SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Maggie Oys, Hailey Eberle and Gabi Sicat each tallied two goals, and Santa Clara women's water polo held Sonoma State scoreless in the second half of a 9-4 victory on Saturday in its home opener.

Oys posted two consecutive goals in the second quarter and Kelly Frumkin's strike 1 second before halftime gave the Broncos their first lead at 5-4.

Santa Clara (5-4) extended its edge with two goals each in the third and fourth quarters.

Sicat's goal in the final minute of the third increased the lead to 7-4.

Lydia Dadd registered eight saves and one assist for the Broncos who have won three of their last four.

Cassidy Mundt had two goals for the Seawolves (2-6) who were held to just 1-for-8 with the extra attacker.

Santa Clara was 3 of 6 with the power play and scored on its lone 5-meter attempt by Eberle.

Frumkin was credited with three assists and Emma Allegrucci drew three kickouts,

Sonoma State took led 3-1 in the first quarter on back-to-back goals from Mundt.

Maggie Ireland posted a goal midway through the first quarter, and Eberle scored with 37 seconds left in the first quarter to pull Santa Clara within 3-2.

NOTES
• Emma Allegrucci, Maddy Gomes, Kelly Frumkin, Maggie Oys, Hailey Eberle, Gabi Sicat and Lydia Dadd started the game.

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The Broncos play Monterey State at home on Saturday. Start time is noon.

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