SAN JOSE, Calif. — Six different Broncos scored Thursday in a matchup of two rivals, two nationally ranked foes, and a new conference showdown, but it was host No. 13 San Jose State that jumped out to an early lead and held on to beat the No. 16 Santa Clara University men's water polo team, 12-7, in a West Coast Conference game at the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Cody Ferguson led the Broncos (9-8, 0-2 WCC) Thursday with two goals. He scored both of his goals in the second half, one in the third period and one in the fourth. Billy Barry, Zach Fales, Gavin Fisher, Reese Jenican and Chase Raisin all scored one goal each for Santa Clara.
   
• The Spartans (4-5, 1-0 WCC) scored four goals in the opening frame to take an early 4-1 lead which they wouldn't surrender. Back-to-back goals by Barry and Fales in the second tied the game at 5-5, but the Spartans got two late tallies to head into the break ahead 7-5.
   
• San Jose State pulled away in the second half with a 5-2 advantage on the scoreboard. Ferguson's goal to open the third made it 7-6, but that was as close as the Broncos would get.
   
• Harrison Labrosse made 10 saves in net for the Broncos and added a steal.

NEXT UP

• The Broncos return home this weekend to host to host the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament starting on Oct. 20 and running through Oct. 22. Fans can purchase tickets and find all live coverage links on SantaClaraBroncos.com.