Nov. 1, 1997

No. 3 Stanford Defeats Two-Time Defending NCAA Champion UCLA

STANFORD, Calif. - Brian Heifferon tallied three goals to lift third-ranked Stanford to a 8-7 victory over fifth-ranked UCLA in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation water polo match on Saturday at deGuerre Pool.

David Hay added two goals, including the game winner with 4:57 to play. Sam Grayeli and Adam Wright each scored two goals for the Bruins.

Stanford raised its record to 13-4 overall and 4-1 in the conference. UCLA fell to 10-8 overall and 3-3 in the MPSF.

The Cardinal faces top-ranked Pepperdine on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at deGuerre Pool.

Stanford (13-4, 4-1 MPSF)   3   1   1   3   =   8
UCLA (10-8, 3-3 MPSF)       0   2   2   3   =   7

Stanford scorers: Heifferon 3, Hay 2, Walburger 2 (1, 2-pt goal), Grant 1
UCLA scorers: Wright 2, Grayelli 2, Armato 2, Parker 1
Goalie saves: Aguilera (S) 13; Bonderson (UCLA) 8

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