Day 5: Sunday, May2
12:35 p.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine played ball control in the final period and held on for a 7-6 win over the Aztecs, taking home fifth place at the MPSF Tournament.
12:20 p.m. PT -
Carmen Eggens scored two more goals in the third period as UH took leads 7-3 after three periods.
12:00 p.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine scored two goals in the second period, one by
Monika Eggens and one by
Carmen Eggens and held the Aztecs scoreless to lead 5-3 at halftime.
11:45 a.m. PT - UH and San Diego State are tied 3-3 after the first period. The Rainbow Wahine tied the score at the end of the period as
Monika Eggens scored from mid-pool with two seconds left.
10:00 a.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine had a relaxing afternoon and night yesterday in preparation of today's fifth place game against San Diego State. UH will face the Aztecs for just the second time this season. The team had dinner at 6 p.m., then film following. Today's game starts at 11:30 a.m. PT and updates will be coming soon.
Day 4: Saturday, May 1
12:00 p.m. PT - Following a good performance against Arizona State in the morning game, coach Michel Roy is having the team watch the next game, which UH will play the winner. San Jose State is playing San Diego State. UH beat both teams earlier this season during MPSF play.
After the game, the plan is to go to lunch. It's a great day in L.A. and the weather couldn't be better. There will be some free time, before dinner and film tonight.
11:05 a.m. PT - UH comes out with a strong second half to beat Arizona State 7-4 on the second day of the MPSF Tournament Saturday morning at UCLA.
10:45 a.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine had a strong third period, scoring three goals and holding the Sun Devils scoreless to take a 5-3 lead going into the fourth period.
10:30 a.m. PT - UH went scoreless in the second period, while Arizona State scored one goal and leads 3-2 at halftime.
10:15 a.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine and Sun Devils are tied 2-2 after the first period in the second round game of the MPSF Tournament in Los Angeles.
9:20 a.m. PT - With a three-hour time difference, the Rainbow Wahine play their second round game against Arizona State at 10 a.m. PT, which is 7 a.m. HT. UH's game today is less than 18 hours after its game yesterday. The morning was quick, a fast run to Jamba Juice for some of the players then off to the pool. Getting close to game time, updates to follow.
Day 3: Friday, April 30
8:30 p.m. PT - Following a tough loss in the first round of the MPSF Tournament, the Rainbow Wahine returned to the hotel before dinner. The team picked a couple different places for dinner, including Jerry's Famous Deli.
Following dinner the team headed back to the hotel to get some rest for an early game in the morning. UH faces Arizona State at 10 a.m .PT.
4:06 p.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine managed one goal in the fourth period, but it wasn't enough, as UCLA scored three goals and won 8-6 in the first round of the MPSF Tournament.
3:47 p.m. PT - UH came out in the third period and scored the first two goals to tie the game 5-5.
Monika Eggens scored both goals as the third period ended tied 5-5.
3:30 p.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine used goals by
Monika Eggens,
Carmen Eggens and
Dagmar Genee in the second period, but still trail UCLA 5-3 at halftime.
3:15 p.m. PT - UCLA leads 2-0 after the first period. UH had four power play opportunities but couldn't score.
2:55 p.m. PT - The Rainbow Wahine are minutes away from their first game of the MPSF tournament against host UCLA. This is a big match, with possible NCAA Tournament chances at stake. The game can be heard live over the internet, by clicking on the radio button on the schedule page. Updates soon.
Day 2: Thursday, April 29
7 p.m. PT – Following a film session, the team was off to dinner near the hotel. UH had a full day of practice film and rest, ready for the game Friday.
4 p.m. PT – For the first time this year, and for the first time since UCLA's Spieker Aquatics Complex was renovated, the Rainbow Wahine swam in the competition pool in preparation for Friday's game. UH had a short swim, about an hour and off to dinner.
9 a.m. PT – After getting a good night's rest, UH had an early morning practice at the USC swimming pool, as its time in the UCLA pool is limited to an hour later in the day. The Rainbow Wahine loosened up in the pool and returned to the hotel to rest for later in the day.
