University's boys water polo team used a strong first quarter performance to defeat Woodbridge, 11-9, in a Pacific Coast League match at University Tuesday afternoon.
The Trojans (2-0 in league, 5-4 overall) jumped out to a 5-1 lead after one quarter before Woodbridge got back into the match by outscoring the Trojans, 4-1, in the second quarter.
The match was tied, 5-5, after a goal by Alex Chung. University regained the lead, 6-5, on a goal by Ryan Hudash with 1:09 left in the second quarter. Woodbridge kept it close through three quarters but University held on in the end.
Woodbridge (1-1, 14-6) was led by Travis Kissinger, who had three goals and Nick Giberson and Alex Chung, who had two goals each.
"I think we came out a little nervous and gave them some turnovers and they're a good team," Woodbridge Coach Matt Campbell said. "They're a good team and they went down and capitalized on those. After that, we settled down and I think we played with a lot of heart and came back and made it a very competitive game."
"Uni is a good team. They capitalize on your mistakes.
"Goalkeeper Zachary Tudhope had a solid game for the Warriors with 13 saves.
"We certainly rely a lot on him and I thought he had a good game," Campbell said.
