SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Women's water polo splits on the first day of the Aztec Invitational in San Diego, falling to USC, but finding a result against San Diego. 

After a defeating loss against the USC Trojans, the Crimson bounced back to defeat UC San Diego, hoping to carry their momentum into day 2 of the Aztec Invitational. 

GAME 1: HARVARD 10, USC 17

The Crimson fell early to USC, finding themselves down 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. While they struggled to find their groove against the number 2 team in the country, they kept the following quarters closer.

• Maya O'Dea lead the Crimson in scoring, finding the back of the net 3 times against the Trojans.
• Niki Piovan and Emma Gilbert both contributed to the Crimson's tally, each netting 2 goals.
• Orli Cooper racked up a total of 11 saves.

GAME 2: HARVARD 13 , SAN DIEGO 11

• Ruby Hodge, and Niki Piovan lead the scoring, each hitting the score sheet 3 times.
• Heidi Heffelfinger and Maya, O'Dea recorded 2 goals in Harvard's win over San Diego.
• Orli Cooper made a total of 16 saves.
• Ruby Hodge lead the team in assists, totaling four on the afternoon with Erin Kim close behind with 3.

NEXT UP:
The Crimson return tomorrow for day 2 of the Aztec Invitational, taking on 14 Michigan and 15 Indiana.