SAN JOSE, Calif. - Alexey Poletaev recorded 13 saves to lead the Spartans the No. 12 San José State men’s water polo team (12-5, 1-1 WCC) in a tightly contested 11-9 loss to No. 8 UC Irvine (16-7, 4-0 Big West) at the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center.
- Poletaev recorded his 13 saves in just three periods of action. He also recorded a steal.
- Bence Szabo and Jamie Steingraf led the team with two goals apiece.
- Maro Tiozzo and Connor MacMillan notched a goal and an assist in the match.
- Mitchell Keightley and Mateja Bosić led the team in assists with two each.
- Mael Suchet and Louis Fehrensen each found the back of the net in the match.
- Zach Ramans also earned an assist.
UP NEXT: The Spartans will head to Malibu, California to take on WCC foe No. 9 Pepperdine on Saturday, Nov. 9 at noon.
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