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HONOLULU – The No. 7 University of Hawai'i women's water polo team (11-6, 1-1 Big West Conference), dropped its first exhibition match to the Brazilian National Team, 4-10 Sunday afternoon at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex. UH will host a rematch against Brazil on March 28.
 
Junior Gabi Mantellato Dias scored two of the Rainbow Wahine's four goals with Emily Carr and Chloe Barr contributing the other two. Brazil was led by Marina Zablith and Amanda Oliveira, who scored three goals apiece.
 
In an enduringly physical match, the Rainbow Wahine fought hard throughout, coming out strongest in the first half. Brazil scored the first goal of the afternoon, but UH was quick to answer back as Mantellato Dias lobbed one in over Brazilian goalie Manuela Canetti tying it 1-1. However, after converting two power-plays in a row, Brazil ended the first quarter with a 3-1 advantage.
 
Following another Brazil goal, sophomore Chloe Barr hurtled in a goal to inch UH back 2-3. Brazil fired one right back after a Rainbow Wahine exclusion, but Emily Carr scored one more for UH before halftime, 3-5.
 
The Rainbow Wahine were shut out in the third, as Brazil gained a 2-0 advantage to extend their lead, 7-3. Following another three straight goals by Brazil, Mantellato Dias hammered one in with just seven seconds remaining.
 
UH will host another set of matches, March 27-29 at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex, kicking off the weekend against UCLA on Friday night.
 
 
Scoring By Quarters:
Hawaii - 1 2 0 1 = 4
Brazil – 3 2 2 3 = 10
 
UH Scoring: Gabi Mantellato Dias 2, Emily Carr 1, Chloe Barr 1
Brazil Scoring: Zaldith 3, Abla 1, Barroncas 2, Oliveira 3, Dias 1
 
UH Saves: Sarah Logan 8
Brazil Saves: Manuela Canetti 6