TEMPE, Ariz. – No. 7 Sun Devil Water Polo (5-2) played No. 10 UCSB (8-1) to an extremely close match to start the day before finishing the weekend with a top-25 win over No. 24 California Baptist (4-6) to finish the three-day Cross-Conference Challenge 4-1.
The Sun Devils are on the road for the next month, first up vs. San Diego State to open the UCSD Triton Invitational Saturday, Feb. 9 at 12:10 am MT/11:10 am PT. For all the updated scores, schedules, and more, visit TheSunDevils.Com.
Match #1: UCSB 11, ASU 10
In the marquee matchup of the weekend with seven lead changes and four ties, the No. 7 Sun Devils battled to the end, coming up just short to No. 10 UCSB, 11-10.
Lieke Rogge gave ASU the early lead at the 5:15 mark of the first quarter before UCSB gained the lead, 3-1, over the next three minutes. Maud Koopman and Viktoria Orlova would score a minute apart to knot the score at 3 at the first quarter break.
Back and forth over the second quarter, the lead changed three different times before Bente Rogge tied the match once again at 6 with 1:24 remaining until halftime. UCSB took a one goal lead into halftime with a goal eight seconds before the half.
UCSB scored two of three goals in the third quarter but with 5:37 left in the game, Julia Reyes tied the game once again at 9. UCSB would score back-to-back goals before Amira Van Buren's powerplay goal at 2:16 brought the Devils within one, which would be as close as they would get.
Bente Rogge led the way with three goals for ASU while Julia Reyes and Amira Van Buren scored two apiece. Lieke Rogge, Maud Koopman, and Viktoria Orlova also added goals to the scoresheet.
In goal, Bridget Johnston made two saves in one half of play while Chelsea Karimazondo made three saves in the second half.
Match #2: ASU 13, CBU 2
The Sun Devils rebounded in the final game of the weekend with a 13-2 win over No. 24 California Baptist.
ASU scored the first goal of the game and, despite the Lancers tying the game nearly three minutes into the contest, would go on to take an 8-2 lead into halftime.
More of the same, Arizona State scored five more consecutive goals after the half to pad their lead and cruise the victory.
Maud Koopman padded her already impressive resume with four goals, leading the way for the Devils, while Lieke Rogge and Viktoria Orlova scored two goals apiece. Julia Reyes, Amira Van Buren, Layla Waters, Borbala Kekesi, and Bente Rogge also earned a place on the scoresheet with a goal apiece. Lieke and Bente Rogge also led the team with four and three steals apiece, respectively.
Bridget got the start (and win) in goal with five saves while Chelsea Karimazondo played the final quarter, making four saves. ASU also outshot CBU, 34-24.
The Sun Devils are on the road for the next month, first up vs. San Diego State to open the UCSD Triton Invitational Saturday, Feb. 9 at 12:10 am MT/11:10 am PT. For all the updated scores, schedules, and more, visit TheSunDevils.Com.
Match #1: UCSB 11, ASU 10
In the marquee matchup of the weekend with seven lead changes and four ties, the No. 7 Sun Devils battled to the end, coming up just short to No. 10 UCSB, 11-10.
Lieke Rogge gave ASU the early lead at the 5:15 mark of the first quarter before UCSB gained the lead, 3-1, over the next three minutes. Maud Koopman and Viktoria Orlova would score a minute apart to knot the score at 3 at the first quarter break.
Back and forth over the second quarter, the lead changed three different times before Bente Rogge tied the match once again at 6 with 1:24 remaining until halftime. UCSB took a one goal lead into halftime with a goal eight seconds before the half.
UCSB scored two of three goals in the third quarter but with 5:37 left in the game, Julia Reyes tied the game once again at 9. UCSB would score back-to-back goals before Amira Van Buren's powerplay goal at 2:16 brought the Devils within one, which would be as close as they would get.
Bente Rogge led the way with three goals for ASU while Julia Reyes and Amira Van Buren scored two apiece. Lieke Rogge, Maud Koopman, and Viktoria Orlova also added goals to the scoresheet.
In goal, Bridget Johnston made two saves in one half of play while Chelsea Karimazondo made three saves in the second half.
Match #2: ASU 13, CBU 2
The Sun Devils rebounded in the final game of the weekend with a 13-2 win over No. 24 California Baptist.
ASU scored the first goal of the game and, despite the Lancers tying the game nearly three minutes into the contest, would go on to take an 8-2 lead into halftime.
More of the same, Arizona State scored five more consecutive goals after the half to pad their lead and cruise the victory.
Maud Koopman padded her already impressive resume with four goals, leading the way for the Devils, while Lieke Rogge and Viktoria Orlova scored two goals apiece. Julia Reyes, Amira Van Buren, Layla Waters, Borbala Kekesi, and Bente Rogge also earned a place on the scoresheet with a goal apiece. Lieke and Bente Rogge also led the team with four and three steals apiece, respectively.
Bridget got the start (and win) in goal with five saves while Chelsea Karimazondo played the final quarter, making four saves. ASU also outshot CBU, 34-24.