San Diego State's women’s water polo team, ranked No. 21, will host No. 2 Southern California in their home opener at the Aquaplex on Saturday. After a successful showing at the Titan Invitational with a record of 3-1, the Aztecs look to build momentum. Junior Mimi Stoupas, fresh off earning Golden Coast Conference Player of the Week honors, leads the team and comes off a standout performance with 19 goals. Following the match against USC, SDSU will play an exhibition against program alumni. This matchup marks another step in the Aztecs' pursuit of a successful season ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Mimi Stoupas scored 19 goals and led the team with a 67.9% shooting accuracy (19-of-28) at the Titan Invitational.
  • San Diego State has a record of 613-421 (.593) overall and 135-107 (.558) in league contests across 32 seasons.
State of Play
  • The Aztecs are coming off a strong showing at the Titan Invitational, posting a 3-1 record.
  • SDSU is forecasted to finish fourth in the Golden Coast Conference for the third consecutive year.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Aztecs will continue their California-focused schedule, competing in more matches at home before heading out to the ASU Invitational in Arizona, which could affect their season momentum.

Bottom Line

With a strong returning roster and recent accolades for standout players like Stoupas, the Aztecs are poised to make a significant impact this season as they strive for a higher conference ranking and tournament success.