For the No. 15 Michigan women’s water polo team, Sunday’s matchup against No. 4 Hawaii was one that got away from it.
Despite a furious four-goal surge in the final period, the Wolverines (0-3) were unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 11-10 at the Fresno State Aquatics Center. Against the Rainbow Wahine (2-1), Michigan’s struggle to finish its shot attempts in the first half decided the matchup.
The contest began with a defensive standoff until Hawaii broke through in the first period, scoring three times to take an early 3-0 lead. Junior attacker Ari Karampetsou provided Michigan’s lone response in the opening frame, as the Wolverines’ offense struggled to find a rhythm against Hawaii’s physical perimeter defense…