CORSAIRS FALL TO VENTURA COLLEGE

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Elijah Bell (1) blocks a shot from a Ventura College player with one hand as the first shot of the game is taken on goal. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

The Santa Monica College Corsairs Mens Water Polo team took on rivals Ventura College on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Santa Monica College.

Coming out of the half with a score of 9-7 in favor of Ventura College, the Corsairs would hold a consistent 2 point deficit for the remainder of the match and ultimately lose to VC 14-12

With a record of 7-10, the Corsairs will take on Cypress College and Fullerton College at the SMC mini tournament being held at Santa Monica College Friday, Oct. 15 with the first game beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Mikhai Davis (3) raises his arm in an attempt to try and block a shot from a Ventura College player. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Elijah Bell (1) the goalie of the team, throws his hand up to defend a face to face shot from a Ventura College player. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman James Cavanagh (15) listens in on the speech given by the Head Coach during half time, where the Corsairs trailed 8-6. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Michael Laborde (10) looks to make a desperate last second shot before the time expired on the game. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Carlos Ramirez (11) desperately tries to keep the Ventura College player from scoring on the Corsairs goal (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Mikhai Davis (3) makes a shot attempt on goal after trailing by 2 after the half with a score 8-6 in favor of Ventura College. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Zaliyah Quant (4) prepares to make a shot attempt at the Ventura College goal while holding off an opposing player. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Carlos Ramirez (11) holds the ball away from defenders as he looks for open teamates as the game dwindles down in minutes. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)