Sun Devil Water Polo Makes a Statement at Triton Invitational, Goes 3-1 in La Jolla
Arizona State’s water polo squad rolled into La Jolla looking to make an early-season statement-and they didn’t disappoint. The No. 6 Sun Devils went 3-1 at the Triton Invitational, showing off their offensive firepower, depth, and resilience across three days of high-level competition at UC San Diego’s Canyonview Aquatic Center.
ASU opened the tournament with a familiar matchup against No. 18 Michigan, and if there were any lingering questions from their previous meeting, the Sun Devils answered them loud and clear.
They powered past the Wolverines 16-10 behind a breakout performance from freshman Maci Magee, who lit up the scoreboard with four goals. It was a confident start that set the tone for the weekend.
Day two brought a tougher test: a clash with 2025 national runner-up UCLA. The Bruins proved too much this time, handing the Sun Devils their lone loss of the tournament, 15-8. But this wasn’t a team that was going to let one result define their weekend.
Arizona State bounced back in a big way, first taking down UC Irvine with a convincing 14-8 win. Senior attacker Millie Quin led the charge, netting four goals and providing the kind of veteran presence that championship-caliber teams lean on in tight spots. Her performance was a reminder that this ASU squad has both young talent and seasoned leadership-a dangerous combination.
The Sun Devils wrapped up the Invitational with a strong showing against Loyola Marymount, cruising to a 15-10 victory to close out the weekend 3-1. Across all four games, ASU showcased a balanced attack, solid team chemistry, and the ability to respond after a setback-traits that bode well as the season ramps up.
With a mix of standout individual efforts and cohesive team play, Arizona State’s showing in La Jolla was more than just a solid weekend-it was a signal that the Sun Devils are locked in and ready to contend on the national stage.