Tigers Go Undefeated in Conference Action, Secure Top Seed in Next Week's Orange Empire Conf. Championships

RIVERSIDE -- Finishing a conference schedule undefeated for the first time since 2010, the Riverside City College (RCC) Tigers women's water polo squad secured the top spot in next week's Orange Empire Conference (OEC) Championships with a 6-5 OEC home win over the Fullerton College Hornets Wednesday (Oct. 28) at RCC's Riverside Aquatics Center.

Riverside (20-3 overall, 5-0 OEC) also went 5-0 in OEC action in 2010 en route to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) championship (32-0 record).

Against Fullerton, Riverside trailed, 3-2, at the end of the first quarter before settling for a 4-4 tie at halftime and after three quarters. RCC then outscored the Hornets, 2-1, in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

"We just couldn't get out of our own way (early in the game)," said RCC third year head coach Doug Finfrock."

In the win over Fullerton, frosh attacker Mary Myers (Riverside / M.L. King HS '15) co-led the Tigers with two goals and added five steals. Frosh two-meter offensive player Emily Martin (Yucaipa / Yucaipa HS '15) also scored two goals and added two steals. Sophomore goalkeeper Kayla Chang (Laie, Oahu, HI / Kahuku HS '13) went the distance and logged nine saves.

With the top spot secured in next week's OEC Championships, which will be held at RCC, will receive a first-round bye.

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