Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, February 13
Davis, Calif.
12:00 P.M. PT
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Photo by: Samuel Marshall
No. 11 Fresno State posts overtime win over No. 16 UC Davis
2/13/2021 8:41:00 PM | Water Polo
DAVIS, Calif. – The No. 11 Fresno State water polo team earned its first road win of the season after defeating No. 16 UC Davis in overtime on Saturday afternoon.
"Today was a great experience for our team, having to battle back and take a very strong Davis team into overtime," said head coach Natalie Benson. "Proud of the never-quit attitude that our 'Dogs showed today, and the tough defensive finish to seal the game. We were able to tap into some of our depth, and look forward to tomorrow's challenge."
Six different Bulldogs found the back of the net in the contest. Emily Nicholson and Daphne Guevremont led the offense, both logging hat tricks in the victory. Kate Watley and Hope Stokes split time in the goal, combining for 11 saves.
Additional goal scorers for the Bulldogs include Callie Woodruff, Sienna Jagielski, Claire Schade and Yesenia Preciado.
HOW IT HAPPENED
It was close game from the first whistle as the Bulldogs and the Aggies consistently exchanged goals through the first 14 minutes of the game. UC Davis was the first to log back-to-back goals, taking a 7-5 lead with 2:06 left in the second quarter.
Fresno State's offense came out of the halftime huddle firing. Jagielski and Schade chalked back-to-back goals to tie the game 7-7 in the third quarter. The Bulldogs and Aggies continued to exchange goals until UC Davis pulled ahead by a goal with 2:32 left in the game. Nicholson responded for the Bulldogs, tying the game 10-10 and sending it into overtime.
Each team scored a goal in the first overtime period, forcing the game into double overtime. Jagielski netted the game-winning goal on a penalty shot with 1:48 left in the game. Fresno State's defense went to work to hold the Aggies without a shot for the remainder of the contest, securing the win.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will return home to host two games on Sunday, Feb. 14. The Bulldogs will take on No. 3 UCLA at 12 p.m. and No. 8 Cal at 6 p.m.
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"Today was a great experience for our team, having to battle back and take a very strong Davis team into overtime," said head coach Natalie Benson. "Proud of the never-quit attitude that our 'Dogs showed today, and the tough defensive finish to seal the game. We were able to tap into some of our depth, and look forward to tomorrow's challenge."
Six different Bulldogs found the back of the net in the contest. Emily Nicholson and Daphne Guevremont led the offense, both logging hat tricks in the victory. Kate Watley and Hope Stokes split time in the goal, combining for 11 saves.
Additional goal scorers for the Bulldogs include Callie Woodruff, Sienna Jagielski, Claire Schade and Yesenia Preciado.
HOW IT HAPPENED
It was close game from the first whistle as the Bulldogs and the Aggies consistently exchanged goals through the first 14 minutes of the game. UC Davis was the first to log back-to-back goals, taking a 7-5 lead with 2:06 left in the second quarter.
Fresno State's offense came out of the halftime huddle firing. Jagielski and Schade chalked back-to-back goals to tie the game 7-7 in the third quarter. The Bulldogs and Aggies continued to exchange goals until UC Davis pulled ahead by a goal with 2:32 left in the game. Nicholson responded for the Bulldogs, tying the game 10-10 and sending it into overtime.
Each team scored a goal in the first overtime period, forcing the game into double overtime. Jagielski netted the game-winning goal on a penalty shot with 1:48 left in the game. Fresno State's defense went to work to hold the Aggies without a shot for the remainder of the contest, securing the win.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will return home to host two games on Sunday, Feb. 14. The Bulldogs will take on No. 3 UCLA at 12 p.m. and No. 8 Cal at 6 p.m.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley '' – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter: FresnoStateWP
Instagram: FresnoStateWP
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
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