Santa Barbara City College Won Four Games at Mt. SAC
The women’s water polo team improved their overall season record to 13-2 after a perfect weekend in Walnut.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Volleyball
Santa Barbara City College women's water polo swept four games at the Mt. SAC Invite, including a comeback victory over No. 1 ranked Long Beach. The team currently holds a 13-2 record.
Why it matters
The undefeated weekend performance demonstrates significant momentum for the Vaqueros as they head into conference play. Key contributions from players like Olivia Spieth and Alina King have established the squad as a top-tier contender this season.
The Vaqueros hold a 13-2 season record, buoyed by Olivia Spieth, who has recorded 44 goals and 30 assists. In the 11-10 victory over Long Beach, the team rallied from a 6-1 deficit.
The players
Olivia Spieth
She is a key offensive contributor for the Santa Barbara City College water polo team who has tallied 44 goals this season.
Alina King
She scored the winning goal for Santa Barbara City College in their comeback victory against Long Beach.
Sophie McGehee
She provided the assist for the winning goal in the match against Long Beach.
The details
The team dominated their opponents, defeating San Joaquin Delta 18-3, Santa Monica 15-2, and American River 19-6. In the marquee win against Long Beach, Alina King scored the decisive goal with two minutes remaining following an assist by Sophie McGehee.
Timeline
The team secured four wins at the Mt. SAC Invite in September 2026.
Santa Barbara City College will compete at Ventura on September 30, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This performance marks a significant upward shift for Santa Barbara City College, positioning them as a major threat in conference standings. Following their success at the Mt. SAC Invite, the team has effectively altered the competitive balance within their division.
With a 13-2 record, the Vaqueros have solidified their standing heading into the upcoming conference match at Ventura. Olivia Spieth remains a primary focal point for fantasy scouting, maintaining a high volume of production with 74 combined goals and assists.
The takeaway
The team's ability to overcome a five-goal deficit against the No. 1 ranked opponent highlights their composure under pressure. Maintaining this level of offensive efficiency will be critical as they face conference rivals in the coming weeks.
What happens next
Santa Barbara City College will play a conference match at Ventura on September 30, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Further reading
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