Schwab's Small College Sports Column

  • February 20, 2010

By Matt Schwab
Bay Area News Group Small College Sports Columnist

SPLASHING SENSATION: The Cal State 91³Ô¹Ï women's water polo team was ranked in the Collegiate Water Polo Association Top 20 Varsity Poll for the first time this week, at No. 19.

The Pioneers beat three Division I opponents at last weekend's Roadrunner Invitational in Bakersfield, topping Cal State Bakersfield (10-9, OT), Colorado State (8-7) and Santa Clara (9-8). Senior utility Jenna Casady had eight goals overall. Freshman goalie Emily Hucal posted her fourth win over a Division I opponent.

The Pioneers entered this weekend 2-2 against top 20 teams and 4-1 against Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) squads.