Bosić Scores Game Winning Goal to Send No. 12 Spartans Past No. 13 Harvard in Overtime

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mateja Bosić scored the game winning goal to lead the No. 12 San José State men’s water polo team (12-4, 1-1 WCC) past No. 13 Harvard (16-6, 5-0 NWPC) 17-16 at the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center on the final day of the Julian Fraser Memorial. With today’s win, the Spartans conclude the tournament undefeated, 3-0.

• Bosić scored with just four seconds left on the clock in overtime to secure the SJSU victory.
• Bosić’s eight points, consisting of five goals and three assists, were the most points recorded in a game by any Spartan player this season. 
• Bosić tallied 18 points in the Julian Fraser Memorial, consisting of 10 goals and eight assists.
• Erik Duesund notched a goal and four assists in the match. It’s his second straight game with at least five points.
• Maro Tiozzo recorded five points with three goals and two assists.
• Samu Biros also recorded five points with a goal and four assists.
• Jamie Steingraf scored four goals in the game.
• Connor MacMillan and Giancarlo Marquez each recorded a goal and an assist.
• Mitchell Keightley, Louis Fehrensen and Alexey Poletaev each earned a point in the game.
• In net, Poletaev recorded 15 saves and led the team with three steals.
• The Spartans are now 2-0 in games decided by overtime this season.
• The Spartans have also won seven of their last eight games, including three in a row.
• SJSU has also now defeated No. 13 Harvard twice this season, once at home and once on the road.
• Seven of San José State’s 12 wins have been over ranked opponents. 

UP NEXT: The Spartans will return to action on Sunday, Nov. 3 against UC Irvine at the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center.

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