Women's Water Polo Falls To No. 1 Harvard In Overtime

Saturday, April 11

Ann Arbor, Mich.

1 p.m.

Brown University

Harvard

Ava Schoening Shooting The Ball Story Photo

Women's Water Polo Falls To No. 1 Harvard In Overtime

4/11/2026 2:46:00 PM | Women's Water Polo

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Brown women's water polo dropped a tough overtime game to No. 1 seed Harvard, 11-8, in the semifinals for the CWPA Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday (April 11).

Brown started strong, with Maddie Poissonnier leading the charge, scoring three goals. The Bears took a 4-2 lead in the first quarter, with Sofia Flierl scoring two, Cleo Washer adding one, and Ava Schoening scoring the fourth in the first period. The Bears led 5-4 at halftime.

In the fourth quarter, Brown made a late push, tying the game at 8-8 with goals from Poissonnier and Alexandra Love. In overtime, Harvard pulled away, outscoring Brown 3-0 in the extra time.

In goal, Somto Okafo made five saves.

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The Bears will play the loser of game six to determine the third-place team at 10:30 am tomorrow (April 11).