Fresno State Athletics
Friday, March 15
Fresno, Calif.
2:30 P.M. PT
Fresno State
7
vs
17
Michigan
Photo by: Keith Kountz
No. 13 Fresno State falls to No. 6 Michigan, 17-7
3/15/2019 11:23:00 PM | Water Polo
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State water polo team fell to No. 6 Michigan 17-7 in the Aquatics Center, Friday night. The No. 13 Bulldogs had three players have multi-goal games.
"Michigan is a team that has played in national championships," head coach Natalie Benson said. "Michigan has a very experienced team. I'm excited that our young team had the opportunity to play them three times. They are disciplined, they shoot well and they are physical. It is great practice for our team to play against teams like this before we get into conference play. I'm happy with the adjustments we made from the last time we played Michigan. Our defense was better, our offensive attack was better and we had a better understanding overall. The film on this game will be a great learning tool."Â
Fresno State falls to 8-10 on the season.
How it happened – Michigan won the sprint to start the game. The Wolverines struck first scoring goal to take a 1-0 lead with 7:39 left in the quarter. Emily Nicholson put the 'Dogs on the scoreboard to tie the game 1-1. Michigan finished the quarter on a 3-0 run, ending the first eight minutes with a 4-1 lead.
Michigan opened up the scoring in the second quarter. Daphne Guevremont goes on the attack for the 'Dogs, making it a 5-2 game with 4:02 left in the quarter. The Wolverines quickly net a goal of their own, but Guevremont scores another one for the 'Dogs to make it 7-3. Claire Schade also sends one in for Fresno State in the second quarter. Michigan would score two more to finish the quarter, taking a 9-4 lead into halftime.
The Wolverines scored back-to-back goals to open the third quarter. Callie Woodruff scored off a pass from Sienna Jagielski, the 'Dogs trailed 11-5 with 2:11 left in the quarter. The Wolverines scored, but Nicholson quickly countered with her second goal of the game. Michigan would score once more to take a 13-6 lead into the final eight minutes.
Michigan opened the fourth quarter on a 3-0 run. Schade halted the Wolverines' run with her second goal of the night, making it a 16-7 game with 2:32 left. Michigan scored one more time before time expired to take the win 17-7.
Nicholson, Guevremont and Schade scored two goals apiece. Mackenzie Richards finished the game with six saves.
SCORING
Michigan 17, Fresno State 7
Fresno State: 1, 3, 2, 1 | 7
Michigan: 4, 5, 4, 4 | 17
Fresno State Goals: Guevremont 2, Nicholson 2, Schade 2, Woodruff
What's next – Fresno State returns home to host Harvard on Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. PT in the Aquatics Center. Â
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"Michigan is a team that has played in national championships," head coach Natalie Benson said. "Michigan has a very experienced team. I'm excited that our young team had the opportunity to play them three times. They are disciplined, they shoot well and they are physical. It is great practice for our team to play against teams like this before we get into conference play. I'm happy with the adjustments we made from the last time we played Michigan. Our defense was better, our offensive attack was better and we had a better understanding overall. The film on this game will be a great learning tool."Â
Fresno State falls to 8-10 on the season.
How it happened – Michigan won the sprint to start the game. The Wolverines struck first scoring goal to take a 1-0 lead with 7:39 left in the quarter. Emily Nicholson put the 'Dogs on the scoreboard to tie the game 1-1. Michigan finished the quarter on a 3-0 run, ending the first eight minutes with a 4-1 lead.
Michigan opened up the scoring in the second quarter. Daphne Guevremont goes on the attack for the 'Dogs, making it a 5-2 game with 4:02 left in the quarter. The Wolverines quickly net a goal of their own, but Guevremont scores another one for the 'Dogs to make it 7-3. Claire Schade also sends one in for Fresno State in the second quarter. Michigan would score two more to finish the quarter, taking a 9-4 lead into halftime.
The Wolverines scored back-to-back goals to open the third quarter. Callie Woodruff scored off a pass from Sienna Jagielski, the 'Dogs trailed 11-5 with 2:11 left in the quarter. The Wolverines scored, but Nicholson quickly countered with her second goal of the game. Michigan would score once more to take a 13-6 lead into the final eight minutes.
Michigan opened the fourth quarter on a 3-0 run. Schade halted the Wolverines' run with her second goal of the night, making it a 16-7 game with 2:32 left. Michigan scored one more time before time expired to take the win 17-7.
Nicholson, Guevremont and Schade scored two goals apiece. Mackenzie Richards finished the game with six saves.
SCORING
Michigan 17, Fresno State 7
Fresno State: 1, 3, 2, 1 | 7
Michigan: 4, 5, 4, 4 | 17
Fresno State Goals: Guevremont 2, Nicholson 2, Schade 2, Woodruff
What's next – Fresno State returns home to host Harvard on Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. PT in the Aquatics Center. Â
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateWP
Instagram:Â fresnostatewp
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