UCLA returns seven of their top-eight scorers and a starting goalkeeper from an NCAA runner-up season, topping the pre-season coaches poll.
“Today is a bittersweet day… 8-year-old me walked onto the Newport Harbor pool deck…not knowing where the sport would take me…”
Serbia defeated Croatia to claim the gold medal in men’s water polo on the final day of the 2024 Olympic Games, while the US won a historic bronze medal.
Spain defeated Australia 11-9 to claim the country’s first Olympic gold medal in women’s water polo after finishing with the silver medal in Tokyo.
In an action-packed day, Serbia and Croatia cemented their places in the men’s gold medal match in Paris, giving both teams a chance to make history.
With both games coming down to shoot-outs, Spain defeated the Netherlands and Australia defeated the USA to advance to the gold medal match in Paris.
The match that stands out the most was the USA vs. Hungary match, which was a defensive battle for the ages.
With the group-play finished in the women’s tournament, Spain and Australia hold the top seeds heading into the quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 6.