April 25, 2009

Box Score

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Cal State Monterey Bay women's water polo team defeated Cal State East Bay, 13-11, in the first round of the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Championships.

CSUMB was led by sophomore #Nikki Smart# who recorded a career-high five goals.

The Otters took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on freshman #Katie Sowul#'s goal at the 7:09 mark.  The Pioneers scored back-to-back goals to take a 2-1 lead, but Smart's goal at 3:34 once again tied the game.  CSUEB held a 3-2 advantage after the first quarter.

The Pioneers opened the second quarter with two quick goals to extend their lead to 5-2.  CSUMB rallied with three uncontested goal, two by sophomore #Alex Vespremi# and a single by Smart.

CSUEB outscored the Otters 4-3 in the third quarter.

After two more tied scores, sophomore #Chloe McRae# scored the game winning goal at the 1:25 minute-mark and Koorndyk added an insurance goal with 28 second remaining.

The Otters pair off against No.1 seeded Loyola Marymount University at 8 p.m. 

Scoring by Quarter:

Cal State Monterey Bay:  2-3-3-5 = 13
Cal State East Bay: 3-2-4-2 = 11

CSUMB Goals: #Nikki Smart# (5), #Alex Vespremi# (3), #Chloe McRae# (2), #Kellie Koorndyk# (1), #Katie Sowul# (1), #Lauren Scholz# (1)
CSUEB: Jenna Casady (3), Brianna Finney (3), Mary Rosa (2), Simone Jackson (1), Lauren Griffin (1), Liz Warren (1)
CSUMB Saves: #Shelby Carrillo# (17)
CSUEB Saves: T.J. Blount (5)