Feb. 27, 2010

IRVINE, CALIF. - The California women's water polo team, led by eight different scorers and the defense of sophomore Stephanie Peckham, won their opening match at the UC Irvine Invitational Saturday against UC Davis, 13-5, at the Anteater Aquatics Complex. Senior Meghan Corso and freshman Jennifer Docto scored three goals apiece, while Peckham added twelve saves, as the Golden Bears improved to 11-2 on the season.

Cal shut out the Aggies in the first period to take a 2-0 lead. Davis was able to match Cal's three goals in the second quarter, but still trailed by two at halftime. The Bears outscored the Aggies 8-2 in the second half, including five goals in the final period.

Cal next faces No. 6 Hawai'i at 4:30 p.m. Saturday for the third time this season.

UC Davis: 0-3-1-1 --- 5
California: 2-3-3-5 --- 13
UC Davis Goals: Dana Nelson 2, Carey Faber, Ariel Feeney, Carly Ternasky
California Goals: Jennifer Docto 3, Meghan Corso 3, Breda Vosters 2, Julie Oreglia, Stephanie Schnugg, Erin Scully,
Kirsten Mase, Taylor Dodson
UC Davis Saves: Casey Hines 8
California Saves: Stephanie Peckham 12, Elizabeth Layton 1