Water Polo

Spain Returns To The Final, Russia Books Olympic Spot On Day 12 Of WP Euros

Russia and Spain will play for the gold medal on Saturday after thrilling semi-final wins over the Netherlands and Hungary.

Reigning Olympic Champs Serbia, World Champs Italy Eliminated At WP Euros

The Olympic champion and four-time defending champions Serbia saw their quest for a record-tying fifth straight gold halted by 2018 runner-up Spain.

USC Remains #1, UC San Diego Climbs 5 Spots in CWPA Women’s Water Polo Poll

The top two teams – USC and Stanford – remained the same in collegiate women’s water polo poll after Week 1 of competition.

Russia Reaches Semis For First Time Since 2012 At Water Polo Euros

Hungary, Spain and the Netherlands qualified for the semis for the fourth straight year, while Russia advanced to the round for the first time since 2012.

More Water Polo

UCSD’s Brockman, Onstott Lead Women’s NCAA Water Polo Week 1 Scorers

UC San Diego’s Maddie Brockman and Taylor Onstott led the individual scoring efforts, each logging a six-goal outing on collegiate women’s water polo Week 1.

Favorites Through, Georgia Almost Stuns Russia At Water Polo Euros

Greece had to overcome some initial struggles but Russia was pressed till the end by the Georgians and the game almost ended in a shootout.

4 Upsets, 1 Overtime Thriller Highlight Women’s Water Polo Opening Weekend

Five women’s water polo Week 1 games were one-goal decisions and four ended in upsets, one of which saw #13 UC San Diego best #4 Cal 14-13 in sudden death.

Water Polo Euros: Netherlands Clinches Group ‘B’, Russia Downs Greece

The Netherlands won Group B thanks to a surprisingly easy victory against Spain in the decisive match on the last day in the women’s prelims.

Hungary Sets Scoring Record, Joins Croatia, Italy & Serbia In WP Euro QFs

Italy, Hungary and Serbia followed Croatia to the quarter-finals after convincing wins in the last round of the prelims.

US Women Back In Win Column, Men Fall Short As Water Polo Wraps in Brisbane

The USA Women’s National Team got back in the win column today with a 10-7 win over Australia to close out a three-game series in Brisbane.

Hungary Clinches First Place, Slovakia Writes History At Water Polo Euros

Hungary clinched the first place in Group A after winning a brilliant game against Greece.

Hosszu Wins Record 7th Hungary Sportswoman of the Year; Milak Wins Men’s Honor

Katinka Hosszu made history in many ways in 2019, and this week added one more superlative to her resume: the most Hungarian Sportswoman of the Year awards.