Redlands, Calif. -  The University of Redlands men's water polo team fell at the Thompson Aquatic Center, 16-10, against the Chapman Panthers.

The Bulldogs were first to strike with an Austin Galanski (FY, Bakersfield, Calif.) goal off an Andrew Sorensen (FY, Long Beach, Calif.) assist 1:16 into the match. After conceding a pair of goals, Sorensen again found Galanski for the goal with 5:23 left.

After one quarter the Bulldogs found themselves down 5-2.

30 seconds into the second quarter first-year Spencer Clinton (Cypress, Calif.) had an unassisted goal that made it 6-3 Panthers. 39 seconds later first-year Max Wagener (Piedmont, Calif.) scored off a Brett Peoples (FY, Long Beach, Calif.) assist.

Despite the hot start to the second quarter, the Bulldogs failed to score again and were down 11-4 at halftime.

After not scoring for 14:43, the U of R found the back of the net after Ron Gvishi (FY, Albany, Calif.) fed fellow first-year Owen Nishimura (Carlsbad, Calif.) for the Bulldogs fifth goal. Then with seven seconds left in the third quarter, Gvishi found Jack Ryan (FY, Ventura, Calif.) for the goal.

1:23 into the fourth quarter the Bulldogs were able to take advantage of a powerplay opportunity thanks to Sorensen who scored. The Bulldogs got another powerplay goal, this time the goal came courtesy of Galanski as he was able to find the back of the net with 2:06 left.

Wagener and Spencer Clinton both scored in the final two minutes and Nathaniel Rucker-Jensen (Jr., Agoura, Calif.) picked up an assist as the Bulldogs fell 16-10 but did win the final quarter 4-1.

On the night they shot .345 and went 3-11 on powerplay opportunities. Wagener and Clinton both had a pair of goals. Sorensen and Gvishi both dished two assists as well. Also, all 10 Bulldogs goals came from first-years which definitely shows promise for the future.

The Bulldogs final road match of the year will be a trip to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps this Saturday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m.