The UC Davis men’s water polo team faced defeats against No. 2 Stanford and No. 10 Long Beach State during the MPSF Invitational. In their first match, the Aggies fell 19-12 despite a strong fourth quarter, with Thomas Kiesling scoring a hat trick and Baxter Chelsom making eight saves. The second match ended in a close 12-10 loss as Brady Simon recorded ten blocks, but a last-minute goal from Long Beach sealed UC Davis’s fate, bringing their record to 5-7. The Aggies are set to play against No. 15 UC San Diego next.
By the Numbers
- UC Davis scored 12 goals against Stanford, while Stanford scored 19.
- Against Long Beach State, UC Davis tallied 10 goals to Long Beach’s 12.
Yes, But
Despite the losses, rookies like Thomas Kiesling and Brady Simon showed promising performances that indicate potential for future matches. However, the Aggies need to improve consistency to compete against higher-ranked teams…