Broncos Fall To LMU, 9-4, in Opening Round Of WCC Tournament

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Santa Clara women's water polo senior goalkeeper Grace Kavanagh made eight saves to keep things competitive from start to finish, but ultimately the 6-seeded Broncos were unable to pull off the upset against 3-seed LMU, falling to the Lions 9-4 in the opening round of the Golden Coast Conference Championship Tournament.

Behind a pair of first period goals by Mia Battilega and Kate Rodman, the Broncos went into the intermission trailing just 5-2. LMU (15-11) then scored three more in the third period to take an 8-2 advantage into the final period. Kelly Frumkin and Chloe Morrision each scored in the fourth, but it wasn't enough to make up the difference.

Morrison tallied a team-high two points on her goal and an assist.

LMU saw eight different players find the back of the net with Marialena Seletopoulou scoring a pair to lead both teams.

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The Broncos will play in the seventh-place game tomorrow, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. The opponent has yet to be decided.

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Players Mentioned

#5 Mia Battilega: Driver; Redshirt Senior

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

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

#8 Kate Rodman: Driver; 5' 8"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#5 Mia Battilega
: Redshirt Senior
: Driver

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

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

#8 Kate Rodman
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: Driver