Retrospective coverage for October 25, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
UC San Diego lost 15–8 to Stanford in men's water polo on Oct. 25 at Canyonview Aquatic Center. The official box score listed Stanford as the nation's No. 2 team and UC San Diego at No. 11. UC San Diego box score
Stanford outscored the Tritons 5–2 in the opening period and 3–1 in the second, taking an 8–3 halftime lead. UC San Diego's highest-scoring period was the third, when it scored three goals, but Stanford added four and extended its advantage.
The Cardinal finished with a 30–28 edge in shots. The result left Stanford 15–2 and UC San Diego 15–7.
The university recorded attendance of 372 for the 1 p.m. match. Its scoring log showed the Tritons finding the net twice in the final period, but Stanford maintained the lead through the finish.