot from the restart.
La Salle traveled to Delaware, with only 9 of it's 18 rostered players. The were missing starters Chris Cefalo and Sean McMichael as well as Grant Chin, hero of the previous game against F&M. Several other players also did not make the trip.
La Salle played a patchwork starting line-up, Regular keeper Manning was in net, with Ben Fallon, Katie Hill, Theresa Glinski, Antoinette High and Rory McDonald in the field. Rich Crean and Zak Bearint also made the trip and started as substitutes. La Salle's play was haphazard, playing well for brief spurts while sinking into confusion for large portions of the game. The game was tied 2-2 after the first quarter, but UDel pulled away in the second, leading 6-2 at half. La Salle threatened early in the third, scoring two quick goals to pull to 6-4, but UDel recovered and went on to win 10-6.
#4 Ben Fallon scored all 6 goals for La Salle on 6 for 12 shooting. Katie Hill, Theresa Glinski, Antoinette High and Mike Ellerson also tried their luck at goal, but were turned away by the UDel keeper, who was on top form in the game. Rich Crean making his La Salle debut, did not score, but did have a beautiful steal in the 4th quarter. Manning spent much of the game fending off fast breaks, ending with 14 saves, and 10 goals allowed.
La Salle's next game is October 8th, home vs Lehigh University. In the meantime, there will be scrimmages against Drexel and UDel.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
La Salle Prevails in Comeback Victory against F&M
La Salle defeated Franklin and Marshall 14-12 on Thursday for their first win of the season! La Salle led 4-3 after the first quarter on the strength of goals from Mike Ellerson, Chris Cefalo and two from Ben Fallon. La Salle struggled in the second quarter however, scoring 0 goals while giving up 4, going into the halftime break down 7-4.
La Salle turned it around around in the third quarter scoring 5 goals, 2 each from Ben Fallon and Chris Cefalo, with Mike Ellerson contributing 1. Keeper Kyle Manning allowed three goals with 5 saves in the third quarter, and La Salle went into the final quarter trailing by one, 10-9. La Salle kept the momentum up in the fourth quarter, scoring 5 more goals. Ben Fallon scored 2, Chris Cefalo put 1 more in, and Antoinette High scored the game winning goal, her first of the season, with 3:35 left in the game game. Grant Chin put the game beyond reach, with La Salle's final goal on a 1-man advantage with 1:02 left to play. Kyle Manning allowed only 2 goals in the quarter, while making 6 saves. When the final buzzer sounded, La Salle was ahead 14-12, capping a great never say die comeback with a deserved victory.
Kyle Manning ended the game with 16 saves and 12 goals allowed, 2 from man down disadvantages.
On the offensive end, Ben Fallon scored 6 times on 8 shots, Mike Ellerson scored twice on 5 shots, Grant Chin shot once and scored, while Antoinnete High shot twice and scored the game winning goal.
The player of the game award, however, went to Chris Cefalo, who scored 4 times on 6 shots, won all 3 sprints, had several defensive blocks, and who was everywhere at the right time! Congratulations Chris!
And congratulations to the entire team on the win, which moves La Salle to 1-1 on the season. The teams next game is Wednesday, September 23, at the University of Delaware.
La Salle turned it around around in the third quarter scoring 5 goals, 2 each from Ben Fallon and Chris Cefalo, with Mike Ellerson contributing 1. Keeper Kyle Manning allowed three goals with 5 saves in the third quarter, and La Salle went into the final quarter trailing by one, 10-9. La Salle kept the momentum up in the fourth quarter, scoring 5 more goals. Ben Fallon scored 2, Chris Cefalo put 1 more in, and Antoinette High scored the game winning goal, her first of the season, with 3:35 left in the game game. Grant Chin put the game beyond reach, with La Salle's final goal on a 1-man advantage with 1:02 left to play. Kyle Manning allowed only 2 goals in the quarter, while making 6 saves. When the final buzzer sounded, La Salle was ahead 14-12, capping a great never say die comeback with a deserved victory.
Kyle Manning ended the game with 16 saves and 12 goals allowed, 2 from man down disadvantages.
On the offensive end, Ben Fallon scored 6 times on 8 shots, Mike Ellerson scored twice on 5 shots, Grant Chin shot once and scored, while Antoinnete High shot twice and scored the game winning goal.
The player of the game award, however, went to Chris Cefalo, who scored 4 times on 6 shots, won all 3 sprints, had several defensive blocks, and who was everywhere at the right time! Congratulations Chris!
