Water Polo

Ianeta Hutchinson makes a save in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Hutchinson and the Sun Devils are anticipating tough games against Stanford and San Jose State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo to focus on offense during road trip

The Sun Devils will hit the road this weekend to play Stanford in Palo Alto, Calif., and San Jose State in San Jose, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | March 28, 2012

Fourth quarter goals propel Trojans past Sun Devils

The ASU water polo team lost 9–7 in a tough match to USC on Saturday at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.

By Farrah Wade | March 25, 2012

Anna Kertes defends a pass in a game against San Diego State on March 3. After winning their past two games at home, the Sun Devils travel to California to take on five teams in four days next week. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo to focus on defense against No. 1 UCLA

After two consecutive home wins, ASU is looking to extend its success on the road. Next week, the team will play a series of five games in only a few days. First up is No. 1 UCLA.

By Farrah Wade | March 14, 2012

ASU women's water polo player Ianeta Hutchinson throws the ball during practice at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. Photo by Tom Tingle/The Arizona Republic.

Turf Talk: The State of Water Polo

Arizona State water polo has a huge family tree. There are many NCAA licensed teams and clubs. However, the vitalization of this sport needs to run deeper.

By Brendan Capria | March 12, 2012

Alicia Brightwell passes the ball in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Brightwell and the Sun Devils upset No. 4 Cal for ASU’s first victory over the Golden Bears in three seasons. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo gains first win over Cal in three years

The Sun Devils beat the Golden Bears for the first time since 2009 with a 10–7 victory. The feat is considered among the biggest moments in program history.

By Farrah Wade | March 11, 2012

Mariam Salloum looks to score in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Salloum and the Sun Devils look to even the season series with Cal at home on Saturday. (Photo Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo to focus on defense, fundamentals against Cal

Things are just starting to heat up for the No. 6 Sun Devils coming off a victory over No. 5 San Diego State.

By Farrah Wade | March 8, 2012

Water polo opens MPSF play with win over Aztecs

The ASU water polo team won its first home game of the season against San Diego State on Saturday.

By Farrah Wade | March 4, 2012

Water polo eager to play in front of home crowd

This weekend will prove to be an exciting one as the ASU water polo team hosts its first home game of the season.

By Farrah Wade | March 1, 2012

Annabelle Carter helps defend the goal in a game against UCLA March 5, 2011. Carter and the Sun Devils were unable to sustain their perfect record at the UC Irvine Invitational last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo finishes seventh, loses first games of season

The ASU water polo team took seventh place at last weekend’s UC Irvine Invitational in Irvine, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | February 27, 2012

Shannon Haas looks to shoot in a practice on Feb. 24, 2011. Haas and the Sun Devils look to increase their consistency and extend their program-best perfect record. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo looks to improve consistency, remain unbeaten

It seems the resonating tone for the No. 5 Sun Devils is to keep fighting on defense and fine tune components on offense as they head to the UC Irvine Tournament this weekend.

By Farrah Wade | February 22, 2012

Ianeta Hutchinson defends the goal in a game against UCLA on Mar. 5, 2011. Hutchinson and the Sun Devils won the Triton Invitational last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo improves record to 12-0

The ASU water polo team was a dominating force at the Triton Invitational last weekend. The Sun Devils extended their perfect record and won the championship in San Diego.

By Farrah Wade | February 13, 2012

Ianeta Hutchinson defends the goal in a game against UCLA on Mar. 5, 2011. Hutchinson and the Sun Devils look to improve upon their 8-0 record this season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo looks to extend perfect record in San Diego

The Sun Devils will hit the road this weekend to play in the UCSD Tournament in San Diego.

By Farrah Wade | February 8, 2012

Australian native shines for water polo team

Gaining Kap 7 MPSF Player of the Week honors for her play in the UC Santa Barbara Winter Invite, senior Alicia Brightwell has made quite an impact on the water polo program.

By Farrah Wade | February 7, 2012

Sun Devils remain undefeated, sweep Cal Baptist Mini Lancer Invite

The ASU water polo team added three wins to its perfect record Saturday at the Cal Baptist Mini Lancer Invite in Riverside, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | February 5, 2012

Water polo focuses on defense to preserve perfect record

Defense was the ASU water polo team’s top priority in January — and that’s not going to change.

By Farrah Wade | February 2, 2012

Water polo begins season with tournament sweep

The ASU water polo team swept its five-game season opener at the UCSB Winter Invitational in Santa Barbara, Calif., this weekend.

By Farrah Wade | January 29, 2012

Senior Mariam Salloum looks to pass in a practice on Feb. 24, 2011. After months of preparation, the Sun Devils are eager to start the season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo anxious to start competition

Since fall, the ASU water polo team has endured grueling conditioning and intense practices and feels it’s about time to bring on the competition.

By Farrah Wade | January 24, 2012

Water polo earns first conference win in three years

The ASU water polo team struggled early in the MPSF Conference tournament, but bounced back to earn a victory on Sunday.

By William Boor | May 1, 2011

Tall Task: ASU senior Sarah Harris reaches back for a pass during a practice in late February in Tempe. The Sun Devils face off against the nation’s top team, Stanford, to kick off the MPSF Championships. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo faces daunting task in Stanford

The ASU water polo team will head to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships hoping to upset three top-10 teams.

By William Boor | April 28, 2011

Starting at the Bottom: (from left) ASU junior Nikki Unbehaun, freshman goalie Ianeta Hutchinson and junior Mariam Salloum fend off a UCLA attack on March 5 in Tempe. The Sun Devils are preparing for the conference championships, where they will be the lowest seed. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Stanford again favorite in stacked MPSF

The top five teams in the nation are all members of the MPSF and all eight of the conference’s teams are ranked in the top 12.

By William Boor | April 26, 2011

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