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Sydney deVroedt. Photo courtesy of LIU athletics Sydney deVroedt. Sound familiar? Perhaps the best athlete in New York City you’ve never heard of. Don’t believe it? Try these stats on for size – then we’ll tell you the sport. How about 132 goals on 230 shots, 57 steals, 34 blocks, 156 points – that’s goals […]

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Sydney deVroedt. Photo courtesy of LIU athletics

Sydney deVroedt. Sound familiar?

Perhaps the best athlete in New York City you’ve never heard of.

Don’t believe it?

Try these stats on for size – then we’ll tell you the sport.

How about 132 goals on 230 shots, 57 steals, 34 blocks, 156 points – that’s goals and assists for the uninformed.

The five-foot-five-inch senior from Hollywood, Fla.is a member of the Long Island University women’s water polo team. Make that, she is the water polo team for the Sharks.

But why water polo, of all sports?
“I was always in the pool,” she told the Brooklyn Eagle. “My parents had a pool in our backyard.”

And growing up, deVroedt played on the South Broward (Fla.) High team, as well as with some local clubs, she said. One of those clubs – the Princeton (NJ) Tigers, youth team.

“One of the girls I played with,” deVroedt said, “Committed to St. Francis College. It was Division I water polo; but a big adjustment. The lifestyle was completely different. And it was a different style of water polo.”

deVroedt played defense and was assisting. “The coach turned me into a scorer; more physical and aggressive,” she said.

It sounded almost perfect – until May, 2023 when St. Francis College eliminated their athletic department.

“For a minute, I actually freaked out,” deVroedt admits. “But I knew I wasn’t done. I had an apartment as well as a job in New York City; so, I reached out to LIU. And it was really an easy transition.”

And a super find for the Sharks.

The Sharks won 18 of 30 matches this past season, and deVroedt was named co-Offensive Player of the Year on top of being a unanimous First-Team All-Metro Athletic Conference selection. She was a Second-Team All-MAAC selection in the 2024 season and a 2023 First-Team All-MAAC selection as a member of St. Francis, Brooklyn.

“Huge congratulations to Sydney for being named the MAAC women’s water polo co-Offensive Player of the Year,” LIU women’s Water Polo Head Coach Morgan Allison said. “Her dedication and relentless work over the past four years have truly paid off. Scoring 100 goals and counting this season, this award is well deserved. I couldn’t be prouder of her receiving this..”

That pool isn’t all fun and games, either. “We practice six days,” she said; for two hours in the pool early morning. And two to three days a week we were in the gym for about an hour.”
She started her scoring prowess in college, and said she wanted to be a bigger name, through scoring – she did. As for the sport of water polo, deVroedt, an Exercise and Wellness major, says, “Making a nice play and connecting with teammates is what the sport is all about. There’s something about connecting to teammates.”

As for the Sharks of LIU, and their coach – they’ve connected as well.
Worldwide.

Allison coaches both the women’s and men’s teams at LIU. “We have 16 on the men’s roster and 12 women,” she said. “And not all are on scholarship.”

And not all took the subway to LIU. “We have players from Italy, Australia, Mexico, Germany, South Africa, Canada and Spain,” Allison said.

Allison was a two-sport athlete in the pool, competing for the women’s water polo and swimming and diving teams at St. Francis College, Brooklyn.

The Sharks season ended when they fell to No. 3 seed Mount St. Mary’s 13-11 in the MAAC Championship, held in Poughkeepsie, ten days ago.

LIU finished their fifth consecutive winning season – with a little help from the Terriers of St. Francis College.

Andy Furman is a Fox Sports Radio national talk show host. Previously, he was a scholastic sports columnist for the Brooklyn Eagle. He may be reached at: [email protected] X: @AndyFurmanFSR.

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Rari Nantes Florentia is the Italian champion of Paralympic water polo

Florence, 15 June 2025 – Rari Nantes Florentia returns to the top step of the podium and becomes Italian Champion in the fifth Italian Paralympic Water Polo Championship, closing an extraordinary season with a prestigious double victory. In the setting of the Water Sport GLS in Naples, the lilies dominated the semi-final by beating Lazio […]

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Florence, 15 June 2025 – Rari Nantes Florentia returns to the top step of the podium and becomes Italian Champion in the fifth Italian Paralympic Water Polo Championship, closing an extraordinary season with a prestigious double victory. In the setting of the Water Sport GLS in Naples, the lilies dominated the semi-final by beating Lazio 11 to 5, and then imposed themselves authoritatively in the final against the home team of Water Sport GLS Napoli with a clear 11 to 4.

