THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Cal Lutheran women's water polo had an early deficit it wasn't able to overcome as the Regals fell to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas 14-8 on Wednesday afternoon.

The Regals (4-14, 0-2 SCIAC), got off to a slow start as the Athenas took a 6-2 advantage after the first quarter. The Athenas shut out the Regals in the second quarter and held an 8-2 advantage at the half. The scoring picked up in the second half with each team scoring six goals. 

Bethany Metcalfe led the way offensively with four goals and Katie Knight added two more. Jacsen Donohue kept the ball moving as she dished out five assists. 

The defense recorded 11 steals with Donohue having three and Reyna Clark being next with two. Sophie Raquel saw action in the game and made 10 saves. 

The Regals continue the season with Caltech. The teams play on Saturday at 7 pm.