The No. 21 Pacific Tigers women's water polo team triumphed over the No. 20 Cal Baptist Lancers in a thrilling 14-13 quarterfinal clash at the Golden Coast Conference Tournament. Junior Laia Marsinach Ortega was pivotal, scoring six goals, while the Tigers had a strong defensive performance led by goalkeeper Maja Lizy Dulic, who made 12 saves. This victory avenged their earlier regular-season loss to the Lancers and set up a semifinal match against top-seeded LMU.

By the Numbers
  • Ortega scored six goals on nine shot attempts.
  • Dulic achieved a season-high 12 saves in the match.
State of Play
  • Pacific improved to 19-12 in their all-time series against Cal Baptist.
  • The team faces No. 8 LMU next, having lost to them 13-7 in the regular season.
What's Next

Pacific is set to take on the top-seeded LMU in the semifinals of the tournament, aiming to leverage their revenge mentality from the previous loss.

Bottom Line

The Tigers' win over the Lancers not only showcased their resilience but also sets the stage for a competitive semifinal. Success against LMU could shift the momentum heading into the closer of the season.