Michigan Finishes Sixth at Barbara Kalbus Invitational

Sunday, February 27

Irvine, Calif.

10:30 AM PT

Michigan

UC Irvine

Michigan

Alex Brown (Michigan Photography)

Michigan Finishes Sixth at Barbara Kalbus Invitational

2/27/2022 4:23:00 PM | Water Polo

Box Score

By: Bridgette Underwood

» Michigan finished sixth at the Barbara Kalbus Invitational.
» Maddie O'Reilly was involved in six out of the nine goals scored.
» Alex Brown had eight saves against in the contest.

Site: Irvine, Calif. (Anteater Aquatics Complex)
Event: Barbara Kalbus Invitational (Day 3 of 3)
Score: #7 UC Irvine 10, #6 Michigan 9
Records: U-M (9-7), UC Irvine (12-4)
Next U-M Event: Sat-Sun., March 5-6, -- host, Wolverine Invitational (Canham Natatorium)

• PDF Boxscore: #7 UC Irvine 10, #6 Michigan 9

IRVINE, Calif. -- The No. 6-ranked University of Michigan water polo team settled for a sixth-place finish at the Barbara Kalbus Invitational after falling to No. 7 UC Irvine, 10-9, at the Anteater Aquatics Complex.

Maddie O'Reilly was an impact player once again for the Wolverines, nabbing one steal, scoring three goals, and adding three assists in the final game at the Barbara Kalbus Invitational.

The Wolverines converted on five of nine power plays (55 percent) and brought the game back to a one-point contest after trailing 7-4 after two quarters.

Kata Utassy finished the day with three points (one goal, two assists), and Kayla Barone and Maddy Steere with two points each scored one goal and had one assist. Alex Brown had eight saves on the day with a 44 percent save percentage.

The Wolverines will return to Canham Natatorium next weekend (March 5-6) to host the Wolverine Invitational. U-M will open play Saturday, March 5, vs. Iona at 11:30 a.m.