Water Polo

ASU water polo facing uphill climb in MPSF conference

ASU water polo hasn't fared well against elite Mountain Pacific Sports Federation squads, and the team will soon play two more top-five ranked programs.

By Pratham Valluri | April 3, 2025

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ASU water polo's Itziar Almeda joins internationally experienced roster seeking success

Itziar Almeda joins ASU water polo team after winning the U18 World Championship in the fall with Spain.

By Alan Deutschendorf | April 2, 2025

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ASU water polo seeking strong finish for NCAA Tournament bid

No. 11 ASU is looking to cap off the regular season on a high note and has its sights set on an NCAA Tournament spot.

By Ethan Holtzinger | February 27, 2025

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Creating campus connections: A guide to meeting new people at ASU

Making friends doesn't stop at orientation week. Sun Devils can make connections on all four campuses through a plethora of activities and organizations. 

By Audrey Lippert | December 3, 2024

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The Sun Devils leave the 2024 Paris Olympics with nine medals

The Paris Olympics consisted of 24 Sun Devil athletes with the top represented in men's swim, women's water polo and golf. 

By Lauren Nuñez | August 30, 2024

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ASU hires Graham Rossini as new athletic director

ASU has hired Graham Rossini, the former executive senior associate athletic director and chief business officer, as its new athletic director six months after Ray Anderson's resignation.

By Jack Barron and Walker Smith | May 23, 2024

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ASU Water Polo gears up for biggest challenge yet at conference tournament

The Sun Devils look to improve upon one of their most dominant seasons in program history in the upcoming conference tournament.

By Pratham Valluri | April 25, 2024

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Luca Petovary stamps her name into the ASU water polo record books

Luca Petovary has become ASU water polo's all-time leader in goal scoring, capping off one of the greatest single seasons in Sun Devil history.

By Pratham Valluri | March 27, 2024

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Lara Kiss sets an example for ASU water polo through perseverance, leadership

Throughout her five years at ASU, Hungary native Lara Kiss has had huge personal and athletic growth that have proved beneficial to the ASU women's water polo team.

By Pratham Valluri | February 28, 2024

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Sun Devils sweep ASU Invitational ahead of marquee matchup with UCLA

The Sun Devils completed a 4-0 homestand to improve their record to 10-1, their best start since 2015, as they prepare for a rematch with #1 UCLA. 

By Pratham Valluri | February 13, 2024

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Sun Devil water polo early success fueled by defensive efforts, team preparation

Depth and communication have allowed for the ASU women's water polo defense to make huge strides early in the season.

By Pratham Valluri | February 6, 2024

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Incoming water polo talent provides depth and experience for Sun Devils

The ASU women's water polo roster allows the Sun Devils to rely more on their bench and gives them a varied approach on both ends of the pool.

By Pratham Valluri | January 30, 2024

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ASU women's water polo looks to get back to their winning ways this season

The ASU women's water polo team has a chance to be one of the best in their conference because of an improved and experienced roster. 

By Pratham Valluri | January 22, 2024

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ASU water polo dives into conference tournament after challenging regular season

As the Sun Devil water polo season comes to an end, the team is looking to learn from the challenges they faced for next season.

By Katrina Michalak | April 26, 2023

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Women's water polo reaches the deep end of the season

With an 8-11 record this season, the ASU water polo team has only two more regular season matchups with USC and San Jose State.

By Katrina Michalak | April 11, 2023

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Women's water polo newcomer Juliette Dhalluin to train for Summer 2024 Olympics

Freshman Juliette Dhalluin is a new addition to the ASU women's water polo team showing great strives and is preparing for the Summer 2024 Olympics.

By Katrina Michalak | March 1, 2023

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ASU water polo season ends abruptly due to COVID-19 cases within the program

ASU water polo isn't competing this weekend, likely meaning their 2022 campaign is coming to an end due to COVID-19 cases.

By Walker Smith | April 24, 2022

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Olympic sports roundup: ASU lacrosse wins its first game in program history against Stanford

ASU Spring sports are turning the corner on the season, and many sports will be starting Pac-12 Championships this next week.

By Justin Spangenthal , Avianna Hoppes , Kathryn Field , Walker Smith and Aaron Schmidt | April 10, 2022

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ASU water polo head coach Todd Clapper steps down from position

ASU water polo head coach Todd Clapper stepped down, and assistant coach Petra Pardi was named interim head coach on Monday. 

By Walker Smith | April 1, 2022

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Olympic Sports Roundup: ASU wrestling takes fourth overall in NCAA wrestling tournament

Wrestling finished fourth in the NCAA Championships, lacrosse lost its first Pac-12 game and Vanda Baska keeps dominating for water polo.

By Justin Spangenthal , Avianna Hoppes , Kathryn Field , Walker Smith , Nikash Nath , Aaron Schmidt and Remy Mastey | March 20, 2022

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