San Jose State Defeats Women's Water Polo

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Olga Descalzi Portell had six goals and Sierra Painter added four to lead San Jose State to a 17-7 victory over Santa Clara women's water polo on Sunday.

Descalzi Portell fueled the key run, scoring four straight goals, including three in the opening 3 minutes of the second quarter, to extend the lead to 7-1.

Painter took over in the third quarter, striking for three goals.

Mia Battilega tallied a career-high three goals for the Broncos who had some scoring opportunities but went 3-for-9 with the extra attacker and made only 1 of 3 attempts on 5-meter penalties.

Hannah Henry had saves in the opening half to earn the victory for the Spartans who were 5-for-6 with the man advantage and had a 57 percent shooting percentage.

NOTES
• Goalie Grace Kavanagh was joined in the Santa Clara starting lineup by Abby Fleming, Mia Battilega, Malena Nguyen, Elle Fredrickson, Kelly Frumkin and Gabi Sicat.

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Players Mentioned

#7 Malena Nguyen: Attacker; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#25 Gabi Sicat: Attacker; 5' 1"; Senior

#5 Mia Battilega: Driver; Redshirt Senior

#4 Abby Fleming: Attacker; 5' 9"; Junior

#14 Elle Fredrickson: Center; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#17 Kelly Frumkin: Utility; 5' 9"; Fifth Year

#1 Grace Kavanagh: Goalkeeper; 5' 5"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#7 Malena Nguyen
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: Attacker

#25 Gabi Sicat
: 5' 1"; Senior
: Attacker

#5 Mia Battilega
: Redshirt Senior
: Driver

#4 Abby Fleming
: 5' 9"; Junior
: Attacker

#14 Elle Fredrickson
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: Center

#17 Kelly Frumkin
: 5' 9"; Fifth Year
: Utility

#1 Grace Kavanagh
: 5' 5"; Senior
: Goalkeeper