SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara women's water polo battled with the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds (2-2) past regulation for a thrilling win at home 11-9. The game saw highlights from Elle Fredrickson as she matched her career-high five goals to help put away the Bronco win. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Broncos (2-3) started on top with Sydney Maccabe winning the initial sprint. As the shot clock neared zero, she lobbed one over the goalies head to mark the board. With an early 2-0 start from the Broncos, the Sunbirds then went on an unanswered 3-0 run to give them the lead at the end of the first quarter. 

• The second quarter saw a defensive battle from the field players and goalies, featuring some massive saves from Liyara Senadheera. Libby Slater found the net to tie the score up at three a piece, quickly followed by a Fredrickson goal to recapture the lead at 4-3. Again, Fresno Pacific responded with a 2-0 run, giving them the lead at 5-4 with five seconds left in the first half. 

• Entering the second half, Fredrickson scored another goal, assisted by Maddie Clough. Shortly after, Fresno went on yet another 3–0 run expanding the lead at 8-5 in the third period. Megan Chambliss tallied one of her own to help the Broncos as they were trailing 8-6 to end the third.

• Starting the fourth quarter, Fredrickson nailed the net to cut the deficit to 8-7. With under two minutes left to go, Chambliss tied it up at 9-9 which then forced an overtime period. 

• Fredrickson shot the go-ahead goal in overtime and came up clutch, yet again giving the Broncos the lead 11-9 with a minute left in the fifth period. This secured the victory for Santa Clara as they added one more to the win column.

• Senadheera started in the net and finished with 10 saves. 

NEXT UP: Santa Clara is set to host the Bronco Invitational that will take place Feb. 16-18.