GW Water polo splits Weekend in California, Faces Tough Competition Ahead
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George Washington University (GW) water polo faced a challenging weekend in California, securing a win against UC San Diego but falling to teh University of the Pacific. Despite the mixed results, several Revolutionaries demonstrated strong individual performances, setting the stage for a demanding stretch of games at the upcoming Princeton Invitational.
Weekend Results
GW 12, No.12 UC San Diego 19
GW battled closely against the host UC San Diego Tritons, remaining within a six-goal deficit at halftime. While the second half saw more even play, the Revolutionaries were unable to close the gap. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/9/3/mens-water-polo-falls-to-uc-san-diego-19-12
GW 8, University of the Pacific 12
The Revolutionaries faced a tough matchup against the University of the pacific, ultimately falling short despite a strong effort. Details of this game were limited in the provided source.
Key Player Performances
Freshman attackers Andrea Forno and Anthony Ferneini led GW’s offensive efforts throughout the weekend, each contributing two goals in the game against UC San Diego. Vlassis, a key player for GW, was a consistent threat, scoring five goals in the UC San Diego game and demonstrating strong playmaking ability. He drew five ejections and recorded four steals against UC San Diego,and forced three exclusions in the same game,second only to Forno’s five exclusions drawn.
Upcoming Schedule: Princeton invitational
GW will continue its schedule at the Princeton Invitational on September 5-6, facing a gauntlet of ranked opponents. The Revolutionaries will compete against:
No. 1 UCLA: Currently ranked as the top team in the nation. https://www.usawaterpolo.org/sports/c-mens-water-polo/rankings
No. 13 California Baptist: A strong program consistently ranked among the nation’s best. https://www.usawaterpolo.org/sports/c-mens-water-polo/rankings
No. 18 (T) Santa Clara: Another challenging opponent, tied for 18th in the national rankings. https://www.usawaterpolo.org/sports/c-mens-water-polo/rankings
Key Takeaways
GW Water Polo demonstrated competitive spirit against ranked opponents in California. Freshman andrea Forno and Anthony Ferneini are emerging as key offensive contributors.
Vlassis is a versatile player, excelling in scoring, drawing fouls, and creating turnovers.
* The Princeton Invitational will be a meaningful test for the Revolutionaries,featuring matchups against the nation’s elite programs.