SAN JOSE, Calif. – The fourth-ranked University of Hawai'i women's water polo team lost its first match of the season Wednesday in overtime against No. 10 San Jose State, 10-8. The Rainbow Wahine (4-1) blew a five-goal lead heading into the final quarter.

Hawai'i started the match strong, keeping San Jose State (6-2) scoreless in the first quarter and holding a 7-2 lead by the end of the third period. However, the Spartans made a quick turnaround, sinking the Rainbow Wahine's lead with five goals and keeping UH at bay, forcing overtime with the score knotted at 7-7.

The Rainbow Wahine went scoreless in the first overtime period while the Spartans managed to put up two more goals, gaining a 9-7 lead. Although Hawai'i scored one goal in the match's final overtime period, the Spartans held on for a 10-8 victory.

Leading the Rainbow Wahine on the scoreboard was senior Kelly Mason with four goals. As for the Spartans, Dani Curran and Kelli Stewart contributed three goals each in the upset.

Hawai'i will continue its road trip Feb. 6 against Stanford at 4:00 p.m. PST.

Match Statistics
San Jose State – 0-1-1-5-2-1 = 10
Hawai'i – 2-2-3-0-0-1 = 8

UH Scoring: Kelly Mason 4, Sivan Pardon 1, Ryan Hanson-Swaner 1, Leonie van Der Molen 1, Saara Majuri 1
SJSU Scoring: Dani Curran 3, Kelli Stewart 3, Allie Stewart 2, Juliet Moss 1, Bridget McKee 1

UH Goalie Saves: Serena Bredin, 8
SJSU Goalie Saves: Meagan Minson 13