Hungary Downs U.S. in Men’s Water Polo, 11-5

BUDAPEST, Hungary, February 26. THE USA Men's National Team came up short in an 11-5 loss to Hungary earlier today on day two of the Volvo Cup. In a rematch of the Gold Medal game from the 2008 Olympics the Hungarians used a strong first half to distance themselves from Team USA en route to the victory. Ben Hohl (Atherton, CA/Stanford WP) led the USA on offense with two goals and Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA/NYAC) stopped nine shots in net.

Hungary came out strong opening a 3-1 lead in the first period and expanded that to 6-2 by intermission. In the third quarter the United States was able to match the scoring output of Hungary posting three goals, but it still left the red, white, and blue in a 9-5 hole going to the fourth period. In the final frame Hungary tacked on two more scores while keeping the United States off the board for an 11-5 victory.

Team USA went 3/8 on power plays while holding Hungary to just 1/7 on their man advantages. "The guys played with a lot more effort and heart today. We just gave up a few easy goals on some simple mistakes," said USA Head Coach Terry Schroeder.

The United States will be back in action tomorrow against Australia to close out play in the Volvo Cup. Team USA defeated Australia 9-4 earlier this week.

Scoring:

USA 5 (1, 1, 3, 0) B. Hohl 2, T. Azevedo 1, J. Krumpholz 1, S. Buckner 1
HUN 11 (3, 3, 3, 2)

Saves – USA – M. Moses 9

6×5 – USA 3/8 – HUN 1/7

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