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University of California, Santa Barbara

Men's Water Polo

Gauchos Score A Pair Of Wins

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – No. 6 UC Santa Barbara started the day with a win over No. 14 UC San Diego 11-7 and gained another victory over the Navy 16-7 later that day. 

The Gauchos took on UC San Diego in their first game of the day. UCSB opened the game with two goals from junior Derek Shoemaker and sophomore Nicholas Jordan in less than two minutes of play. The Tritons quickly came back with two goals of their own to tie the game 2-2 with 5:10 left in the first quarter. UCSB was able to score three more goals to the Tritons two to take the lead 5-4 after the first period.

UC Santa Barbara opened the second period with three consecutive goals. Sophomore Chris Whitelegge was able to keep UCSD to one goal in the second quarter, helping the Gauchos on the defensive end. UCSB scored three goals in the second half, ultimately leading to their 11-7 win over UC San Diego.

Coming off an earlier victory over UC San Diego, the Gauchos came out ready to play against the Navy. Nicholas Jordan opened the game with a quick goal for the Gauchos. Both teams went back and forth with goals, ending the first quarter tied 3-3. 

UCSB started the second period fired up, scoring three goals to take the lead 6-3 after the first half. The Gauchos opened the second half with three consecutive goals before the Navy was able to sneak two goals in. The Navy was able to score two more goals, but it wasn't enough as the Gauchos cruised to a 16-7 victory.

The Gauchos are now 11-2 overall. UC Santa Barbara will continue its season on October 12, when they head to Irvine to participate in the SoCal Tournament. 

UCSB 11, UC San Diego 7

 

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Final

UCSB

5

3

2

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11

UCSD

4

1

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7

UCSB Goals: Derek Shoemaker 2, Matt Gronow 2, Ryan Baliani 2, Bryce Miller, Nicholas Jordan, Nicholas Johnson, Eric Van de Mortel, Nick Wiley, Anthony Buljan
UCSB Saves: Chris Whitelegge 10, Kyle Garwick

UCSD Goals: Dietrich 2, Higginson 2, Jarvis, De Vivo, Moore
UCSD Saves: Cameron Ravanbach 12

UCSB 16, Navy 7

 

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Final

UCSB

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7

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16

Navy

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7

UCSB Goals: Matt Gronow 4, Nicholas Jordan 3, Anthony Buljan 2, Kevin Cappon 2, Nicholas Johnson, Eric Van de Mortel, Thomas Martinho, Alden Geller, Bryce Miller
UCSB Saves: Chris Whitelegge 16

Navy Goals: Lacosse 2, Weggeland, Metcalf, Newby, Patterson, Warren
Navy Saves: Sabesky 8

 

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Players Mentioned

Derek Shoemaker

#20 Derek Shoemaker

Attacker
5' 11"
Sophomore
Ryan Baliani

#9 Ryan Baliani

Attacker
6' 0"
Sophomore
Anthony Buljan

#23 Anthony Buljan

Two-Meters
6' 4"
Freshman
Kevin Cappon

#2 Kevin Cappon

Attacker
6' 2"
Sophomore
Kyle Garwick

#1 Kyle Garwick

Goalkeeper
6' 5"
Freshman
Matt Gronow

#8 Matt Gronow

Attacker
6' 3"
Senior
Nicholas Johnson

#12 Nicholas Johnson

Utility
6' 1"
Sophomore
Nicholas Jordan

#11 Nicholas Jordan

Two-Meters
6' 7"
Sophomore
Thomas Martinho

#24 Thomas Martinho

Attacker
5' 10"
Freshman
Bryce Miller

#6 Bryce Miller

Utility
6' 0"
Senior
Eric Van de Mortel

#13 Eric Van de Mortel

Attacker
6' 2"
Junior
Chris Whitelegge

#1 Chris Whitelegge

Goalkeeper
6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Derek Shoemaker

#20 Derek Shoemaker

5' 11"
Sophomore
Attacker
Ryan Baliani

#9 Ryan Baliani

6' 0"
Sophomore
Attacker
Anthony Buljan

#23 Anthony Buljan

6' 4"
Freshman
Two-Meters
Kevin Cappon

#2 Kevin Cappon

6' 2"
Sophomore
Attacker
Kyle Garwick

#1 Kyle Garwick

6' 5"
Freshman
Goalkeeper
Matt Gronow

#8 Matt Gronow

6' 3"
Senior
Attacker
Nicholas Johnson

#12 Nicholas Johnson

6' 1"
Sophomore
Utility
Nicholas Jordan

#11 Nicholas Jordan

6' 7"
Sophomore
Two-Meters
Thomas Martinho

#24 Thomas Martinho

5' 10"
Freshman
Attacker
Bryce Miller

#6 Bryce Miller

6' 0"
Senior
Utility
Eric Van de Mortel

#13 Eric Van de Mortel

6' 2"
Junior
Attacker
Chris Whitelegge

#1 Chris Whitelegge

6' 1"
Sophomore
Goalkeeper