Box Score BERKELEY, Calif. – The #6 Pacific men's water polo team's storied 2022 journey (22-7) came to an end in the semifinal round of the NCAA tournament.

The Tigers fell to the Golden Bears (22-2) 16-9 Saturday afternoon.

"This program is built on the foundation of adaptation and perseverance," said Head Coach James Graham. "We will persevere, adapt and overcome. We will be back."

Sophomore Mihailo Vukazic led the Tigers with three goals. Senior Bogdan Djerkovic found the back of the net twice for the Tigers. Senior co-captain Jeremie Cote, senior Djordje Stanic, sophomore co-captain Reuel D'Souza and sophomore Filip Norell each scored one for Pacific.

D'Souza assisted on four Tiger goals, followed by Stanic with three assists. Sophomore Ran Souva had one.

Djerkovic and D'Souza each had two field blocks. Cote and Vukazic each had one defensive field block.

D'Souza and Souva each had a steal to give possession back to the Tigers.

Djerkovic had five drawn exclusions, giving Pacific multiple advantages throughout the game. Cote drew two exclusions from the Bears. Senior Matthew Hosmer, D'Souza and junior Flynn Howarth each had one.

Graduate student goalkeeper Bae Fountain had eight saves, one assist and two steals. Senior goalkeeper Joey MacLeane had one save.