By Editors Note: “Fan in the Stands” is an occasional feature about water polo from the spectator’s perspective. PRINCETON, NJ. St Francis College Brooklyn versus Bucknell in men’s water polo is often a battle royale—no matter where it’s played. A rivalry that at one point was decidedly tilted in the Terriers’
Coaches Speak: What Makes A Cutino Award Winner?
This Saturday in San Francisco, The Olympic Club will present the Peter J. Cutino Award to the top male and female collegiate water polo players in America. Considered the most prestigious award in the sport, it’s named for the late Peter J. Cutino, the former University of California Berkeley and
The Veazeys of Dallas: How A Swim Family Fell for Water Polo
Originally published on Swimming World. Liam Veazey was once considered one of the best young swimmers in the state. A top finisher at Texas Age Group Swimming (TAGS) Championships in 2001 and 2002, by 2010, Liam—despite endless hours in the pool in a futile quest to “drop time”—had hit a
By Varsity Water Polo to Return to Texas
Varsity water polo is returning to Texas. Austin College, located 60 miles north of Downtown Dallas, is hiring a coach for its men’s and women’s teams. Details of when the team will begin play are pending. The school’s athletic program competes at the NCAA Division III level. The college made
Baron, Everist Earn Top Water Polo Awards
USC goalkeeper McQuin Baron ended a memorable year with his first Player of the Year award. The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches released their All-America selections for 2016 on Monday. Cal Head Coach Kirk Everest was chosen as Division I Coach of the Year. Baron is also a finalist for
DIGEST: Three-peat Denied. Cal Ousts UCLA, Faces USC for Title
Cal treated visitors UCLA poorly on Saturday upsetting the two-time defending NCAA Champions in an overtime thriller, derailing the Bruins’ attempt at a third consecutive title. The Bears will take on USC, which dispatched the Harvard Crimson 19-4 in their semifinal. Catch up on much of the press and digital
Joy In Berkeley For Harvard Water Polo Fans As Crimson Face USC in Final Four
BERKELEY, CA. On Thursday the sun-drenched stands at the University of California Berkeley’s Spieker Aquatics Center were awash with the crimson garb of a large contingent of Harvard fans, urging their men’s water polo team to a heart-stopping 16-15 OT win over UC-Davis and with it a first-ever spot in
Harvard Becomes an East Coast Water Polo Power, Thanks to Its West Coast Coach – NYT
Contributor Michael Randazzo got called up to the majors this week earning a New York Times feature story on Harvard and their ascendence to the top of East Coast water polo. The Crimson endured an overtime thriller against Bucknell, their first ever NCAA Championship tournament victory, to advance to play-in round two. They will
