IRVINE, CALIF. – The opening game of the Barbara Kalbus Invitational saw No. 7 Sun Devil Water Polo fight until the end against No. 12 Long Beach State (8-3), but was unable to overcome a 4-goal deficit early in the game, resulting in a 11-9 defeat. Senior Luca Petovary shined with five goals and an assist.
Petovary's tally of 5+ goals in a game marks the fifth time this season she's reached the mark, and the 14th straight game with 3+ goals in a game. In total she six points during the game.