ORANGE, Calif. - The Gannon women's water polo team split a pair of matches on the opening day of their spring trip to California. The Lady Knights defeated La Verne 7-4 before falling to San Bernadino 12-11 in overtime.

In the opening match, the Lady Knights opened up with a 3-1 lead after the first quarter. The teams were even in scoring during the second period, with each netting one goal. 

Coming out of the break, Gannon exploded for another three goals, while limiting La Verne to just one, taking a 7-3 lead. Gannon was shut-out in the final period, but the defensive effort held La Verne to just one goal, earning a 7-4 win. 

Colleen Harriger (Erie, Pa. / McDowell ) and Molly Andrews (Tustin, Calif. / Tustin) led Gannon's scoring attack with three goals each. Janelle McDaniels (Edwardsville, Pa. / Wyoming Valley West) added the final goal for the Lady Knights. Libbie Guina (Houston, Texas / Clear Brook) had five blocks in goal.

In the second match, Gannon's fourth quarter rally forced overtime with California State-San Bernadino. However, the Lady Knights were out-scored 3-2 in extra time, falling by an 12-11 final.

Gannon trailed 7-4 after the first half, scoring twice in each quarter. CSSB added three and four goals respectively. 

The scoring was even at one in the third quarter before Gannon exploded for four goals in the fourth quarter while CSSB netted just one. 

Gannon added a goal in each of the three-minute overtime periods, but CSSB added two in the first and one in the second to earn the 12-11 overtime win. 

Andrews and Harriger again led the offense, combining for eight goals. Andrews netted five while Harriger scored three. Janelle Bartman recorded four blocks in goal.

The Lady Knights record now stands at 1-5 on the year. They continue action in California with games tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Gannon Women's Water Polo Box Score
Gannon vs. La Verne
Saturday, February 25

Gannon (3 - 1 - 3 - 0 - 7)
La Verne (1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 4)

Gannon Goals (7)
Colleen Harriger - 3
Molly Andrews - 3
Janelle McDaniels - 1

Gannon Goalkeeper
Libbie Guina - 5 blocks


Gannon Women's Water Polo Box Score
Gannon vs. California State San Bernadino
Saturday, February 26

Gannon (2 - 2 - 1 - 4 - 1 - 1 - 11)
CSSB (3 - 4 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 12)

Gannon Goals (11)
Emily Sullivan (1)
Katelyn Jacobs (1)
Colleen Harriger (3)
Molly Andrews (5)
Bailey Gadd (1)

Gannon Goalkeeper
Janelle Bartman - 4 blocks