<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fYQ2b_0vkIeltJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fYQ2b_0vkIeltJ00" width="800" height="450" >The No. 6 California men's water polo team heads back on the road after finishing fourth at the MPSF Invitational. The Bears (7-3) will compete against No. 2 Pomona-Pitzer on September 26 and No. 8 UC Irvine on September 27. Key player Max Casabella leads the MPSF with 29 goals, having tallied eight points in the season opener against UC San Diego.<ul><li>Cal has defeated No. 16 UC San Diego and No. 7 Princeton in recent games, with Casabella scoring four goals and assisting four.</li><li>Riley Clansen recorded a season-high 14 saves during a semifinal match against No. 1 UCLA.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile Cal boasts impressive offensive performances, they suffered back-to-back losses to No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 Stanford, raising questions about their consistency against top-ranked teams.State of Play<ul><li>The Bears currently hold a 3-2 record against top-8 D-I teams, showcasing their competitive edge.</li><li>Casabella and Valera are among the team's standout players, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts despite some recent struggles.</li></ul>California's immediate focus will be on increasing their win tally against Pomona-Pitzer and UC Irvine to solidify their standing before entering MPSF play.Bottom LineConsistency in key matchups will be crucial for Cal as they aim to build momentum heading into the MPSF season; outstanding performances from stars like Casabella could determine their success.</div></body>

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No. 6 Bears Gear Up for Crucial Matches vs Pomona-Pitzer, UC Irvine

The No. 6 California men's water polo team heads back on the road after finishing fourth at the MPSF Invitational. The Bears (7-3) will compete against No. 2 Pomona-Pitzer on September 26 and No. 8 UC Irvine on September 27. Key player Max Casabella leads the MPSF with 29 goals, having tallied eight points in the season opener against UC San Diego.