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Hat trick heroes propel No. 22 SDSU past California Baptist into Golden Coast Conference semifinals

Fueled by a trio of hat tricks and fierce defense, SDSU punched its ticket to the semifinals and now eyes an upset over top-seeded Loyola Marymount

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San Diego State attacker Sammi Byers launches a ball while a California Baptist defender attempts to block. Image Courtesy of Golden Coast Conference.

Spurred by hat tricks from Sammi Byers, Julianne Stark, and Mimi Stoupas, the No. 22-ranked San Diego State water polo team outlasted California Baptist 14-13 on Friday afternoon to punch its ticket to the semifinals of the 2025 Golden Coast Conference (GCC) Championship at Burns Aquatic Center.