The No. 12 Long Beach State University men’s water polo team is scheduled to face No. 15 California Baptist on Saturday, October 31, at noon at the Lancer Aquatics Center in Riverside, California, continuing Big West Conference play.
Long Beach State comes into the matchup with a 15-7 overall record and a 1-2 mark in Big West play after recent losses in overtime to Stanford and against UC Santa Barbara. California Baptist holds a 22-8 overall record and is 2-1 in league play. The Lancers have recorded five victories over ranked opponents this season.
The Beach have maintained an undefeated record against California Baptist, standing 13-0 all-time, having won each of the last three seasons’ meetings. Key players for Long Beach State include Federico Gulisano, who leads the team with 56 goals and 75 points and earned Big West Player of the Week honors in late September. Corbin Stanley is second on the team with 54 goals and 73 points, recognized as a preseason All-Big West selection and member of the Cutino Award Watch List. Goalie William Whitstone anchors the defense with 118 saves this season.
Other notable contributors include Gabi Acosta, who holds a .646 shooting percentage and ranks tied for tenth on the school’s all-time career goals list with 174, and Olivér Sudár, who ranks fourth nationally with 49 assists and is second in the Big West Conference in assists and points.
CSB Take
The matchup between Long Beach State and California Baptist offers a significant opportunity for the Beach to bounce back from consecutive losses while extending their dominant record against the Lancers. With substantial offensive firepower led by Gulisano and Stanley and strong defense spearheaded by Whitstone, Long Beach State aims to improve its standing in Big West play. This game will be critical for the Beach as they seek momentum during the latter part of their season.
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