The last game of this term for the Men’s 2nd team came only a day after their previous match. After a comprehensive win at home to Basingstoke, the chosen team were under no illusions as to the challenge faced in playing a physical Portsmouth team, in their full size pool. Being eight lanes wide and deep at both ends, the tactics were to use the full extremities of … Continue reading Men’s 2nd vs Portsmouth 15/03/2012
The penultimate game before the Easter break saw the men’s 2nd team take on Basingstoke at home, for the return leg of their first match of the season. After a draw when we played them away, confidence within the team was strong, given our increased match practise. The first quarter of the game saw Southampton attack the shallow end of the pool. Good arc formation … Continue reading Men’s 2nd vs. Basingstoke B 14/03/2012
On Wednesday our big boys had the return match against the Weymouth/Portland team. Due to many last minute casualties and injured players, the Southampton team had to play with only 11 players. However, the Weymouth team had brought only 10 people so the problem wasn’t that significant. In the first quarter, our team played very good, tight defending, with very good “doubling” and Call Of … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Weymouth/Portland 07/03/2012
Our return away game against Basingstoke took place last Sunday. Having easily won 13-2 at home, this game was more difficult, since we had only 10 players able to travel and no goalie; Will L. (La Bamba) stepped up and assisted the team by playing in his old position for the game. The first quarter was fairly easy for our team, with no majors given … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Basingstoke 04/03/2012
One of the most important games for the Hampshire league took place in Portland against the Weymouth/Portland team. Losing this game would annihilate our chances of finishing first in the league. In the first quarter, our team was very effective and managed to score four goals and gain 5 majors from the opposition. Our defence stayed compact, and most of all calm, thus not letting … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Weymouth/Portland 19/02/2012
Southampton University Water Polo Club 