Men’s Water Polo Announces 2025 Schedule

Harvard men’s water polo will kick off its 2025 season on August 30 with the Bruno Classic, aiming for a robust 30-game season after achieving over 20 wins in the past 10 years. Head coach Ted Minnis is on the verge of his 300th career win, with star players Dean Strauser and Jack Burghardt returning to lead the team. The schedule features competitions against top programs, including two trips to California, and will culminate in the NWPC Championships from November 21-23 in Rhode Island, where the Crimson seeks their first conference title since 2019.

By the Numbers

• Harvard holds a 35-6 conference record over the past four seasons.
• The team has only lost one regular-season game against non-Princeton conference opponents since 2021.

State of Play

• Harvard is set for a four-game opening weekend at home, including matches against Bucknell and Fordham.
• The Crimson are expected to face reigning national champion UCLA and Long Beach State in California.

What’s Next

Following the opening weekend, Harvard will participate in the Princeton Invitational before continuing its season with the notable California road trips. The Crimson are anticipated to make strategic adjustments based on their early matchups as they aim to leverage their home advantage in conference play later in the season.

Bottom Line

Harvard men’s water polo looks to build on its strong history while pursuing its first NWPC title since 2019, emphasizing a blend of seasoned talent and promising newcomers as key factors in achieving their goals this season.