No. 3 USC Women’s Water Polo aims for victory at the Triton Invitational in San Diego, with matches starting this Friday against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Following that, they’ll compete against either No. 11 LMU or No. 21 UC Davis. With a strong start, the team is ranked third nationally, having recently improved to 4-0 after impressive wins at the Lancer Joust, including a dominating 20-2 performance against California Baptist.
By the Numbers
- USC recorded a 20-2 victory over California Baptist.
- Tilly Kearns has scored 178 career goals, ranking her No. 12 all-time at USC.
Yes, But
Despite a strong start, the team faces challenges from ranked opponents in the Triton Invitational, particularly No. 1 UCLA and No. 7 Arizona State, following tough matchups against these established programs.
State of Play
- USC is part of a competitive 16-team field in the Triton Invitational.
- The Trojans remain ranked No. 3 in national standings as of January 29.
What’s Next
If USC secures victories, they could face higher-ranked teams as the tournament progresses, potentially setting up significant matchups that could impact their NCAA standings.
Bottom Line
USC must maintain focus and adapt strategies against varying styles of play to succeed in the Triton Invitational and build momentum for the rest of the season. Their performance could shape their national ranking and NCAA Tournament prospects.
