Second Ranked UCLA Men’s Water Polo Defeat #3 USC
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The #2 ranked UCLA Men’s Water Polo team defeated the #3 ranked USC Trojans in the first game of the NorCal Classic in Stockton, CA. In UCLA’s first true test against an elite team, the Bruins played a very tight game in a 9-7 win over their crosstown rivals. UCLA now gets ready to play in the first place game against first place Stanford later today at 5:20 p.m. With this win, UCLA improves to 11-0 on the season.
No. 2 UCLA heads to NorCal finals vs. No. 1 Stanford with 9-7 win over No. 3 USC. UCLA has won 3 of last 4 over USC! #GoBruins
— UCLA Water Polo (@UCLAWaterPolo) September 21, 2014
No. 3 USC leads No. 2 UCLA, 5-4, at the break. Trojans score the final three goals of the second period.
— UCLA Water Polo (@UCLAWaterPolo) September 21, 2014
The Trojans had lead 5-4 at halftime, but Paul Reynolds, Chris Fahlsing, Cristiano Mirachi and a two-goal second-half performance by Danny McClintick gave the Bruins the lead and eventual win. USC had several chances, especial with a few power plays, but the Bruins were able to hold them off and limit the Trojans to only two second half goals. With this win, UCLA strikes first in the Crosstown Cup.
The @UCLAWaterPolo team gets the first points towards the #CrosstownCup after a 9-7 win over USC! #UltimateRivalry
— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) September 21, 2014
Go Bruins!