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Water Polo: Gilchrist scores two in win

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Newport Harbor High and USC alumna Kaleigh Gilchrist scored twice Wednesday, helping the United States women’s senior national water polo team defeat Australia, 8-6, at the FINA World Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

The Americans beat Australia for the third time in four attempts this season. The teams are rivals, as Team USA beat Australia in the semifinals of both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics, each time by a single goal.

Team USA never trailed Wednesday’s match, and went five for six in power-play chances. Team USA is now 2-0 in the tournament after beating South Africa, 18-1, in its opener.

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Gilchrist and Team USA conclude group play against Hungary on Thursday at 12:30 a.m. Pacific time. A live webcast will be offered through FINA TV beginning with Friday’s tournament quarterfinals.

— From staff reports

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