#25 CSUEB's Win Streak Snapped at #20 Cal State Northridge

Recap, photo courtesy of CAL State East Bay

By: CAL State East Bay Steve Connolly, Director of Athletic Communications
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif. -- The No. 25 ranked Cal State East Bay water polo team had its four-game win streak snapped on Friday, falling on the road to No. 20 Cal State Northridge by a final score of 14-4.

The Pioneer offense went cold in the team's attempt to knock off its second top-25 opponent of the season. They fall to 2-1 on their current Spring Break road trip and 11-8 overall this season. 

The Matadors set the tone by scoring on their first possession of the game. They held a 3-0 lead after one quarter and stretched it out to 7-0 before halftime.

CSUN scored three more unanswered goals in the third before the Pioneers were finally able to have some offensive success. Trailing 11-0 in the fourth, Auriel Bill scored on back-to-back possessions to put East Bay on the scoreboard. 

Brittany Smith added a goal two minutes later, and then Maci Taylor notched the team fourth goal of the afternoon with a minute left in the game. 

Makenna Nation tallied seven saves in the loss. Briana Ruiz led the squad with two steals. 

Next up, the Pioneers conclude their four-game road trip Saturday with a visit to Chapman University for a 2:00 p.m. contest against the Panthers.  -- The No. 25 ranked Cal State East Bay water polo team had its four-game win streak snapped on Friday, falling on the road to No. 20 Cal State Northridge by a final score of 14-4.