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)
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 University Water Polo Club 