The United States' women's water polo team, which has garnered medals in all three of its prior Olympic experiences, made a huge step towards another appearance on the podium with a 9-6 victory over Italy in Sunday's (Aug. 6) quarterfinals. Team USA was bolstered by the play of Cal alumnae Heather Petri and Elsie Windes. The two Golden Bears registered assists in the second quarter when the Americans broke away from a 3-3 tie. More...