HONOLULU - The University of Hawai`i women's water polo team concluded an exhibition game against the UH Alumnae squad, Saturday afternoon at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex, falling 11-10.
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The Alumnae squad consisted a mixed roster, including former UH Rainbow Wahine, and friends of the program, while goalies of the current 2016 team rotated in the goal.
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Newcomer Irene Gonzalez led the Rainbow Wahine with a hat trick, while Femke Aan and
Taylor Molde added two goals apiece.
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After being tied up throughout the majority of the game, the Alumnae were able to pull ahead after scoring with just 37 seconds remaining.
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The Alumnae roster included 2015 graduate
Caity Lopes da Silva,
Megan Ottoboni, Eko Lapp, and former interim head coach
Cindy Rote.
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The Rainbow Wahine officially open the 2016 season next week, as they head to the UC Santa Barbara Tournament, Jan. 22-24.
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