After watching the girl’s demolition job the boys lined up for a much tougher game against a Surrey side who, despite our collective hopes, had replaced last years seniors and best players with a couple of giant South Africans. An unideal start and the first quarter proved to be a tight affair dominated by exclusions for the home team and some superb man down defence. … Continue reading Soton biggest boys vs Surrey (H)
High expectations marked the rematch against LSE, this time as the actual home match.With almost a full squad and Magill as coach, everyone was getting ready to show LSE whatSoton’s biggest boys can really do, especially since LSE had only brought seven players.After a quick nail check (failed by Noah and Til), the first quarter kicked off with SUWPCattacking the shallow end. It became evident … Continue reading SUWPC LSEes Its Chance Slip Away
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)
Southampton University Water Polo Club 