Aggies' offense powers 14-6 victory over UC Santa Barbara

Utility player Sofia Bozzo (6) winds up and prepares to shoot. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Utility player Sofia Bozzo (6) winds up and prepares to shoot. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

By GRANT JUDKINS — photo@theaggie.org

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the UC Davis women's water polo team defeated UC Santa Barbara 14-6 in their Big West Conference opening match. Hat tricks from Sadie Henry and Ashley Wallin helped the Aggies secure the win.

UC Davis goalkeeper Eva Stein (1A) during the match. (Grant Judkins)

UC Davis player Harper Gilbert (1B) greets UC Santa Barbara player Gigi Rimlinger (21) before the match. (Grant Judkins)

Liberty Massman (18) waves to the crowd during player introductions. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Gianna Nocetti (9) waves to the crowd during player introductions. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Utility player Ashley Wallin (15) defends against UC Santa Barbara offense. Wallin scored three goals, leading the Aggies offense alongside her teammate Sadie Henry. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Madison Sparre (11) defends against UC Santa Barbara offense. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Gianna Nocetti (9) holds the ball high as she prepares to pass to a teammate. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Gianna Nocetti (9) prepares to pass the ball. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

A UC Davis water polo player looks for an opening to pass the ball. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Photographed by: Grant Judkins — photo@theaggie.org