TEMPE, ARIZ.-- In round two of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference Championship Tournament, Sun Devil water polo was defeated by #1 USC, 16-8, in the fifth matchup against the Trojans this season. ASU will be back at Mona Plummer tomorrow to play for third place against #2 seed UCLA at 11:30 AM MST.
Familar foe, USC was able to score first to take a 4-0 lead, and Arizona State was unable to get back into the game despite converting on three of seven power plays.
Chelsea Karimazondo recorded eight saves at goalie, and Itzahiana Baca entered the game with 5:30 remaining in the fourth period.