Stanford Wins 10th NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship Defeating USC 11-7

Stanford's women's water polo team secured their 10th NCAA championship by defeating Southern California 11-7 in the title game, marking their third national title in four seasons. Juliette Dhalluin led the Cardinal with three goals, including critical scores in the final seconds of the first half and early in the third quarter that gave Stanford a lead they never relinquished. The Stanford defense, anchored by goalkeeper Christine Carpenter with nine saves, allowed only one goal in the second half, a key factor in their victory. Ryann Neushul, a redshirt senior and 2024 Olympian, scored her 228th career goal, making her Stanford's first four-time NCAA team champion. Stanford finished the season 25-1, riding a 10-game winning streak and continuing a historic streak of winning at least one NCAA team championship annually for 49 consecutive seasons. USC's Meghan McAninch led her team with two goals, while Anna Reed made 11 saves in the loss.