A success that is worth the second category championship for the Florentine team, after the one won in 2023, and which allows the florentia to reach the Neapolitans at two titles, fueling a sporting rivalry that continues to write exciting pages in this discipline. The seventh national title in the overall palmarès further consolidates the lily primacy in history of the Italian Paralympic Swimming Federation and testifies to the company’s constant commitment to promoting an inclusive and high-level technical sport.

«This tricolor is the result of teamwork involving athletes, technical staff, managers and families – the company comments – A goal that fills us with pride and confirms Florence as one of the capitals of Italian Paralympic sport». Rari Nantes Florentia thanks all the supporters, partners and institutions that continue to believe and invest in a project that puts sport, inclusion and passion at its centre.

TEAM RARE NANTES FLORENTIA: Pellegrino Giulia, Di Gangi Niccolò (cap), Vannucci Alessio, Cericola Francesco, Fattori Federico, Mazzinghi Federico, Capalbo Andrea, Ciulli Simone (vicecap), Nocera Cesare, Signorini Alessio, Aquino Federica. Coach Laura Perego, vice Allegra Lapi

FINAL FOUR COMPETITION PROGRAM: Rari Nantes Florentia – SS Lazio Nuoto 11 Rari Nantes Florentia vs Water Sport GLs Napoli 11-4

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What drives today's era of women's sports fans?

Most sports fans are drawn to a team. Some rally behind a league. But in women’s sports, the connection often runs deeper. In a new report from Wasserman’s The Collective, 50% of surveyed fans said they identify first as women’s sports fans – placing that affiliation above team loyalty (37%) or league loyalty (13%). That […]

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What drives today's era of women's sports fans?

Most sports fans are drawn to a team. Some rally behind a league. But in women’s sports, the connection often runs deeper.

In a new report from Wasserman’s The Collective, 50% of surveyed fans said they identify first as women’s sports fans – placing that affiliation above team loyalty (37%) or league loyalty (13%). That kind of allegiance suggests fans aren’t just choosing a sport, they’re aligning with a broader set of values.

“You don’t hear someone say, ‘I’m a men’s sports fan,'” said Danielle Smith, vice president of The Collective, the women’s branch of the multinational sports marketing and talent agency. “But women’s sports fans do say that. It’s their core identity.”

The report, released in May, surveyed 648 fans across the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL. It examined how fans engage – and how those habits have evolved since The Collective’s 2019 research.

Back then, almost one in three WNBA fans said they had no one to watch games with, attend events with, or even talk to about the league. This year’s expanded study aimed to see if that had changed as women’s sports have grown.

“We wanted to level-set on data that’s more reflective of women’s sports fans overall and see if there were any differences or nuances by league – was this just a (WNBA) thing, or is this a women’s sports thing?” Smith said.

The result is a new framework for understanding fandom – one that sorts fans into three groups based on their behavior: IsoFans (solo), DuoFans (with one other person), and Social Fans (group-based).

Among the leagues studied, the PWHL had the highest percentage of IsoFans at 21%, compared with 18% in the WNBA and 15% in the NWSL.

IsoFans aren’t necessarily disconnected. Many consume content alone by choice. The survey found 58% of IsoFans said they prefer following their favorite team by themselves.

“These are often introverts,” Smith said. “That doesn’t mean they don’t want to attend ever, or that they don’t want to talk to anyone. It just means they’re perfectly content – but there are still opportunities to engage them.”

Nearly 46% of IsoFans said they would join a fan group if one were made available to them, and 62% said they were unaware of any local team fan groups at all.

For emerging leagues such as the PWHL, where brand equity is still forming, that could represent a chance to invite fans into the fold on their terms.

“We’re not trying to position IsoFans as a bad thing,” Smith said. “I think women’s sports is and needs to be at a place where they can look at different ways to segment and offer different things to each segment.”

The report includes strategies for serving each fan type. For IsoFans, it suggests creating solo-friendly experiences, such as ticket packages for single attendees or low-commitment digital spaces where fans can ease into community engagement. For Social Fans, it recommends always-on group activations, such as fan-run Discord servers or bar takeovers.

The goal, Smith said, is to help teams move beyond a one-size-fits-all model of fan engagement. “Our hope is that this introduces a new way of segmenting fans – not just based on gender or demographics, but based on consumption preferences,” she said. “You have different types of people with different motivations.”

