ORANGE, Calif. – In its second match of the season, the Chapman University women's water polo defeated visiting Redlands 10-7. Junior Charlene Ma scored three times and sophomore Sophie Salstrom made 15 saves to key the victory.

The two teams were meeting just two weeks after Redlands pulled out a heartbreaking victory with the game-winning goal in the final minute. Chapman returned the favor with a more decisive victory to split the season series/

The Bulldogs jumped on top early with two goals in the opening minute of play. However, Chapman settled in and scored six of the next seven goals to take a 6-3 lead early in the third quarter. Ma's first goal put Chapman on the board and freshman Leighanne Estabrook tied the match at 2-2 just 39 seconds later.

Redlands struck again before Estabrook's second goal again tied the match just before the end of the first quarter. Salstrom and the Panther defense engaged in a tight, defensive struggle in well-played second quarter and won the battle to take a 4-3 lead into halftime. Freshman Francesca Snyder's goal gave the Panthers their first lead.

Chapman continued on its run in the third with goals from freshman Kasey Markell and sophomore Camille Chiang to build the 6-3 lead. Redlands responded with back-to-back goals to pull within early in the fourth but Chapman pulled away late as Salstrom locked Redlands out over the final four-and-a-half minutes while the offense continued building the lead.

Chapman will next face Concordia on Thursday before ending the regular season with matches against Cal Lutheran on consecutive weeks.

By Steven Olveda
Sports Information Director

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