Junior Beatrice Vieira's whip around, behind-the-back goal with six seconds left secured Mount St. Mary's women's water polo's 9-8 victory over LIU, marking the program's first postseason win in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Vieira scored a hat trick, leading the team in scoring.
  • Kegel and Cotta were multi-goal scorers, with Kegel also contributing three steals.
  • Goalie Olivia Fernie made seven saves, including a critical penalty stoppage.
  • The Mount had 13 takeaways in the game.
Yes, But

LIU, the defending champion, suffered their first loss to a team outside the top 25 this season, ending their hopes for a back-to-back MAAC title run.

State of Play
  • Mount St. Mary's advances to face top-seeded Wagner in the semifinals.
  • Wagner enters the matchup undefeated in the MAAC with a 26-4 record for the season.
What's Next

The Mountaineers will play top-seeded Wagner in the semifinals on Saturday, April 27, at 1 PM in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Bottom Line

Junior Beatrice Vieira's stellar performance, including the game-winning goal, propelled Mount St. Mary's women's water polo to their first postseason victory, setting up a challenging semifinal clash against top-seeded Wagner.