Oct. 23, 2004

Malibu, Ca. - The second-ranked Stanford men's water polo team spotted eighth-ranked Pepperdine a 1-0 lead early in the first period, but then the Cardinal took control enroute to a 12-3 victory over the Waves on Saturday in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation game.

Down by a goal early, Stanford took a 3-1 lead after the first period, and extended it to 6-2 at halftime. The Cardinal then led by six goals, 8-2, after three periods. Pepperdine scored to make it 8-3 in the fourth period, but Stanford then scored four straight goals.

Tony Azevedo and Peter Varellas each scored three goals while Tyler Drake added a pair of scores.

The victory upped Stanford's season record to 14-2 and 3-0 in the MPSF. Pepperdine fell to 9-9 overall and 1-2 in league play.

Stanford travels to seventh-ranked UC San Diego Sunday (noon).

Stanford (14-2, 3-0 MPSF) 3 3 2 4 = 12
Pepperdine (9-9, 1-2 MPSF) 1 1 0 1 = 3
Stanford Scorers: Azevedo 3, Varellas 3, Drake 2, Tyre 1, Crum 1, Hopkins 1, Pantuliano 1
Pepperdine Scorers: Hewko 1, Miller 1, Mann 1
Goalie Saves: Taylor (S) 7; Miller (P) 9

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