Box Score GLENDORA, Calif. – The Pacific Women's Water Polo team opened conference play Saturday morning with a commanding 16-7 win over Azusa Pacific.

"It was great to go on the road and get our first conference win," said Head Coach James Graham. "We were able to capitalize on some momentum and get a winning streak going. We were able to get a lot of athletes in the water with playing time, which is a great thing."

Graduate student Mariana Duarte scored four for the Tigers. Senior Toula Falvey scored three. Freshman Hila Futorian netted two. Freshman Szamira Koppany scored two. Senior Emma Myall, sophomore Annikah Lillie, senior Lucy Davis and freshman Lucia Sarimsakci each scored one goal for the Tigers.

In a rare occurrence, redshirt junior goalkeeper Clara Vulpisi also scored a goal for the Tigers. With a couple of seconds left in the second quarter, the Cougars pulled their goalie forward and attempted a seven-on-six goal. Vulpisi made the save and launched the ball the length of the pool, scoring with one second left in the quarter.

Senior Ana Martinez do Amaral had one assist for the Tigers. Davis provided three assists. Futorian also gave an assist for a Tiger goal.

Falvey, Duarte, sophomore June Akpata, freshman Addison McGowan, freshman Ashley Morris and Vulpisi each had a steal for Pacific throughout the game.

The Tigers take on the Redlands Bulldogs Sunday at 11 a.m.