UC San Diego’s men’s water polo team fell to Pacific, losing 13-8 in a closely contested match that started strong but saw the Tritons fall behind in the second half. The game was tied at 4-4 at halftime, but the fifth-ranked Tigers pulled ahead decisively, outscoring the 14th-ranked Tritons 9-4 after the break. As a result, UC San Diego’s record dropped to 7-8 while Pacific remained unbeaten at 9-0.
By the Numbers
- Game was tied five times before Pacific pulled away.
- Mihailo Vukazic led all scorers with four goals.
State of Play
- UC San Diego managed to keep the score even in the first half but struggled in the second.
- Bennett Axline extended his goal-scoring streak to seven games, contributing two goals.
What’s Next
UC San Diego will compete in the Gary Troyer tournament on October 4, against Chapman and Fresno Pacific. After that, they return home to host Air Force on October 6…