Villanova, PA:  Recovering nicely after two tough, emotional games yesterday, Cal Maritime defeated the University of Pennsylvania Quakers 11-4 today in the fifth place game at the Villanova University Wildcat Invitational.  Penn came into the game ranked 12^th in the nation. 

“This was a great team-building trip for Maritime.  We came in not knowing what to expect, and we came up three goals short of playing in the championship game,” stated CMA coach Timm Torchiana.  “We really responded well today, after playing out hearts out yesterday.  I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished with this trip.”

The outcome was never in doubt, as CMA took a 4-2 lead after one, and led at halftime 7-3.  The Keelhaulers went on to outscore the Quakers 4-1 in the second half, for a 11-4 win.  As with the first three games, Jr Evan Markstrum led the scoring with 6 goals.  Soph. Nick Beene tossed in two, and Cole Van Gundy, Peter Gillette, and Fletcher McCue added one each.   Sr goalie Blake Amon had 9 saves. 

“Clearly, we had the top offensive player in the tournament with Evan, who scored 21 goals in four games this week-end, and also the top goalie with Blake stopping almost everything.  Those guys really made a difference for us this week-end,” according to Coach Torchiana.

                                    1          2          3          4          F

Penn                            2          1          0          1          4

Cal Maritime                4          3          2          2          11   Overall record:  2 – 2

NOTES:  UPenn is currently nationally ranked #12 in the latest CWPA poll…..CMA visited the locally famous landmark Melrose Diner in South PHL for dinner last night….The Keelhaulers are back in action next week-end at the Cal Tech tournament in Pasadena