Teams such as Angel City FC and the New York Liberty are already putting those strategies into practice.

Smith praised Angel City for its community-first approach, citing the club’s investment in local outreach and how its identity extends far beyond the stadium. “They’re building this incredible fan base because they’ve decided to invest in their community, and then because they’re doing good in the community that creates fan groups. You’ll see tons of fans doing their own meetups and watch parties now,” she said.

She also highlighted the Liberty as an example of a team creating a culture – not just through on-court performance, but through a distinctive tone and branding that resonates with fans. “Thinking of the cultural influence that someone like (mascot) Ellie the Elephant has, and seeing her interact with different fan groups, and the way that they’ve brought culture to the Liberty,” she said. “It’s very New York, very Brooklyn.”

Asked what she’d prioritize if leagues and broadcasters were listening, Smith didn’t point to a flashy campaign or a celebrity endorsement. She singled out infrastructure.

“I would say the first change is taking the time to understand your fan base and not just taking the same marketing that men’s sports have done and trying it in women’s,” she said.

She emphasized the need for stronger fan communities – digital and physical – built around shared identity.

“If you feel like you belong to something, you’re more likely to buy merch, to watch on TV, to engage on social,” she said. “And that’s what drives everything else – every revenue component that’s critical for sustaining a financial ecosystem.”

Her final thought came with a quiet urgency: “It’s about really making sure that belonging is the No. 1 thing. That’s what makes the rest of it work.”

Jolene Latimer covers women’s sports at theScore.

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Transforming the Sports Betting Advisory Market

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In a bold strategic move, Raketech Group recently announced the sale of its remaining US tipster and subscription assets for €1.25 million. This decision follows a comprehensive review aimed at sharpening the company’s focus on scalable digital solutions. The divestment includes brands such as Winnersandwhiners.com, Picksandparlays.net, and Statsalt.com, which together held a book value of around €1.0 million. The payment is structured over 18 months, reflecting confidence in the assets’ ongoing value while allowing Raketech to reallocate resources to its core strengths.

This sale builds on a previous divestiture in 2024 when Raketech sold its offline advisory sales operations in the US for $2.25 million. CEO Johan Svensson has emphasized that the company’s future lies in “scalable digital models” that can outperform traditional advisory sales through automation, data analytics, and platform-based approaches. The move aligns with Raketech’s platform-first strategy and financial discipline, focusing on areas where it holds commercial and technological advantages.

Understanding the Sports Tipster Market: A Multi-Billion Dollar Ecosystem

The sports tipster market operates within the broader context of a global sports betting industry valued at $175.51 billion in 2024, with projections reaching $354.89 billion by 2032. Professional tipsters have evolved from informal sports forum contributors to sophisticated analytical businesses that blend data science, proprietary algorithms, and deep sports knowledge. These experts provide predictions and insights to bettors, typically operating on subscription models or commission-based structures.

The tipster ecosystem serves multiple market segments, from casual recreational bettors to serious gamblers seeking professional guidance. Research indicates that many sports bettors utilize tipster services during their gambling activities, though selection often relies more on personal recommendations and word-of-mouth rather than objective performance data. This creates interesting market dynamics where reputation and marketing prowess sometimes outweigh actual predictive accuracy.

The rise of digital platforms has democratized access to tipster services while simultaneously increasing competition. Traditional tipsters who once operated through personal networks now compete with AI-powered prediction engines, statistical modeling platforms, and large-scale affiliate marketing operations. This transformation has created both opportunities and challenges, as evidenced by Raketech’s strategic decision to exit direct tipster operations in favor of platform-based approaches.

Market data suggests the average sports bettor places wagers of approximately $171.69 per bet, with a median of $50, indicating significant financial engagement across diverse betting behaviors. This substantial betting volume creates a lucrative market for tipster services, particularly when scaled through digital platforms that can serve thousands of subscribers simultaneously.

From Traditional Advisory Sales to Scalable Digital Models

The traditional advisory sales model in online gaming relied heavily on direct personal relationships, phone sales, and location-based services . These approaches, while effective for building trust and providing personalized guidance, faced significant scalability limitations and high operational costs. The global iGaming market, now projected to surpass $100 billion by 2025 with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7%, demands more efficient and scalable solutions.

Digital transformation has fundamentally altered how gaming companies approach customer acquisition and retention. Modern operators increasingly rely on data-driven insights, automated personalization, and platform-based distribution models that can serve millions of users simultaneously. This shift has created opportunities for companies like Raketech to develop technological solutions that outperform traditional advisory approaches.

