No. 2 seed San Diego State water polo defeated No. 3 University of the Pacific 11-8 in the semifinals of the Golden Coast Conference Tournament on April 23 at the Chris Kjeldsen Pool in Stockton, Calif.
The Aztecs, who extended their winning streak to five games, were led by senior utility Emily Bennett who scored four goals, including one with 54 seconds remaining in the game in a one-on-one situation to seal the victory.
Right behind Bennett, junior driver Spencer Samuel, who has transitioned to center, scored a hat trick with her final goal coming with 5:28 left in the match.