For Cal men’s water polo, the Overnght MPSF Invitational could be considered its Achilles heel. 2023 marks the third consecutive year in which the Bears suffered their first loss of the season at the tournament.
Down in Los Angeles, Saturday marked the home opener for USC at Uytengsu Aquatics Center and a rematch of the 2022 NCAA championship game. Saturday’s game also resulted in a new milestone for the Bears’ head coach Kirk Everist as his largest win over the Trojans during his tenure at Cal.