FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno Pacific women's water polo team played their second home game of the season, as they hosted Cal State East Bay at Clovis High School on Saturday. The Sunbirds battled on both ends of the pool but fell short to the Pioneers 16-6.
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"It was a tough game, and we were not the best versions of ourselves as we could have been. We had some moments where our energy ignited, and we did some good things. In the third, we started strong netting three unanswered goals. In the end, we didn't have the necessary drive we needed to be successful. I know what we're capable of and know these girls have what it takes. We have some work ahead of us as we get ready for Biola next week, and still more conference games to come." – head coach Bryan Suhovy.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the first quarter, Emily Lopez-Ibarra scored an important penalty shot early to tie East Bay's early goal.
- East Bay created separation in the second quarter by going on a 6-0 run.
- Rosemary Chapman, Tatum Benson, Madison Jacques, and Lopez-Ibarra collectively scored four goals in a row in the third quarter to put the Sunbirds back into contention.
- Natalie Kisling put up a long-range goal for the Sunbirds to open the fourth quarter, however East Bay responded with two goals of their own.
STATS FROM THE GAME
- FPU won three of the four sprints.
- Chapman and Kisling led the Sunbirds defensively, as they each made two steals.
- Camryn Berra made eleven saves for FPU in the net.
- Jacques helped the Sunbirds with two assists, along with her goal in the third quarter.
UP NEXT
- The Sunbirds will face off against the Biola Eagles at Sunnyside Aquatics Center on Saturday, April 2nd at 2 p.m.
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