The affiliate marketing segment of the iGaming industry has become particularly sophisticated, with 74% of iGaming operators now utilizing affiliate marketing strategies. Average affiliate commission rates in the industry range from 25-35%, with approximately 30-40% of new iGaming customers acquired through affiliate channels. These metrics demonstrate the economic viability of platform-based approaches over traditional advisory models.

Scalable digital models offer several advantages over conventional advisory sales operations. They can process vast amounts of data in real-time, provide personalized recommendations to thousands of users simultaneously, and adapt quickly to changing market conditions. Machine learning algorithms can analyze betting patterns, odds movements, and historical performance data to generate insights that would be impossible for human advisors to produce at scale.

Raketech’s Evolution: From Startup to Affiliate Powerhouse

Founded in 2010 and based in Malta, Raketech began as a small venture helping friends navigate the iGaming world. Over the years, it has grown into a publicly traded affiliate marketing leader with a focus on sports and gaming comparison services, online guides, and community-driven content. Despite a 23% revenue decline to €61.2 million in 2024, Raketech maintained a healthy adjusted EBITDA margin of 24%, reflecting operational resilience amid transformation.

Central to Raketech’s growth is its entrepreneurial partnership model, where the company provides commercial infrastructure—agreements, sales, finance, data, and technology—while partners handle product development, content creation, and SEO. This approach has boosted efficiency and allowed rapid expansion across markets and verticals, with nearly half of the Affiliation Marketing revenue now stemming from such partnerships.

Competitive Landscape: Key Players and Market Dynamics

Raketech operates in a competitive affiliate marketing landscape alongside major players such as Better Collective and Catena Media. Better Collective reported revenues of $386.7 million in 2024 but faced challenges in the US market, leading to workforce reductions. Catena Media recently appointed Manuel Stan, a veteran from Kindred Group, as CEO, signaling the importance of operator experience in affiliate marketing leadership.

Beyond iGaming specialists, broader affiliate platforms like ShareASale, Outbrain, and GoAffPro hold significant market shares, creating competitive pressure through scale and technological capabilities. Raketech’s competitive edge lies in its proprietary AffiliationCloud platform and deep industry expertise, which have earned it recognition such as the “Best Tech for Affiliates 2023” award.

AffiliationCloud: Raketech’s Technological Backbone

AffiliationCloud is Raketech’s flagship platform designed to simplify affiliate marketing by consolidating multiple operator relationships into a single interface. Publishers can access global brands with one login, reducing administrative complexity and opening new commercial opportunities.

The platform offers advanced analytics, including unique RT index scores that benchmark affiliate performance and identify areas for improvement. It supports real-time tracking, automated payments, and compliance monitoring, addressing common operational challenges in affiliate marketing.

AffiliationCloud also facilitates exclusive commercial agreements where Raketech manages entire affiliate marketing strategies for operators through a white-label service. This model has gained traction, contributing to organic growth and strengthening Raketech’s position as a platform-first company.

Affiliation Marketing: Content, Compliance, and Partnerships

Raketech’s Affiliation Marketing division operates a network of owned websites and entrepreneurial partnerships focused on delivering high-quality comparison tools, guides, and community content. The division prioritizes editorial independence and responsible marketing, differentiating itself in a market often criticized for aggressive conversion tactics.

Entrepreneurial partnerships allow Raketech to leverage specialized content creation and SEO expertise while retaining commercial control and compliance oversight. This model aligns incentives around long-term user satisfaction and regulatory adherence, critical in increasingly regulated markets.

Compliance training and transparent promotional practices are integral, ensuring content meets diverse jurisdictional requirements. Revenue sharing with partners balances growth incentives and operational efficiency, particularly in markets requiring local content relevance.

Publisher Networks: Combining Paid and Organic Growth

Raketech’s Publisher Networks consist of both paid traffic acquisition and organic content partnerships. The paid network, Raketech Network, manages affiliate relationships and commercial agreements to drive targeted traffic to operators, requiring sophisticated campaign optimization.

The organic network partners with independent publishers who create engaging content, often under revenue-sharing models that preserve editorial independence. This approach is effective in markets where local expertise and compliance are paramount.

Technological tools such as real-time reporting and automated optimization empower publishers to maximize campaign performance. Quality control mechanisms reward high-performing publishers with preferential commercial terms and early access to new partnerships.

