No. 22 Pacific Women's Water Polo Falls to Top

The Tigers aim to bounce back against UC Merced on Sunday and prepare for their home opener against Concordia University Irvine on February 21. This could serve as an opportunity to regain momentum and integrate returning players into the lineup.By the Numbers

• Dora Alaksza scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists in two games.
• Pacific did not have three key players, including Hila Futorian, who scored 17 goals in the prior weekend.

Yes, ButDespite setbacks against top teams, Pacific’s ability to secure individual accomplishments like Alaksza’s scoring prowess indicates potential for growth. The team needs to focus on recovery and strategy heading into upcoming matches. State of Play

• Pacific’s record stands at 4-2 following the two losses.
• The team will play UC Merced on Sunday in a neutral site game.

What’s NextThe No. 22 Pacific women’s water polo team suffered two defeats against top-10 teams, falling 15-10 to No. 9 UC Davis and 23-8 to No. 4 Cal on Saturday. The team faced challenges without key players, including the standout Hila Futorian, who was out after scoring 17 goals the previous weekend. Junior Dora Alaksza was a bright spot for Pacific, scoring 10 goals across both matches, including six against Cal. Despite strong individual performances, the Tigers struggled in these highly competitive encounters. They look to regroup as they prepare for a matchup against UC Merced. Bottom LineThe absence of key players was detrimental to the Pacific team’s performance, as they faced formidable ranked opponents. While Alaksza’s individual success was commendable, the overall team strategy was impacted due to the lack of depth.