IRVINE, Calif. --- The sixth-ranked Anteaters nearly took down the Bruins Saturday evening falling 7-6 at Anteater Aquatics Complex.
Hannah Croghan notched her third goal of the match to tie it at 6-6 with 22 seconds left in the match. UCLA was able to snatch the lead back with just four seconds remaining on a clutch shot by Emily Donohoe.
The 'Eaters (8-5) hung with the Bruins throughout taking the early 1-0 lead thanks to Taylor Morrison and trailing by no more than two the entire match.
UCI's next test will be No. 7 SDSU Sunday at 9:15 a.m. at Anteater Aquatics Complex.
#3 UCLA 7, #6 UC IRVINE 6
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UCI goals: Hannah Croghan (3), McKenna Mitchell, Hillary Estrada, Taylor Morrison
UCI saves: Jillian Yocum (9)
UCLA goals: Rachel Fattal (2), Alexa Tielmann (2), Kelly Ronimus, Danielle Ferraro, Emily Donohoe
UCLA saves: Sami Hill (6)
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