Ladies’s Water Polo | March 22, 2023
#2 USC(19-1, 1-0) vs. #19 Indiana (13-10, 0-3)
Saturday 25 March | 12.00|Uytengsu Aquatics Facility
Collection document(because 1997): USC leads 16-0
Last conference: USC 16, IU 7 (Feb. 4, 2023)
TELEVISION: Pac-12 Network(Press Reporter: Greg Mescall)
STREAM | STATS
TODAY
No. 2 USC is back in house waters today for its very first activity at the Uytengsu Aquatics Facility because February 18. The Trojans (19-1, 1-0 MPSF) host Indiana (13-10, 0-3) in an MPSF video game at 12 Saturday (March 25).
MAINTAIN
This weekend break’s USC-Indiana face-off will certainly be telecasted on the Pac-12 Networks, with Greg Mescall on the phone. Customers can access the real-time stream at pac12.me/WWP-IND-USC. Live statistics can be located at scores.6-8sports.com.
POSITIONS
USC was placed No. 2 in the country to open up 2023, matching the Trojans’ 2022 surface. Since the current round of nationwide positions (launched March 22), USC is still placed No. 2 in the country.
LAST ACT
USC invested Springtime Barge in Honolulu for a training journey that consisted of 2 non-conference matches. The Trojans racked up triumphes in both examinations as well as earned a 19-1 total document for their initiatives at the Battle each other Kahanamoku Aquatic Complicated.
#2 USC 16, #5 Hawaii 7
USC duped 10 objectives in the 2nd fifty percent as well as quit simply a solitary objective in the 4th to secure the roadway win at Hawaii. It was a close video game out of evictions as protection was the very early name of the video game. Tilly Kearns as well as Alejandra Aznar tallied the Trojans’ very first objective of the evening prior to Hawaii discharged back, making it a 2-1 margin after 8 mins of activity. A Rainbow Wahine 5-meter charge shot had points also at 2-2 early in the 2nd, however USC reacted with back-to-back objectives to repossess the lead. Later on, Elegance Tehaney supplied a crosscage rocket adhered to by a Kearns take that caused one Maggie Johnson objective as well as it was 6-3 USC at halftime. The violation opened on both ends in the 3rd, however USC was still on a strong course. Mireia Guiral rattled 2 objectives right into that framework whileJulia Janov jumped on ball game sheet as well as Tehaney as well as Bayley Weber each tallied their 2nd strikeout of the evening to place USC in advance 11-6 getting in the 4th. USC would certainly manage both ends of the swimming pool in the last 8 mins, racking up 5 even more objectives from 5 various gamers while surrendering simply one to the Rainbow Wahine to round off a last 16-7 success.
#2 USC 16, #24 San Diego State 7
The Trojans obtained a career-high 10 conserves from the fresher goaltender Certain Ward to aid secure down the success while Bayley Weber, Elegance Tehaney as well as Fanny Muzsnay each tallied hat methods for the Trojan reason. USC opened up a 5-0 lead on the Aztecs with a set of objectives each Tilly Kearns as well as Bayley Weber to entrust to a bang Alejandra Aznar. San Diego State broke the USC protection as well as goalkeeper Certain Ward simply as soon as in the very first fifty percent as the Trojans gathered 11 objectives. Elegance Tehaney as well as Weber both had hat methods in position at halftime as USC led 11-1 at halftime. In the 3rd duration, Claire Haas as well as Emma Lawson each counted their very first objective of the day, as well as Fanny Muzsnay supplied her 2nd to aid USC lead 14-4 getting in the 4th. Muzsnay made it 3 with a strikeout in the last, as well as Christina Crum would certainly finish USC’s offending assault with a 5-yard charge that assisted top the Trojans’ 16-7 success over the Aztecs.
NOTES:
– USC’s gain Hawai’i was its 28th touch over the Rainbow Wahine as well as 50th all-time in between the programs because 1997.
– USC’s second-period nothing of SDSU noted the 14th time this period that the Trojans have actually held a challenger scoreless in a complete duration of routine play.
– Goalkeeper Certain Ward taped a career-high 10 conserves vs. SDSU.
– With 3 objectives versus Hawai’i as well as versus SDSU, Bayley Weber remains to lead the group in multi-goal video games, currently with 15 this period.
– With their initiatives in Honolulu, Weber as well as Tilly Kearns lead the group in objectives in 18 video games this period.
– USC’s gain San Diego State was its 41st right over the Aztecs.
BY THE NUMBERS
Currently 20 video games deep right into 2023, USC’s well balanced racking up leadBayley Weberwith 50 objectives, adhered to byTilly Kearnswith 42,Alejandra Aznarwith 27 as well asPaige Hauschildas well asElegance Tehaneywith 25 computers. In all, 23 Trojans have actually racked up at the very least one objective to day, consisting of 8 with their very first objective as a Trojan. Defensively, all 4 USC goalkeepers have actually represented the 19-1 beginning, led by the elderlyCaroline Stern. Stern standards 9.6 conserves per video game. video game, many thanks partly to a career-high 16 conserves made versus Lengthy BeachState on Jan. 28, among 5 double-digit conserves by Stern thus far this period. USC’s various other 3 goaltenders Laine Hourigan,Sophia Steinas well asCertain Ward remain in their very first period of activity as Trojans. On the whole, the team has approximately 10.1 conserves per battle to secure Trojan defenses, permitting simply 7.0 objectives per ownership. suit. USC has actually outscored challengers 340-139 thus far while holding groups scoreless in 14 various durations to day, consisting of an effective second-half nothing of No. 6 UC Irvine on Feb. 18.
