Siena Water Polo (3-5) turned in a statement day at the Bucknell Invite, earning a historic win over host Bucknell University before closing the day with a dominant victory over Occidental College.
 
Siena 13, (RV) Bucknell 11
On Saturday morning, the Saints secured a landmark 13-11 triumph over Bucknell (5-2), marking the program's first-ever win over the Bison in 20 all-time meetings. The victory also stands as Siena's second all-time win over a nationally ranked or receiving-votes opponent, with Bucknell entering the weekend receiving votes in the national poll.
 
Jade Arnold paced the Saints with four goals on four shots, while Catherine Williamson added three goals on three attempts in an efficient offensive showing. Allyson Ricciardi contributed a goal and won two sprints, helping Siena control key possessions. Lucia Fernandez Caballero, Bianca Kennerley, and Rebecca Currie each added a goal and drew two exclusions, fueling Siena's balanced attack.
 
Bucknell struck first with a pair of early goals, but Siena methodically responded. Quincy Frommelt opened the Saints' scoring in the second quarter off an assist from Nina Benson, igniting a stretch that saw Kennerley and Arnold find the back of the net. Fernandez Caballero delivered a last-second strike before halftime to send Siena into the break with a 6-5 edge.
 
The Saints created separation in the third quarter behind goals from Georgia Ellison and Williamson, pushing the advantage to 9-7. Though the Bison continued to apply pressure in the final frame, Siena answered each challenge. Currie's fourth-quarter tally helped seal the historic 13-11 victory as the Saints closed out the final minutes with composure.
 
Siena 18, Occidental 6
Later that afternoon, Siena carried its momentum into an 18-6 rout of Occidental in neutral-site action.
 
The Saints were clinical offensively, converting all 18 of their shots, including four power-play goals and a penalty conversion. Williamson once again led the way with four goals, while Frommelt added three, including a penalty strike. Currie and Parker Thomas each scored twice, and Arnold filled the stat sheet with a goal, an assist, and two sprint wins.
 
Siena set the tone early, jumping out to a 5-1 lead after the first quarter behind a hat trick from Williamson. The Saints continued to build their cushion in the second, with Currie and Arnold extending the margin to 7-2 at halftime. Occidental showed brief resistance in the third, but Siena's depth proved overwhelming. The Saints closed the contest with six unanswered goals in the final period, capped by Audrey Lacey's score to punctuate the emphatic 18-6 result.
 
Siena returns to the pool Sunday, Feb. 15, to face Villanova University at 11:40 a.m. inside Kinney Natatorium for its final match of the Bucknell Invite.