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Macalester Water Polo Splits Second-to-Last Series of Spring Break Trip
Scots beat Whittier 7-5 but fall to Chapman 12-8 in California doubleheader
Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:25am
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The Macalester College water polo team split a doubleheader on their spring break trip, defeating Whittier College 7-5 but losing to Chapman University 12-8. The Scots moved to 7-4 on the season after the non-conference matches.
Why it matters
The Scots' performance during their spring break trip will provide valuable experience and momentum as they prepare for the remainder of their season, including a conference matchup against the University of Redlands and a non-conference game against Cal State Fullerton.
The details
In the first game against Whittier, the Scots fell behind 3-1 early before going on a 5-0 run to take a 6-4 lead. They held on for the 7-5 victory. In the second game against Chapman, the Scots again faced an early deficit, trailing 7-4 at halftime. Despite a strong effort, they ultimately fell 12-8 to the Panthers.
- The Scots played the doubleheader on March 20, 2026.
- The first game against Whittier was played in the evening at the Slade Aquatics Center in Whittier, California.
- The second game against Chapman was played at the Allred Aquatics Center in Orange, California.
The players
Macalester College water polo team
The Macalester College water polo team, competing in non-conference games during their spring break trip to California.
Whittier College
The opposing team in the first game of the doubleheader, which Macalester defeated 7-5.
Chapman University
The opposing team in the second game of the doubleheader, which defeated Macalester 12-8.
What they’re saying
“11 out of the 12 Scot fieldplayers scored one or more goals on the day.”
— Macalester Athletic Staff
What’s next
The Scots will close out their spring break trip to California with another road trip on March 21, facing the University of Redlands at 12 p.m. Pacific and California State University at Fullerton at 7 p.m.
The takeaway
Macalester's water polo team demonstrated their depth and resilience by splitting a tough doubleheader against Whittier and Chapman, setting them up for a strong finish to their spring break trip and the remainder of their season.
