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Samantha Mullins

Women's Water Polo

Sonoma Suffers Two More Losses At Nor Cal-Cup

Samantha Mullins scored five goals against Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif- The Sonoma State water polo team suffered two more defeats Sunday afternoon at the Nor Cal-Cup, losing to Santa Clara in double overtime 8-7, and 14-9 to San Jose State.

In their best showing of the tournament, Sonoma road the hot hand of Samantha Mullins but came up just short of knocking off Santa Clara in double overtime. Mullins had a season-high five goals to lead the Seawolves, and Jackie Snyder and Sarah Watt each pitched in a goal. Lysa Lombard grabbed five saves and one steal.

Sonoma concluded the Nor-Cal Cup with a hard fought loss to San Jose State in the afternoon game. Six Seawolves scored including two a piece for Courtney Rider, Andrea Brookbank, and Samantha Mullins. Emily Pearce and Kiane Taparra each posted two assists as well.

The Seawolves return to the pool Feb. 6 when they square off against Cal State Monterey Bay at 1:00 p.m.

Match Statistics
Sonoma - 2 1 2 2 0 0 = 7
Santa Clara - 2 3 2 0 1 0 = 8

SSU Scoring: Samantha Mullins (5), Sarah Watt (1), Jackie Snyder (1)

SSU Goalie Saves: Lysa Lombard (5)

Match Statistics
Sonoma - 1 2 3 3 = 9
San Jose State - 5 2 3 4 = 14

SSU Scoring: Samantha Mullins (2), Andrea Brookbank (2), Courtney Rider (2), Lauren Smith (1), Laurel Stricklin (1), Holly Armijo (1)

SSU Goalie Saves: Lysa Lombard (5), Gina Uliana (1)