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Women's Water Polo Breaks LMU's Heart, 8-5
February 14, 2016 | Women's Water Polo
LA JOLLA, Calif. --- No. 9 UC Irvine got back in the win column behind a strong first half to dump No. 16 LMU, 8-5, to open Day Two of the UCSD Triton Invite Sunday morning.
LMU (3-6) got the first goal, but UC Irvine (5-4) rattled off the next few helped along by a pair from Destene Albers to give the 3-1 advantage following the first quarter.
The Lions kept up in the second quarter, but three different Anteaters scored finished off by Natalie Seidemann's second goal of the match to make it a 6-3 game going into the half.
The defenses stepped up down the stretch not allowing multiple goals in any period. Sophomore Mary Brooks and Ivana Castro of LMU provided all the scoring as the 'Eaters rolled down the stretch for the 8-5 win.
"Our press was a lot better in this game," praised Seidemann. "Our centers were doing a really good job holding a side and opening up a lot of outside shot opportunities."
Seidemann and the defense held strong despite 12 more ejections from the Anteaters in this match.
"A lot of their goals were from our mistakes. If we can clean up our defense, we will be in much better shape moving forward."
The 'Eaters are back for a final UCSD Triton Invite match at 3:10 p.m. Sunday afternoon with a matchup against the UCSD/UCSB winner.
(9) UC IRVINE 8, (16) LMU 5
Feb. 14, 2016
UCSD Triton Invite – La Jolla, Calif.
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UCI goals: Natalie Seidemann (2), Destene Albers (2), Mary Brooks (2), Gabby Pierandozzi, Emily Carlson
LMU goals: Ivana Castro (4), Bridgette Alvarez
Saves: Jenna Phreaner (UCI) – 5; Sky Castro (LMU) – N/A
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