The No. 17 Wagner women's water polo team has secured a spot in the NCAA Quarterfinals after defeating No. 22 Concordia University Irvine 10-8. The Seahawks built a strong lead in the first quarter, thanks to Maylen Sampedro Tarela's hat trick, and while they faced pressure from Concordia, key goals from Magali Ogg helped keep the advantage. With solid defense and critical saves from goalkeeper Francesca Sena, Wagner held off Concordia to clinch the win. They will now face top-seeded Stanford in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • Wagner outshot Concordia 30-19.
  • The Seahawks converted 33% (3-of-9) of their powerplay opportunities, while Concordia struggled at 11% (1-of-9).
State of Play
  • Wagner has advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the third consecutive year.
  • The Seahawks have momentum from winning the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title prior to the tournament.
What's Next

Wagner is set to face defending champions Stanford in the NCAA Quarterfinals on April 24, at 3:00 PM PDT. This matchup will be a significant challenge as Wagner aims to capitalize on their recent success.

Bottom Line

The Seahawks demonstrated resilience and tactical execution against Concordia, which will be crucial as they prepare to take on a formidable opponent in Stanford. Effective defense and strategic offense will be key for Wagner to continue their postseason run.