“The Spartans had a well-fought match today.” Hear from Coach Harberts after the victory. #AllSpartans pic.twitter.com/AbgvQnnYAm
— San Jose State Women's Water Polo (@SanJoseStateWWP) February 14, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Darcy Spark and Emma Ruzic combined to score eight goals to lead the No. 19 San José State women’s water polo team to a 13-10 win over CSUN in the first match of the Bronco Invitational Friday afternoon.
- Spark was the first Spartan to score four goals in the match, while Ruzic also scored four times.
- Sarah Woren and Bridget Cranley scored twice, while Rose Jensen found the back of the cage once.
- Renee Fleming assisted on four goals in the win.
- The Spartans trailed 6-5 at halftime but erupted for five goals in the third and held the Matadors to one goal in the fourth quarter for the win.
- Spartan goalie Grace Smith made 13 saves in the match and recorded three assists in the win.
- Spark led the team with three steals, while Ruzic grabbed two, and Jennine Osorio had one.
UP NEXT – The Spartans continue at the Bronco Invitational Saturday with matches against No. 25 Brown at 11:30 a.m., and No. 20 Pacific at 3:15 p.m.
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Tot |
CSUN (8-3) |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
10 |
SJSU (7-6) |
3 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
13 |
Win: Grace Smith, Loss: Marin Byars
CSUN Goals: S.Martinez (2), D.Telek (2), N.Bacoyanis, K.Cornejo, H.Sandhagen, T.Scarry, V.Martinez, A.Pal
SJSU Goals: Darcy Spark (4), Emma Ruzic (4), Sarah Woren (2), Bridget Cranley (2), Rose Jensen
#AllSpartans