International expansion of Publisher Networks balances local market adaptation with centralized technological infrastructure, enabling Raketech to scale efficiently while respecting regional regulatory frameworks.

SubAffiliation: Operator-Centric Affiliate Marketing

SubAffiliation is Raketech’s innovative model combining direct operator relationships with affiliate network capabilities. It offers operators access to diverse traffic sources through a single commercial agreement while maintaining control over brand and promotional strategies.

Through exclusive commercial agreements, Raketech manages affiliate recruitment, campaign execution, and optimization on behalf of operators. This white-label approach allows operators to leverage Raketech’s platform and expertise without building internal affiliate management teams.

The model’s success hinges on maintaining high-quality affiliate relationships and meeting operator-specific performance and compliance standards. Technologically, SubAffiliation builds on AffiliationCloud with customized portals, reporting, and integration capabilities, facilitating seamless operator workflows.

This approach accelerates market entry for operators and enhances affiliate marketing efficiency, making it an attractive option in competitive and regulated markets.

Startup Opportunities in the Affiliate Marketing Ecosystem

The affiliate marketing industry’s rapid evolution creates numerous opportunities for innovative startups, particularly in specialized niches and emerging technologies. The industry’s projected growth to $27.78 billion by 2027, combined with 81% of brands utilizing affiliate programs, indicates sustained demand for creative marketing solutions and technological innovations.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning present significant opportunities for startups developing automated optimization tools. These technologies can analyze vast datasets to identify performance patterns, predict campaign effectiveness, and automate bidding strategies. Startups focusing on AI-powered affiliate management tools could capture substantial market share as operators seek more sophisticated optimization capabilities.

Niche-specific affiliate platforms represent another high-potential opportunity area. While established players like Raketech dominate broad iGaming categories, specialized markets such as esports betting, crypto gaming, and mobile-first platforms remain underserved. Startups that develop deep expertise in these emerging niches can build sustainable competitive advantages before larger competitors enter these markets.

Content automation and personalization technologies offer opportunities for startups to serve both affiliates and operators. Tools that can generate localized content, optimize promotional strategies for different audience segments, and automate compliance monitoring address persistent pain points in affiliate marketing operations. These solutions become increasingly valuable as regulatory complexity increases across different jurisdictions.

Mobile-first affiliate marketing platforms represent another emerging opportunity. With mobile gaming representing the fastest-growing segment of the iGaming market, startups that develop sophisticated mobile attribution, engagement, and conversion tools can capture value in this expanding market. The technical challenges of mobile attribution create opportunities for innovative solutions that improve campaign effectiveness.

Performance marketing technology focused on alternative traffic sources presents additional startup opportunities. As traditional digital advertising platforms implement stricter policies around gaming content, affiliates and operators need alternative channels for user acquisition. Startups that develop innovative approaches to influencer marketing, podcast advertising, or emerging social platforms can create valuable market positions.

The increasing importance of compliance and responsible marketing creates opportunities for startups developing automated compliance monitoring and reporting tools. These solutions help affiliates and operators navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining promotional effectiveness. The global nature of the iGaming industry makes scalable compliance solutions particularly valuable for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions.

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NCAA track and field championships Jameesia Ford

Texas Tech track and field senior Oskar Edlund gears up for NCAA meet The Texas Tech track and field competes in NCAA championships June 11-14 in Eugene, Oregon. Oskar Edlund competes in 400 hurdles, 1,600-meter relay. JaMeesia Ford, a South Carolina sophomore and Jack Britt High School graduate, won the 200-meter national championship at the […]

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JaMeesia Ford, a South Carolina sophomore and Jack Britt High School graduate, won the 200-meter national championship at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Ford finished second in the 100-meter by .003 seconds and anchored South Carolina’s 4×100 relay team to a second-place finish with a program-record time.
She qualified for finals in all four events she entered at the championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Ford also won the 2024 national indoor 200-meter title and swept the 100-meter and 200-meter titles at the SEC Championships.

Jack Britt graduate JaMeesia Ford is a national champion. Again.

The South Carolina sophomore runner qualified for finals in all four events she entered in Eugene, Oregon, at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and she finished the 200-meter final Saturday, June 14, in 22.21 seconds to add another individual national championship to her 200m indoor title.

Ford finished as national runner-up in the 200m as a freshman last year, and she ran a 11.14 in this year’s 100m to finish second, just .003 seconds behind winner Samirah Moody from Southern Cal. Ford also anchored South Carolina’s 4×100 and 4×400 relay teams, earning a runner-up finish in the 4×100 with a program-record time of 42.40.

