SEASIDE, Calif - Cal State East Bay women's water polo won its third straight match as the Pioneers had a strong offensive showing in the fourth quarter to defeat the Cal State Monterey Bay, 8-4 in WWPA play.
 

MATCH SUMMARY

In the opening quarter, each team would score a goal. The Pioneers' tally came from Luna Sarmiento with 7:26 left in the quarter. 
 
The Pioneers outscored CSUMB 3-1 in the second quarter with all three goals from Bailey Barlow as CSUEB took a 4-2 lead into halftime.
 
In the third quarter, the two teams again trded goals. The Pioneers' goal came from Jordan Jarandson with 5:57 left. The Otters would add the final tally of the quarter to trim the Pioneers' lead to 5-4 after three quarters.
 
The Pioneers' offense would come alive in the fourth quarter. Daniela Passoni, Sarmiento and Elise Whitworth each scored a goal as the Pioneers won their third consecutive match, 8-4.
 
Cal State East Bay outshot Cal State Monterey Bay 36-30 and won all four opening sprints.
 

NOTABLE STATS

• Barlow finished with three goals.
• Defensively, Barlow had four steals. 
• Sarmiento had a pair of goals and a pair of assists. 
• Passoni protected the Pioneers' cage with 12 saves

RECORDS

Cal State East Bay: 13-12, 3-1 WWPA
Cal State Monterey Bay: 6-19, 1-4 WWPA
 

UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY

A quick turnaround for the Pioneers has them taking on Fresno Pacific on Saturday from Sunnyside Aquatics Center in Fresno. Opening sprint is set for 1 p.m.