INCREASING
Redshirt eldersPaige Hauschildas well asBayley Weberare neck-and-neck as they climb up USC’s all-time racking up ladder. Weber just recently recorded the No. 10 area with his 193 occupation objectives, simply in advance of No. 11 Hauschild with 189 to day. Numerous professional Trojans are likewise growing.Elegance Tehaneyrests at No. 16 with 148 to her name. In the meanwhileTilly Kearnsthat signed up with the 100-goal club at USC previously this period, currently has 135 objectives as a Trojan that gets on the edge of the top-20 area.Mireia Guiralis likewise growing with 114 occupation objectives. On the protective end, elderly goalkeeperCaroline Sternhas actually taken control of as No. 8 all-time amongst USC goaltenders with his 323 occupation conserves.
ELEGANCE OBTAINS MPSF FORMALITY
USC redshirt elderlyElegance Tehaneygained his very first MPSF Gamer of the Week choice after racking up 5 objectives throughout 2 USC wins in Honolulu. Versus No. 5 host Hawai’i, Tehaney racked up 2 objectives as well as included a help in USC’s 16-7 gain the Rainbow Wahine. 2 days later on, the lefty was 3-for-3 on violation to tape-record a hat technique while likewise getting hold of 2 takes in a 16-7 gain San Diego State to enhance USC’s total document to 19-1. With 25 objectives racked up thus far this period, Tehaney has actually reached No. 16 all-time in racking up at USC with 148 occupation objectives. She is the 3rd Trojan to win the MPSF’s regular honor this period, by political election Tilly Kearns as well as Bayley Weber.
EVEN MORE WAVES FROM WEBER
Bayley Weberwas a driving pressure in an essential MPSF roadway win in Berkeley. For her well-rounded initiatives in aiding the Trojans place No. 3 in The Golden State, Weber was called the March 14 MPSF Gamer of the Week. Weber was USC’s leading marker with 4 objectives in the Trojans’ 15-14 overtime win at Cal. Weber likewise attracted 3 nothings as well as had a help, an area block as well as a swipe in the crucial meeting win. With his initiative in the Trojan win, Weber leads the group with 13 multi-goal video games this period. She is linked for the group leader with objectives racked up in 16 of USC’s 18 video games this period. This is Weber’s 2nd MPSF Gamer of the Week choice this period as well as the 4th of her USC occupation.
HATS OFF TO THE CAPTAINS
USC’s 2023 captains are an embellished set. Both 2020 Olympians, Paige HaushildandTilly Kearnsis the seasoned foundation of the Trojan lineup once more. Kearns completed the 2022 period atop the racking up checklist with 64 objectives, 10th most racked up in a solitary period in program background and also as a Peter J. Cutino Honor finalist. The Aussie Olympian gained places on the 2022 NCAA All-Tournament First String, MPSF All-Tournament Group as well as All-MPSF FirstTeam for her work with 2 meters. Olympic gold champion Hauschild gathered 47 objectives of her very own last period while using stress on both sides of the swimming pool. Hauschild was a fresher when USC won the 2018 NCAA champion, though both she as well as Kearns were out training with their particular Olympic groups when the Trojans last won everything in 2021. Hauschild as well as Kearns are 2 of 7 returning All-Americans at USC in 2023. checklist, alongsideAlejandra Aznar,Mireia Guiral,Caroline Stern,Elegance Tehaneyas well asBayley Weber.
EVEN MORE PETS
In overall, USC returns 13 participants of its 16-man lineup from the 2022 NCAA Competition. Along with its 7 All-Americans, experienced deepness returns in the type of elders Téa Poljak,Claire Haas,Brooklyn Aguileraas well asChristina Crumalong with juniorJulia Janovas well as studentsHonnie Vandeweghe-O’Sheaas well asIsabel Zimmerman..
YOUNG PRACTICE
USC’s most recent enhancements originate from a variety of the most effective skills on the planet, consisting of American pipe participantsMorgan Nethertonas well asMaggie Johnson. The Trojans have actually likewise included Fresno State transferFanny Muzsnay, that likewise has worldwide experience as a participant of the Hungarian nationwide group. FresherAlex Bonaguidiis entraped for task between, come with by the redshirt studentHannah Meyerthat remained last period because of injury.
LAST PERIOD
In 2022, USC published a 20-4 total document while making an 18th straight look in the NCAA Competition. The Trojans went an excellent 6-0 in MPSF competitors prior to completing 2nd in the MPSF event as well as getting to a 4th straight NCAA last. USChad defeated Fresno State 15-9 in the quarterfinals, after that covered Cal 9-7 in the semifinals to encounter Stanford in the title video game, dropping 10-7 to the Cardinal. At the end of the period, Tilly Kearns was chosen as a finalist for the Peter J. Cutino Honor as well as was a FirstTeam All-American in addition to Paige Hauschild. They were signed up with by various other All-Americans Bayley Weber (Junior varsity), Caroline Stern (3rd group), Mireia Guiral (Respectable Reference) as well as Elegance Tehaney (Respectable Reference). Principal expert Marko Pintaric was called MPSF Train of the Year for the 2nd successive period.