Ford earned three first-team All-America honors to add to her 2024 national indoor title and freshman-record 22.34-second run in the 200m. She also ran with the 4x400m relay team that won national indoor gold last year. Ford also swept the 100m and 200m titles at the SEC Championships.

Georgia won the women’s team title while Southern Cal and Texas A&M tied for the men’s team title.

The South Carolina women’s team finished in seventh place, their first top 10 since 2019 and best team finish since 2006.

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GAME 2: AUSTRALIA 19 d ARGENTINA 11 Australia have notched up another win at the Men’s U20 World Championships in Croatia overnight, with a 19-11 victory over Argentina. The Aussies shot out to an early lead in the first quarter, with two goals to the green and gold while managing to keep their opponents to […]

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GAME 2: AUSTRALIA 19 d ARGENTINA 11

Australia have notched up another win at the Men’s U20 World Championships in Croatia overnight, with a 19-11 victory over Argentina.

The Aussies shot out to an early lead in the first quarter, with two goals to the green and gold while managing to keep their opponents to one.

In the second quarter, the Australians managed five goals with the Argentinians slotting four into the back of the cage.

With the scores standing at 7-5 at half time, the Aussies were eager to up the ante in the second half.

A 6-4 third quarter saw the Aussies extend their lead to 13-9 heading into the last quarter, before a fourth quarter push saw them slot another six goals while keeping their opponents to two, the final score 19-11 in the Aussies favour.

GAME 1: AUSTRALIA 16 d COLOMBIA 11

Australia have opened their U20s World Aquatics Championships campaign with a strong 16-11 win over Colombia in Zagreb, Croatia.

Both teams took a conservative start to the match, working on their combinations to get things moving in the pool. A low scoring affair, Colombia would go on to hold a 2-1 lead at the completion of the first quarter.

That would all change in the second quarter when Australia came out firing with back-to-back goals to Daniel Magasanik and Zac Izzard startle their opponents, heading into the second half with a healthy 7-4 lead over their South American counterparts.

Head Coach Dragan Bakic’s men continued their dominance on the scoreboard in the second half and despite having less shots on goal, the Aussies defence held strong to run out 16-11 victors at fulltime.

Harper Stewart who was awarded Man of the Match, was impressed with his team’s performance.

“We had a really good preparation and it’s exciting. It was good to get those first game jitters out and I think a couple of the players felt the same.”

The team’s focus on building on their performances throughout the tournament was clear post match. As each match is crucial in the lead up to the crossover phase of the tournament.

“I felt like as a team our counter-attack was really good, but we’ve just got to fix a couple things defensively and I think we’ll be good for the rest of the games coming up.”

Australia will shift back into gear this evening when they meet Argentina this at 6:30pm AEST.

Every game of the Men’s U20 Water Polo Championships will be streamed LIVE and FREE on the World Aquatics Youtube Channel – click here.

AUSTRALIAN 20&U MEN’S DRAW

Sunday 15 June | 6:30pm AEST | Australia v Argentina

Monday 16 June | TBC | TBC

Friday 20 June | TBC | Quarter-Finals

Saturday 21 June | TBC | Semi-Finals

Sunday 22 June | TBC | Finals

AUSTRALIAN 20&U MEN’S TEAM

Sam Bloomfield (Sydney Uni, NSW), Sean Bright (Queensland Thunder, QLD), Ashton Brown (Sydney Uni, NSW), Zac Izzard (Sydney Uni, NSW), Daniel Magasanik (Phoenix, VIC), Jake Martin (Fremantle, SA), Rex Palazzi (Cronulla, NSW), Ethan Payne (Cronulla, NSW), Oliver Purcell (UTS Balmain, NSW), Lewis Saupin (Sydney Uni, NSW), Thomas Serhan (UTS Balmain, NSW), Jamie Sharman (Sydney Uni, NSW), Harper Stewart (UNSW), Harry Tucker (UWA, WA), Cory Webber (Sydney Uni, NSW) Head Coach: Dragan Bakic

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USC Trojans’ Men’s Track and Field Wins Share Of National Championship

The USC Trojans Outdoor Track and Field team started the weekend with a share of a National Championship, tying Texas A&M with 41 points – the first shared outdoor title since 2013. This marked the 10th National Championship for the Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 year. The win marked the Trojans 27th outdoor championship, […]

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