HONOLULU – The No. 8 University of Hawai'i (10-9) water polo team returned to action on Saturday evening against No. 15 Indiana (13-6) at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex (DKAC). The Rainbow Wahine bounced back from a tough loss to top-ranked USC the previous day with an 11-5 win over the Hoosiers.

In the second match against the Hoosiers this season, the Rainbow Wahine got even with Indiana, who dealt Hawai'i their first loss of the season at the 2017 UC Santa Barbara Winter Invitational. Sophomore Irene Gonzalez led the way in scoring with three goals, while junior goalie Ymane Hage recorded seven saves.

The Rainbow Wahine took the lead early going up 1-0 via freshman Maartje Keuning. Indiana countered, but the 'Bows responded with two consecutive goals by Gonzalez and senior Nikki-Marie Bell for a 3-1 lead at the end of the first period.

Hawai'i continued their offensive attack in the second period, notching four more goals while holding the Hoosiers scoreless. Gonzalez recorded her second goal while sophomore Erika Pauley, redshirt junior Claire Nixon and senior Taylor Molde each added one apiece. The 'Bows held a 7-1 advantage at the half.

Indiana opened the third period with back-to-back goals, however redshirt junior Chloe Barr registered her first goal with five seconds left in the period to give the 'Bows an 8-3 lead going into the final period.

Hawai'i netted three more goals in the fourth quarter courtesy of Gonzalez, Barr and redshirt senior Gabi Mantellato. The Hoosiers were able to connect on two goals in the final period, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rainbow Wahine.

Hawai'i now has 12 days off before returning to the DKAC for a Big West Conference match against No. 13 UC Santa Barbara on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. HT.  

Scoring by Quarters
Hawai'i                 3              4              1              3
Indiana                 1              0              2              2
Hawai'i Scoring: Irene Gonzalez 3, Chloe Barr 2, Nikki-Marie Bell 1, Maartje Keuning 1, Gabi Mantellato 1, Taylor Molde 1, Claire Nixon 1, Erika Pauley 1
Indiana Scoring: Kelly Matthews 2, Jennifer Beadle 1, Sarah Myers 1, Sarah Young 1