BERKELEY, Calif.—No. 6 California defeated No. 24 CSU Bakersfield 13-3 in the water polo regular season finale for both schools Saturday afternoon.

The Bears led 3-1 after one with Nicola Barrett scoring the lone CSUB goal.  The Bears outscored the Roadrunners 2-0 in the second for a four-goal halftime lead. Cal scored three quick goals in the third quarter to extend the advantage to 8-2.

Jada Helberg tallied the second 'Runners power play goal of the frame to halt the Bears' momentum on the ensuing CSUB possession. California responded with a goal on their two next possessions to lead 10-3 after three. Sierra Smiley scored two her game high four goals in the fourth quarter as the Bears would go onto the victory.

“We have to convert on our 6 on 5s and score on our open looks,” said CSUB head coach Jason Gall. “We were a little confused defensively which led to some goals. If we can learn from our mistakes, we should be in good shape going into next weekend.”

The Roadrunners will host the MPSF Tournament next weekend. CSUB will be the No. 7 seed and play the No. 2 seed, UCLA on Friday at 11 a.m. For complete MPSF Tournament coverage head to GoRunners.com.

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California             3 2 5 2                   13

CSUB                 1 0 2 0                   3

Cal Goals- Smiley 4, Loughlin 3, Mutafyan 2, Saunders 2, Paul 1, Vowell 1

CSUB Goals-Barrett 1, Benson 1, Helberg 1

Cal Saves-Not Available

CSUB Saves-Wahlstrom 6