MANOA, Hawai'i --- UCI shook off a halftime deficit for the 9-5 win over Hawai'I to open Big West play Friday night at Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex.

The Rainbow Wahine (13-7, 1-1) opened the scoring thanks to Emily Carr. She added a second in the second period to give UH the 2-1 lead at the half.

UC Irvine (17-6, 1-0) got in gear in the third period with four goals including a pair from Jessy Cardey. The 'Eaters continued its hot half with four more goals in the fourth quarter opening up the lead for the 9-5 victory.

Cardey and Danielle Warde finished with three goals each. Jillian Yocum stood tall for 11 saves including six in the second quarter alone and a critical save on a penalty shot to keep UCI in the match early on. She also added a steal and assist.

Hillary Estrada led the way with three assists and contributed a goal and steal. McKenna Mitchell earned three exclusions and scored a pair of field blocks that kept the Rainbow Wahine within range.

The 'Eaters are now 1-0 in Big West play and return to the mainland for a 12:00 p.m. match at Anteater Aquatic Complex on Sat. Apr. 5.

	1	2	3	4	F
UCI	1	0	4	4	9
UH	1	1	1	2	5

UCI goals: Danielle Warde (3), Jessy Cardey (3), Hillary Estrada, Hannah Croghan, Annika Bergesen

UH goals: Emily Carr (3), Danielle Lewis, Chloe Barr

Saves: Jillian Yocum (UCI) – 11; Amy Carlson (UH) – 8

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