FRESNO, Calif. –  Emily Knowles scored three times and Fresno Pacific held tough early against #11 UC San Diego on Friday, but the Sunbirds eventually fell 18-3 against the Tritons in Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) action.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: #11 UC San Diego 18, Fresno Pacific 3
Box Score
Records: FPU (8-15, 2-2), UCSD (19-10, 4-0)
Location: Fresno, Calif. | Sunnyside Aquatics Center
Series: FPU trails 4-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds scored twice in the opening period as each team exchanged goals in the early going.
• UCSD scored five times in the second quarter, however, to jump out to a 11-3 lead at the half.
• FPU struggled the rest of the way and couldn't find the back of the cage in the second half as UCSD earned the road win.
 
STATS:
• Knowles scored all three goals for the Sunbirds, which brings her total to five in the last two days. Sam Witt dished out all three assists to Knowles.
• FPU was outshot 33-17 on the afternoon. The Sunbirds created 11 power-play opportunities, but were only able to convert once.
• UCSD received three goals apiece from Shelby Stender and Ciara Franke.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• Friday's game marked the Tritons first trip to Fresno on the women's side.
• Knowles has scored two or more goals six times this season.
 
UP NEXT:
• FPU heads on the road and will face Cal State East Bay on Friday, April 13 at 1 p.m. in WWPA play.