Nov. 18, 2006

Stockton, Calif. - Pacific's seventh-ranked men's water polo team dropped a 10-5 decision to fourth-ranked Stanford in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation game on Saturday morning at the Avery Aquatic Center.

The Tigers fell to 15-15 overall and 2-6 in the MPSF while the Cardinal improved to 16-7 overall and 5-3 in the MPSF.

After a close first period that found the Tigers down 2-1, Stanford outscored the Tigers 5-1 to take a 7-2 halftime lead. From that point the teams played even, each scoring three goals in the second half.

Junior Duje Kaurloto (Split, Croatia) scored two goals to lead the Tigers.

Pacific (15-15, 2-6) 1-1-1-2 = 5

Stanford (16-7, 5-3) 2-5-1-2 = 10

Stanford Scorers: T. Drake 3, Garton 2, J. Wigo 2, D. Wigo 2, Fortune 1

Pacific Scorers: Kaurloto 2, Mahone 1, Bakic 1, McLaughlin 1

Goalie Saves: Hohener (S) 4; Sandman (S) 1; Stockstill (S) 2; Domecus (Pacific 5)