Oct 23, 2013
LA VERNE- The University of La Verne men's water polo team took a 17-13 loss against league rival Chapman University Wednesday afternoon.
The Leopards held onto a narrow 10-8 deficit at the halfway mark, but the Panthers increased their lead to four in the third quarter to prevent a Leo comeback.
Sophomore driver Matthew Vega led La Verne with three goals while three other Leos had two goals apiece. Junior goalkeeper Daniel Newell made eight saves.
The Leopards are scheduled for a weekend doubleheader with conference for California Institute of Technology at 11 a.m. before taking on Chaffey College at 1:30. Both games will be played at Las Flores Park.
