NCAA Water Polo Update Halftime Score: UCLA 4 USC 4
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The NCAA Men’s Water Polo Finals are at the halfway mark all tied up 4-4!
USC pre-game huddle
At halftime of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Water Polo National Championship, the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans are deadlocked at 4-4 in a fiercely competitive match at Stanford University’s Avery Aquatic Center.
First Half Highlights:
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First Quarter:
- UCLA’s Nico Tierney converted a 5-meter penalty shot, giving the Bruins a 2-0 lead with 3:39 remaining.
- USC responded with a power-play goal by Lopez Stuart, narrowing the deficit.
- The Trojans capitalized on another power play, equalizing at 2-2 with 18 seconds left.
- UCLA’s final shot of the quarter hit the crossbar, leaving the score tied.
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Second Quarter:
- USC’s player #10 scored a power-play goal, putting the Trojans ahead 3-2 at the 7-minute mark.
- UCLA’s Chase Dodd fired a goal from 6 meters, leveling the score at 3-3.
- USC’s Tom McGuire executed a “donut” shot, slipping the ball between the UCLA goalie’s arms, reclaiming the lead at 4-3 with 2 minutes left.
- Ryder Dodd of UCLA tied the game at 4-4 with his first goal, and the half ended with both teams deadlocked.
The Dodd Brothers of UCLA get ready to rumble!
Both teams have showcased exceptional defensive strategies and capitalized on power-play opportunities, setting the stage for an intense second half.
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The second half promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this championship match, as these storied rivals vie for the national title.
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