Samu Biros Scores Six as No. 15 San José State Beats Saint Mary’s 17-11

Samu Biros scored six goals to match his season high and power the No. 15 San José State men’s water polo team to a 17-11 victory over Saint Mary’s on Sunday afternoon at the SRAC.

San José State opened the match quickly by scoring the first three goals through Biros, Giancarlo Marquez, and Aron Sárfalvi. The early surge established a 5-3 lead for the Spartans at the end of the first quarter.

Before the opening whistle, the program honored its seniors alongside the team managers. The recognition celebrated Brendon Gyapjas, Alexey Poletaev, Mitchell Keightley, Marquez, and Louis Fehrensen, as well as team managers Zac Newman and Terence O’Donnell.

The Gaels mounted a resilient response through the middle frames. Saint Mary’s stayed within striking distance through the second quarter and eventually drew level during the third period.

San José State reclaimed control in the closing minutes by executing a decisive offensive run. Aidan Johnson, Peter Kolos Kohári, Biros, and Sam Keightley all found the back of the net to break the tie and pull away on the scoreboard.

Biros led the Spartans with his six-goal performance. Mitchell Keightley and his brother Sam contributed seven points apiece. Mitchell Keightley dished out seven assists and collected five steals, while Sam Keightley registered four goals and three assists. Johnson added two goals to the tally. Sárfalvi, Kolos Kohári, Marquez, and Austin Hexter chipped in one goal each.

Defensively and offensively, goaltender Alexey Poletaev made 10 saves. Poletaev also contributed his first goal of the season.

The victory leaves the Spartans at 13-11 overall and 4-3 in West Coast Conference play, while Saint Mary’s stands at 7-16 overall and 1-6 in the conference. San José State will take a week off before heading to the WCC Championships at Santa Clara, where the No. 3 seed will face No. 6 seed Pacific on Friday, November 20.