Cal State East Bay University Athletics

Nation anchored the Cal State East Bay water polo team defensively as the Pioneers pulled off a thrilling 11-10 win over Division I Santa Clara on Saturday in their home opener. The junior racked up a season-high 11 saves and added an assist in the back-and-forth game. She allowed just one goal in the third period, giving the Pioneers a chance to grab a 9-7 lead after going into halftime tied. Then with the score tied 10-10 in the fourth, she held the Broncos scoreless over the final six minutes of the game, which allowed Auriel Bill's goal with 3:10 left to stand as the game-winner.