San Jose, Calif. — Bucknell men’s water polo (11-13) ended its California trip with a 22-13 loss to No. 15 San Jose State (10-11) on Sunday.
San Jose State 22, Bucknell 13
Records: Bucknell 11-13; San Jose State 10-11
The Bison dropped their sixth straight game after the Spartans used a big fourth quarter to prevent a possible upset.
How it happened
Bucknell took an early 2-1 lead before the Spartans ended the opening quarter on a 4-1 run.
San Jose State threatened to pull away in the second period before the Bison cut the deficit to 7-6. San Jose State answered with two goals before halftime.
After halftime, San Jose State stretched its lead to 11-6, but Bucknell used a 4-0 run to get back within striking distance. SJSU responded with a 3-0 run.
The Spartans scored eight goals in the fourth quarter to end any chance of a late Bucknell rally. Bucknell scored three times in the period.
Up next
Bucknell was scheduled to close the regular season Nov. 1 with MAWPC matches at George Washington and Navy.
Information provided by Bucknell University Athletics.
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