California Baptist University
Harvard
Lancers Hang Tough Against No. 9 Harvard
10/25/2019 4:47:00 PM | Men's Water Polo
SANTA CLARA --- California Baptist University matched up against No. 9 Harvard Crimson on Friday at the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament, as the Lancers dropped the top-ranked match, 15-12.
The top-ranked Crimson entered the pool with a perfect 18-0 record and seven wins over top-20 teams. This marked the second time the Lancers had faced Harvard in the water, as the last time they met came back in 2013 when the Crimson came away with an 11-10 nail-biter.
The opening minutes of the game was a boat race, as each side scored goals in the first minute of play. CBU would take the advantage after the first quarter, leading the top-ranked Crimson, 4-3.
Harvard opened up the second quarter with three straight goals to take its first lead of the match at 6-4. The Lancers responded with a pair of goals to cut the deficit to one and even tied the score up two more times before going into the half down by one, 8-7.
Coming out of the break, the Lancers looked to reclaim their lead with a couple of quick shots. Harvard was able to score two-straight goals in the third quarter, giving the Crimson a two-goal lead the rest of the way.
CBU trailed the rest of the match but didn't go down without a fight, scoring two more goals in the final quarter.
Harvard moves to 19-0 on the season, while the Lancers are now 10-13.
Logan Mena led the Lancers in scoring with three goals, while Joe Galgani tallied two goals and a team-high three assists. PJ McDonough and Zach Lowery also recorded two goals on the day.
Gabe Throne received the start in the cage for the Lancers, recording 12 saves.
CBU will close out its time at the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament with two more top-ranked teams on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Lancers will take on No. 18 St. Francis at 9 a.m. and No. 15 Bucknell at 1 p.m.
