WATER POLO: SDSU locked and reloaded for 2010

The San Diego State water polo team said good-bye to a lot of talent during the off-season. Erinn Greenwood, Anna Gonzales and Jenna Schuster all combined for 196 goals last season, and now they are gone. SDSU has reloaded this season and started the year well, though. Through 11 games, the Aztecs are 8-3 and own victories against No. 3 UCLA and No. 11 UC Irvine.

WATER POLO: Aztecs split weekend's games away from home

After falling to UC Irvine, SDSU rebounds against Long Beach State

The San Diego State water polo team can explain last weekend’s games in two words: Déjà vu. “Friday was a tough loss because it was mostly mistakes we made,” head coach Carin Crawford said. “Saturday was a much needed win, and we improved in a lot of areas that we struggled with. It’s good to end the weekend on a winning note.”

WATER POLO: SDSU didn't defend Triton Invite crown

On Sunday morning, the eighth-ranked San Diego State water polo team faced No. 13 Hartwick in La Jolla. With a win against the Hawks, SDSU had a chance to repeat as Triton Invitational champions. But after leading 9-6 at halftime, the Aztecs were caught off guard by a resilient Hartwick squad in the second half. SDSU was outscored 6-2 in the second half, and was shut out 3-0 in the fourth quarter, sealing a heartbreaking 12-11 loss.