LOS ANGELES – The Fresno Pacific women's water polo team finished off the LMU Invitational on Saturday, as the Sunbirds dropped a pair of games against ranked opponents. FPU fell to #17 Princeton, 17-2, before playing #22 Harvard tough and suffering a setback, 14-7.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: #17 Princeton 18, Fresno Pacific 2
Box Score
Records: FPU (8-12), PRI (8-6)
Location: Los Angeles | Burns Aquatics Center
Series: FPU trails 1-0
 
Final: #22 Harvard 14, Fresno Pacific 7
Box Score
Records: FPU (8-13), HU (7-11)
Location: Los Angeles | Burns Aquatics Center
Series: FPU trails 7-0
 
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
Game One
• The Sunbirds struggled to get any offense going early against Princeton. The Tigers led 9-1 at halftime.
 
Game Two
• In the afternoon game, FPU couldn't overcome seven early goals from Harvard.
• The Sunbirds gained some momentum in the fourth period and scored the final four goals of the game, but the Crimson had built up too big of a lead in the end.
 
STATS:
Game One
• Hannah Holly led the Sunbirds their two goals in the game against Princeton, while Madeline Frey totaled five saves in the cage.
• Princeton fired off 32 shots compared to FPU's 18. The Sunbirds were held to an 0-for-7 clip on powerplays.
 
Game Two
• Julia Ponce and Savannah Mangrum each scored twice in the setback against Princeton, while Holly, Sam Witt and Katie Kisling scored one goal apiece to round out the scoring.
• FPU created more man-up opportunities and outshot HU 34-27 in the game.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• The Sunbirds currently sit 0-8 against ranked teams this season.
• Head coach Bryan Suhovy currently sits at 99 career wins on the women's side.
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds return home after playing the last 15 games on the road and will host Santa Clara on Thursday, March 29. The game is slated to begin at noon at Sunnyside Aquatics Center.