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No. 4 Cal Men's Water Polo Tops No. 18 Bucknell, 20-6
9/6/2009 12:00 PM | Men's Water Polo
Sept. 6, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, MD - The No. 4-ranked California men's water polo team improved to 4-0 on the year with a 20-6 victory over No. 18 Bucknell Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Navy Open in Annapolis, Md. The Golden Bears are now 23-0 in six years of competing at the Navy Open and have outscored their opponents, 75-19, in this year's competition. On Saturday, Cal had defeated Iona, 26-1, and topped No. 12-ranked and host Navy in a doubleheader, 16-8 and 13-4.
In the Bucknell match, the Bears were led by sophomore attacker Cory Nasoff's six goals, four goals by junior center Zach White and three goals by sophomore Charlie Steffens. Senior captain Mike Sample paced Cal with five assists and freshman goalie Justin Parsons had an impressive 14 saves.
In an exhibition match at the Navy Open, the Bears defeated the University of Toronto, 12-4, behind three goals apiece from sophomore Ivan Rackov and redshirt freshman Spencer White.
Cal will next host UC Davis in the 2009 home opener, Thursday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Spieker Aquatics Complex.
Cal 20, Bucknell 6 Cal Goals: Cory Nasoff 6, Zach White 4, Charlie Steffens 3, Spencer Warden 2, Mason Cox, Ivan Rackov, Spencer White, Iosefa Tuiasau, Bryan Schnugg.Cal Goalie Saves: Justin Parsons 14
