Ranking in the top 20 teams in the national polls is an accomplishment that is usually reserved for well-established teams. However, the University of La Verne's men's water polo team has defied this stereotype by breaking into the national scene in only its third year of existence. By defeating numerous Division I teams and continuing to demonstrate a type of play that is consistently better than their opposition, the Leopards are quickly becoming the team to beat.
In a futile effort to continue climbing up the national rankings, the University of La Verne men's water polo team fell short of victory on Wednesday, losing to Loyola Marymount University, 8-6.
Demonstrating an impressive ability to compete on a national level, the University of La Verne men's water polo team defeated two nationally ranked squads on Friday Sept. 15, improving its record to 7-1.