The men’s water polo bracket is set, with eight teams vying for the 2024 national title beginning with the first round on December 6.
By reaching the final, the U.S. team also solidified a spot at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.
Recently-crowned MPSF champion USC, runner-up UCLA, and MAWPC champion Fordham are now tied atop the rankings after the Bruins previously stood atop solo.
Max Miller and Bernardo Herzer also earn spots on the MPSF All-Tournament Team after capturing USC’s third straight tourney title.
Swimming South Africa is facing multiple issues with water polo player withdrawals, artistic swimmers suing them and a diving parent also taking legal action.
The Trojans are on to a 20th straight NCAA Tournament after beating the Bruins 15-13 in the conference final.
Wyatt Mundelius posted a goal and an assist in Cal’s win over Augustana.
UCLA freshman attacker Ryder Dodd is the MPSF scoring leader with 82 goals entering the postseason, ranking him in the top-15 in MPSF single-season history.