Cal’s Despoina Drakotou Named MPSF Newcomer of the Year
Cal reshman Despoina Drakotou is the first Golden Bear to win a major MPSF award since 2014 with her selection as the 2026 MPSF Newcomer of the Year.
USA Water Polo Announces 2026 Cutino Award Watch List
The Peter J. Cutino Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach, recognizes the best player in men’s and women’s college water polo each year.
No. 4 Cal Women’s Water Polo Captures 13-12 Win At No. 16 UC Davis
Julia Bonaguidi led the Golden Bears with a career-high four goals, and goalie Talia Fonseca had nine saves to help Cal to 7-0 overall.
No. 4 Cal Women’s Water Polo Freezes Out No. 12 San Jose State 21-7
In the finale of the Brigitte Donner Daws Memorial Invitational, the Bears had a 6-0 surge to put the visiting Spartans out of reach in the second half.
No. 5 Cal Women’s Water Polo Beats No. 15 Michigan, No. 4 Hawaii To Open 2026
The 4th-ranked Bears beat No. 15 Michigan 23-18 before a significant 14-9 victory over No. 4 Hawaii out at the Polopalooza in Fresno.
Cal Women Place 11 On MPSF All-Academic Water Polo Team
Ruby Swadling, Rozanne Voorvelt, Jessie Rose and Claire Rowell earned the honor for the third time while Elena Flynn and Abbi Magee earned their second.
