Men's Water Polo

Long Beach State’s Gabi Acosta Garners Weekly Recognition

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Men's Water Polo Player of the Week
Gabi Acosta, Long Beach State | Freshman • Center • Barcelona, Spain
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  • Long Beach State’s Gabi Acosta accounted for ten goals at the MPSF Invitational to take home The Big West Men’s Water Polo Player of the Week accolade. The recognition counts as the first weekly distinction of the freshman’s career.
  • Acosta amassed a pair of hat tricks in LBSU’s contests against No. 3 USC and No. 7 Pepperdine. The Beach were slightly edged in both contests by a score of 12-13 versus the Trojans and 12-14 against the Tigers. During Long Beach State’s games versus No. 2 Stanford and No. 12 UC Davis, Acosta potted a pair of tallies to pace the Beach.  
  • The Barcleona, Spain native has contributed 19 goals to LBSU this season, currently placing fourth on the team. Overall, Acosta is averaging 2.7 goals per game in seven appearances so far in 2024. 
Also Nominated: Adam Gyenis (UC Santa Barbara), Johann Thrall (UC Irvine), Togan Ozebek (Cal State Fullerton)