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Amy
Matlyn Peden
12
Fresno Pacific FPU (0-4)
15
Winner California Baptist CBU (2-8)
Fresno Pacific FPU
(0-4)
12
Final
15
California Baptist CBU
(2-8)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Fresno Pacific FPU 2 3 3 4 12
California Baptist CBU 4 4 3 4 15
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Fresno Pacific FPU (0-5)
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Winner California Baptist CBU (3-8)
Fresno Pacific FPU
(0-5)
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Final
12
California Baptist CBU
(3-8)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Fresno Pacific FPU 0 2 3 1 6
California Baptist CBU 3 4 3 2 12

Game Recap: Women's Water Polo |

Slow Starts Bite ‘Birds against Lancers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Slow starts hindered the Fresno Pacific women's water polo team, as they battled California Baptist before ultimately falling to the Lancers 15-12 and 12-6 on Saturday afternoon.  
 
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"I was really happy with our performance today. We had a two-minute run of bad passes at the end of the first quarter and allowed CBU to go on a four-goal run. After that we went goal for goal with them for the rest of the game. The girls showed a lot of grit and determination. It shows the growth we have made in the last couple weeks. Alex Jasso and Camryn Berra played a great defensive game for us. They really stepped up in a big way. In our second game we got everyone time and experience. It was nice to see the freshman get some quality minutes in the game. It's important for them to be ready for conference championships. Bailee Poole and Jet Salazar-Lopez had some big saves. It's exciting to be that strong in the goalie position. Now we turn our focus to Azusa."– head coach Bryan Suhovy
 
GAME 1 | HOW IT HAPPENED:  
  • In the opening period, the Lancers gained a 4-2 advantage over the Sunbirds and would go on to hold an 8-5 lead at halftime.
  • FPU kept pace with CBU in the second half, as each team found the back of the net seven times.
  • Amy Zaninovich was outstanding for the Blue and Orange, leading everyone with four goals.
  • Zaninovich added three steals and an assist to her totals in a stellar performance.
  • Katie Kisling three goals for the Sunbirds, combining with Zaninovich to score more than half of the team's points.
  • Rosemary Chapman found the back of the net twice for FPU, while adding a pair of assists.
  • Jasso, Willow Brown, and Lily Dinis each scored once for the 'Birds.
  • Berra was in goal for FPU, making eight saves while recording two steals.
GAME 2 | HOW IT HAPPENED:  
  • By the end of the first half of the second match, the Lancers owned a 7-2 lead.
  • Hannah Gish and Zaylynn Mangrum scored goals for the Sunbirds in the second match.
  • Poole was excellent between the posts for the 'Birds, racking up 10 saves.
  • Salazar-Lopez split time with Poole in goal, making four saves on the afternoon.
UP NEXT:  
  • The Sunbirds return to action on Friday, March 26, when they take on Azusa Pacific in Glendora, Calif. Stay tuned to Sunbird Social and FPUAthletics.com for all schedule updates for this season.    
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