SANTA CLARA, Calif. — No. 20 Santa Clara men's water polo was unable to make it back-to-back wins in league play, suffering a 15-8 loss to No. 13 LMU on Friday afternoon at the Sullivan Aquatic Center. The Broncos return to the pool on Sunday against No. 5 Pepperdine in their home finale of the 2023 season.

• Things were tight early on with LMU holding just a 5-4 lead after the opening period, however the Lions tacked on two more scores in the second period to make 7-4 at the half.
• LMU (14-6, 2-1) controlled the second half with an 8-4 scoring advantage to hold on for the 15-8 victory.
• Billy Barry had a hat trick to lead the Bronco scoring attack and also had a pair of steals. 
• Gojko Kapovic and Gavin Fisher each tallied a pair of assists.
• Harrison Labrosse made 11 saves in the net. 

NEXT UP

• The Broncos will host the No. 5 Waves on Sunday with a senior day ceremony scheduled for pregame. Santa Clara will honor Ethan Evans, Cody Ferguson, Matt Somers, Michael Kreienkamp, Billy Barry, Chase Raisin, Bennett Stafford and Jack Gannaway during the ceremony.