2 full teams of big boys and girls arrived the Basingstoke aquadrome mostly hanging out their collective arses. The big boys then watched as the girls enjoyed 4 quarters of record setting stat padding ending in a monstrous 39-1. We were confident, but had expectations far below that, but we were taking the novel approach with the policy of if you score, you sub! The … Continue reading Finishers Finish Essex
The first match back after exam season saw a spirited showdown at Basingstoke aquadrome, where a squad brimming with freshers and old faces eagerly represented our team. Essex, perhaps sensing our enthusiasm looked nervous with only 1 player on their bench. Nevertheless, the game proceeded with our captain, Lottie, exuded confidence and gained the help of Katie Smith to give an incredible pep talk and … Continue reading Essex Epic W
In the familiar setting of the Jubilee pool – far away from any possible London navigation confusion – Southampton’s best ladies were ready to beat BARTs again in home waters. With this being the first home match of the season, the excitement was palpable. Before beginning the warmup, our wonderful social sec had to navigate the problem of keeping her newly dyed hair dry. Armed … Continue reading The real Queens of the pool: Southampton vs Queen Mary’s (BARTs)
Having had a close call with Basingstoke in the last Hampshire league match, Southampton Men’s team were ready for their first match with Southampton Bitter, an away fixture in Winchester. However, despite starting the week with a full team of 12, it seemed the water polo gods thought the Uni’s biggest boys needed a harder challenge so reasonable excuses including car trouble and antibiotics and … Continue reading A not so Bitter ending
Southampton’s biggest boys returned on Sunday with a game against the even bigger boys of the Basingstoke men’s team. It was looking like an uphill battle for Southampton with 2 of the squad in bed ill, captain Finn telling anyone who would listen about his fever and our resident rugby lad MR Wilkes suffering from his 52nd concussion of the season. Despite the adversity a … Continue reading Sotn Biggest Boys vs Basingstoke: Part 2
Southampton University Water Polo Club 