Long Beach State women's water polo started the Triton Invitational with a decisive 19-6 victory over Pomona-Pitzer, highlighted by senior Elisa Portillo reaching the milestone of 200 career goals. This achievement makes her the third player in the program’s history to hit that mark. Sophomore Zelma Koka also impressed, scoring a career-best five goals. The team maintained a strong lead throughout the match, demonstrating their offensive prowess and solid defense, particularly with freshman goalie Polina Synytsia’s 11 saves.

By the Numbers
  • Elisa Portillo scored three goals, bringing her career total to over 200.
  • Zelma Koka recorded a personal best of five goals in the match.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State has improved to a record of 6-2 following the victory.
  • Pomona-Pitzer remains winless at 0-3 after the loss.
What's Next

Long Beach State will face the winner of No. 9 Loyola Marymount and No. 19 San Diego State in their next game, scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Canyonview Aquatics Center.

Bottom Line

The performance establishes Long Beach State as a strong contender in the Triton Invitational, with key players like Portillo and Koka driving the momentum forward as they look to build on this success in upcoming matches.