STANFORD, Calif. – The fourth-ranked University of Hawai'i women's water polo team dropped its second straight match Friday against No. 2 Stanford, 8-6. The Rainbow Wahine (4-2) fell short in the second half as the Cardinal (1-0) out-scored UH, 4-2.

 

Hawai'i led after the first quarter 2-1 and were tied at the half 4-4. However, the Cardinal created a large lead for themselves in the third quarter, outscoring the Rainbow Wahine, 4-1, to take an 8-5 lead into the final period.

 

Although Hawai'i kept Stanford scoreless, they failed to generate more than just one goal and fell 8-6.

 

Leading the Rainbow Wahine was senior Kelly Mason with two goals. For the Cardinal, Kelly Eaton, Cassie Churnside, and Pallavi Menon each contributed three goals a piece.

 

Hawai'i will next compete in the Stanford Invitational, Feb. 7-8. The Rainbow Wahine will kick off the tournament against USC at 11:30 a.m. PST.

 

Stanford: 1 3 4 0 = 8

Hawai'i: 2 2 1 1 = 6

 

UH Scoring: Kelly Mason 2, Monika Eggens 1, Sivan Pardon 1, Leonie van der Molen 1, Carmen Eggens 1

 Stanford Scoring: Kelly Eaton 3, Cassie Churnside 3, Pallavi Menon 3, Kiran Hillman 1, Koree Blyeven 1, Heather West 1

 

UH Goalie Saves: Serena Bredin 4

Stanford Goalie Saves: Amber Oland 7