Sophomore utility Maddie Higginson handles the ball during the Aztecs 12-9 loss to the SDSU alumni at the Aztec Aquaplex on Jan. 26.
In a doubleheader, No. 22 San Diego State water polo lost to No. 17 Long Beach State 7-6 and beat No. 24 Bucknell 12-8 on March 9 at the Aztec Aquaplex.
After the first game, head coach Carin Crawford said how the team was able to improve defensively.
“Our defense was better,” Crawford said. “We had a lot more hustle and willingness to help each other and crash back at center, so I was pleased overall.