Stanford hosts top-ranked UCLA and USC in water polo matchups

Stanford University is beginning a four-game home stand at the Avery Aquatic Center against top-ranked opponents. The No. 2 ranked Cardinal will host No. 4 USC on Saturday and No. 1 UCLA on Sunday.

UCLA, currently ranked No. 1, is scheduled to face No. 3 California on Saturday before traveling to Stanford on Sunday. The Bruins enter the weekend with a 17-1 record and recently secured a 15-9 victory against USC.

In previous matchups this season, Stanford holds a 2-0 record against USC and a 1-1 record against UCLA. Stanford players Ben Forer and Botond Balogh have been key contributors to the team's scoring, while Bernardo Herzer leads the team in saves.