BLOOMINGTON, Ind. --- The Anteaters built off a strong opening quarter to down the host Hoosiers, 10-6, to open the Fluid Four Saturday afternoon.
The fifth-ranked 'Eaters (10-6) had a spotless first period putting home three goals and shutting out No. 16 Indiana (6-7).
Destene Albers put away her second of the match to open the second period while the Hoosiers kept pace with a pair of their own trailing, 6-2, at the half.
Candyce Schroeder's penalty goal with 5:09 left in the third closed the gap to 7-4, UCI, and IU kept the deficit at three, 8-5, heading to the fourth.
The 'Eaters rode their vaunted defense through the fourth, and Emily Carlson locked things up with 4:41 remaining sending UCI off to its 10th victory, 10-6.
McKenna Mitchell led all scorers with three goals. Kelly Matthews had a pair for Indiana.
UCI continues with another Saturday match at 2:30 p.m. against Michigan.
No. 5 UC IRVINE 10, No. 16 INDIANA 6
UCI (10-6) | IU (6-7)
March 7, 2015
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UCI goals: McKenna Mitchell (3), Emily Carlson (2), Destene Albers (2), Mackenzie Milham, Kelsey Thornton, Danielle Warde
IU goals: Kelly Matthews (2), Ellie Stott, Shelby Taylor, Candyce Schroeder, Colleen McNaught
Saves: Jillian Yocum (UCI) – N/A; Mary Campbell (IU) – N/A
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