Nov. 2, 2007

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The 10th-ranked Navy water polo team rested its regulars on Friday night, using its freshmen and sophomore goalies to score an 8-6 victory over Salem International in the first game of the CWPA Southern Division Tournament. The win moves Navy's record to 23-5 overall.

Eight different freshmen (Stephen Hicks, Joel Cuda, Nathan LeRoy, Kyle McGhie, Robert Newman, Jason Peck, Ryan Shipley and Chris Vahey) all scored goals for Mike Schofield's squad. Sophomore goalies Brett Rajchel and Dominic Valentini recorded five and six saves, respectively, while allowing three goals each.

In the night's other contest, Princeton defeated Gannon, 9-6.

The Mids will battle Gannon on Saturday morning at 12:45 pm, and will take on Princeton at 4:30 pm. All games on Saturday will be played at Lejuene Hall.

# GO NAVY #