DAVIS, Calif. - Cal State Fullerton women's water polo remain in search of their first conference win after falling to UC Davis, 18-3, on the road Saturday. The Titans stand 11-16 overall and 0-4 in conference play.
UC Davis attacked Fullerton early, with a goal in the first 30 seconds of the game. The Aggies deposited six more shots behind Haden Skye Bates to grab a 7-1 lead over the Titans by the end of the first period.
Kieran Scout Bates beat the Aggies to the goal to put the Titans on the board with just over three minutes left in the first.
Four exclusions against the Titans in the first period gave Davis power play opportunities, but a solid Titans defense stopped them from scoring.
Skye Bates and her defense continued to improve as they prevented the Aggies from scoring until five minutes into the second period.
Mia Solarzano captured a pass from Brittney Pino and launched it into the goal with five seconds left before the break. The Titans entered halftime trailing 10-2.
UC Davis returned from the break and added five more goals to their tally for a 15-2 lead over the Titans.
Gabrielle Zaretskiy buried a shot for the Titans, which became the third and last goal the Titans would put in the net. This goal was Zaretskiy's 60th of the season.
The Titans struggled to find a made shot in the fourth period and allowed the Aggies to grab three more goals to beat the Titans 18-3.
Fullerton will return home for the last time this season for a 1 p.m. matchup against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, April 15.
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