Biros Scores Five in First Conference Win Against No. 13 Pepperdine – SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website

MALIBU, Calif. — Samu Biros scored a game-high five goals to power the No. 16 San José State men’s water polo team (7-11, 1-3 WCC) to a thrilling 16-13 victory over No. 13 Pepperdine (8-11, 2-2 WCC) for their first conference win on Sunday afternoon at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. 

San José State and Pepperdine battled back and forth in a tight first half, but the Spartans managed to build momentum in the second period to carry a one-goal advantage into halftime. The Spartans broke the game open in the third quarter, outscoring the Waves 4-2 to extend their lead, which provided a crucial cushion that held firm through an even fourth period.

UP NEXT: The Spartans play at Santa Clara for the Julian Fraser Memorial Invitational, opening tournament play against Brown on Friday, Oct. 23 at 12:40 p.m.

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