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Martlets Win!!
We won! The Martlets won their first water polo match ever on Oct. 24 against a talented Eaglebrook team at Eaglebrook. Westminster has battled through very challenging opponents and competed with physical and skilled opponents. Though Eaglebrook was not quite as physical as some other teams seen this fall, it was organized and structured, something that worked in its favor for the majority of the game. With a 3-2 lead at the end of the first quarter, Eaglebrook was in control of much of the play in the water. Westminster stumbled a few times, leaving open players in tight on Shane Wahlberg ’19 and giving up some fast breaks early in the game. Jeremy Hopsicker ‘22 scored the two Westminster goals to open the game, and he followed with five more for his team, earning seven tallies on the day. Westminster was undeterred and played a better second quarter, keeping Eaglebrook off the board. Owen Murphy ‘22 scored to even the game at three heading into the second half. Unfortunately, Westminster slowed a bit in the third, and Eaglebrook was able to pull ahead 7-5 going into the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter saw Westminster steadily chip away at Eaglebrook with stronger defense and key shots that found the back of the net. Stronger defense and better clock and ball management allowed the Martlets to force OT, and the game was even at seven heading into the extra frames. Both teams scored in the first OT, and Eaglebrook’s goalie came up with three outstanding saves to keep the game even. Westminster stood strong on defense, allowing no shots to reach Wahlberg in OT. This was a great team effort. With 18 seconds remaining in the second OT, Westminster called timeout with possession, allowing it to set on offense. As the clock wore down, Max Larock ‘22 received the ball near the two meter and was able to net a shot past the Eaglebrook goaltender with two seconds remaining in OT. In dramatic fashion, Westminster won its first water polo match ever. It was a sloppy game at times, however, the Martlets displayed grit as they refused to go quietly even when down 7-3 early in the third quarter. Wahlberg came up with 11 saves on the day and displayed some excellent leadership between the pipes.
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