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Stanford seems to be controlling the defensive end.  Stanford was up 3-0 until a USC power play in the last half minute.
Q1 ends: Stanford 3   USC 1
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USC scored first in Q2 but then Stanford scored twice to lead by 3.
But USC scored twice to get within one.
Q2 ends: Stanford 5 USC 4

To my eye, Stanford is playing better than USC, but the game is closer than I'd want.

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A good quarter for Stanford. USC didn't score, but Stanford scored twice.
Q3 ends: Stanford 7 USC 4

But, a 3 goal lead is not secure in water polo. Stanford needs a couple of goals to put it out of reach.

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Stanford seems to be controlling the defensive end.  Stanford was up 3-0 until a USC power play in the last half minute.
Q1 ends: Stanford 3   USC 1
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USC scored first in Q2 but then Stanford scored twice to lead by 3.
But USC scored twice to get within one.
Q2 ends: Stanford 5 USC 4

To my eye, Stanford is playing better than USC, but the game is closer than I'd want.

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A good quarter for Stanford. USC didn't score, but Stanford scored twice.
Q3 ends: Stanford 7 USC 4

But, a 3 goal lead is not secure in water polo. Stanford needs a couple of goals to put it out of reach.