LONG BEACH — The University of La Verne women's water polo team opened the 2024 campaign with a pair of games at the Long Beach Invite.
The Leopards face NCAA Division II opponent Concordia Irvine and Division I opponent Brown, falling 15-8 and 22-8 respectively.
Olivia Taylor finished the day with four goals, including three against Brown, and drew four exclusions. Riley Burton also tallied four goals, scoring two in each game, and added three steals.
Maddie Grove ended the day with two goals, three steals, and two assists. Sam Rudisk and
Brianna Zapata each scored twice and added one assist apiece.
The Leopards have a long layoff before resuming action at Las Flores Park against Fresno Pacific on February 24 at 10 a.m.