SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Hawai`i women's water polo team dropped a 7-5 decision to UC Santa Barbara, Friday, at the Campus Pool. The eighth-ranked Rainbow Wahine fell to 2-5 overall and 1-2 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play.

Kristy Bagnall led the Rainbow Wahine with two goals. Beth Novick, Karin van Hoff and Tracy Anderson also scored for Hawaii, who led 3-2 entering the third quarter. The Gauchos then out-scored UH, 4-0 in the period to take a 6-3 advantage.

Katy Kunkel led all scorers with three goals.

The Rainbow Wahine will next compete in the Gaucho Invitational, Saturday and Sunday. UH opens the tournament against San Jose State.



Game Summary 1-2-3-4-Total
Hawai`i 1-2-0-2-5
UC Santa Barbara 1-1-4-1-7
UCSB Scoring: Katy Kunkel-3, Erin lezak-2, Jennifer D'Anna, Teresa Gorbett
Hawai`i Scoring: Kristy Bagnall-2, Beth Novick, Karin van Hoff, Tracy Andersen
Goalie saves: McGlennon- (UCSB)-11, Amber Lumb (Hawai'i)-5



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