March 22, 2002

LOS ANGELES - Senior All-American Nina Wengst scored three goals Friday and the No. 3 USC Trojans defeated the Cal State Northridge Matadors, 16-0, in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action at McDonald's Swim Stadium. The Women of Troy jumped out early, outscoring the Matadors, 8-0, in the first period.

USC improves to 15-2 overall and 7-0 in MPSF play while Cal State Northridge falls to 1-8 overall and 0-5 in conferece play. The Women of Troy have won six straight matches.

USC travels to San Diego State tomorrow for another MPSF match beginning at noon.

CSUN 0 0 0 0 - 0 USC 8 1 6 1 - 16

USC Goals: Nina Wengst 3, Katrin Dierolf 2, Aniko Pelle 2, Sandra Milicev 2, Eszter Gyori, Melissa Madrid, Erin Wilson, Julie Henn, Laura Trunk, Lauren Arthur, Katay Kocsis.

Saves: Jessica Moody (CSUN) 2, Sarah Mix (USC) 2, Courtney Lee (USC) 2.

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