And congratulations to the entire team on the win, which moves La Salle to 1-1 on the season. The teams next game is Wednesday, September 23, at the University of Delaware.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
GAME VS F&M MOVED TO 9PM
Due to a conflict with another scheduled program, tonight's game vs F&M has been moved back to 9pm. All team members are asked to arrive at 7:30pm to help set up and warm up.
Pictures from Villanova posted!!
Pictures from the Villanova game posted on the photo website! Click on the link to the Club Photos, and it will take you to our photo-hosting site. Thanks to Matt Gionta for supplying us with the pictures.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tight Game at Nova Results in 11-13 Loss
La Salle played its first ever Water Polo game Tuesday night! The game was tight throughout, with La Salle leading after the first quarter. Villanova regained the lead in the second half, only to see several more lead changes in the second half! When the final whistle sounded, Villanova came out on top 13-11. It was an impressive showing from a young La Salle team against one of the top squads in the Mid-Atlantic contest.
Everyone contributed for La Salle, but the stars of the game were undoubtedly #4 Ben Fallon and #2 Chris Cefalo, who won player of the game for La Salle. They scored the lion's share of La Salle's goals and were tireless in the water, tracking back to make several great defensive plays. #3 Sean McMichael also added a pair of goals for La Salle. Keeper Kyle Manning turned a solid second half performance after a shaky start, arriving late and not playing goal until the second quarter. Rory McDonald and Katie Henry looked very menacing at times, and Theresa Glinski, Antoinnette High and Phil Hill also turned in solid performances!
Full stats and pictures from the game will be posted within the next few days.
La Salle's next game is Thursday, September 17 against F&M. Lets go Explorers!
Everyone contributed for La Salle, but the stars of the game were undoubtedly #4 Ben Fallon and #2 Chris Cefalo, who won player of the game for La Salle. They scored the lion's share of La Salle's goals and were tireless in the water, tracking back to make several great defensive plays. #3 Sean McMichael also added a pair of goals for La Salle. Keeper Kyle Manning turned a solid second half performance after a shaky start, arriving late and not playing goal until the second quarter. Rory McDonald and Katie Henry looked very menacing at times, and Theresa Glinski, Antoinnette High and Phil Hill also turned in solid performances!
Full stats and pictures from the game will be posted within the next few days.
La Salle's next game is Thursday, September 17 against F&M. Lets go Explorers!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Sunday Practice and NOVA GAME
1-3pm will be our regular Sunday practice time from now on. Going down to the pool and just swimming and working on your eggbeater on the days we don't have practice is a fantastic idea also. I'll be there most nights from 8-9:30 ish, so you'll have company and if you want to work on your shooting we can do that too.
Our first game is THIS TUESDAY, against Villanova. We need all the players we can get, and this is what we've been working towards so be there or be square. We'll be taking a University van to the game, ---departure time TBA.
See everyone Sunday!
Kyle
Our first game is THIS TUESDAY, against Villanova. We need all the players we can get, and this is what we've been working towards so be there or be square. We'll be taking a University van to the game, ---departure time TBA.
See everyone Sunday!
Kyle
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Practice Schedule
The La Salle water polo team will be holding their practices Monday and Wednesday nights from 8pm-10pm at Kirk Pool.
Bring your bathing suit, googles, a towel, and something to keep you hydrated.
(We have a Sunday slot available too, but the time has not been hammered out).
Please try to make every single practice possible. We know that this is not attainable for everyone, so if you can't make a practice, our coach highly recommends that you swim on your own at night. Water polo requires, if you have not already gathered, a lot of swimming. So the better shape we are in as a team, the better team we will be. And the better shape you are in as a player, the longer you will be able to play and the stronger you will be in the water.
Thanks so much.
Any questions contact Ben Fallon or Kyle Manning - their information is on the right hand side of the screen.
Bring your bathing suit, googles, a towel, and something to keep you hydrated.
(We have a Sunday slot available too, but the time has not been hammered out).
Please try to make every single practice possible. We know that this is not attainable for everyone, so if you can't make a practice, our coach highly recommends that you swim on your own at night. Water polo requires, if you have not already gathered, a lot of swimming. So the better shape we are in as a team, the better team we will be. And the better shape you are in as a player, the longer you will be able to play and the stronger you will be in the water.
Thanks so much.
Any questions contact Ben Fallon or Kyle Manning - their information is on the right hand side of the screen.
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