Cornell University's women's polo team suffered its first loss of the fall Wednesday, falling 13-5 to Kentucky at the Virginia Polo Fall Tournament in Charlottesville.
The Big Red dropped to 2-1 after Kentucky built a first-half lead and pulled away in the third period, according to Cornell's Oct. 29 game report.
Sierra Blevins led Kentucky with eight goals. Sophia Pizarro added three, and Kendall Knackers scored twice.
Eva Scott scored two goals for Cornell. Samantha Iahn and Naomi Marlough each scored once, and the Big Red also received a pony goal in the third period.
Kentucky led 3-1 after the opening period and 7-3 at halftime. It extended the advantage to 13-4 by the end of the third.
Cornell held Kentucky scoreless in the fourth period. Marlough converted a penalty for the Big Red's final goal, making the score 13-5.
Coach Anthony Condo Jr.'s team is using the fall schedule to develop its lineups and chemistry ahead of the spring season, Cornell said.
The Big Red will next face host Virginia at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The tournament's consolation and championship games are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1.
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