The fifth-ranked Pacific men’s water polo team fought in one of its toughest matches this season, but couldn’t outlast No. 8 Long Beach State, losing 14-13 in double overtime on Friday night at Chris Kjeldsen Pool.
The loss dropped the Tigers to 10-10, 3-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while the 49ers are 8-11, 1-2..
Luke Pavillard led the Tigers with four goals and two steals. Engin Ege Colak had three goals, two assists and one steal, Luis Araya had two goals, three assists and two steals, Bogdan Djerkovic had two goals and one steal, Andrea DeNari had two goals, two assists, and a steal, and Eli Lule had three assists and a steal.