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NCAA Water Polo Thrillers set up Epic Final on ESPN+ 3PM PT Today!<\/h2>\r\n

The NCAA Men\u2019s Water Polo semifinals lived up to the hype on December 7, 2024, delivering high drama and unforgettable moments at Stanford University\u2019s Avery Aquatic Center. In a tale of two games, UCLA toppled Stanford in a nail-biting clash, while USC edged out Fordham in an OT thriller to set up a familiar NCAA Final between SoCal elite squads UCLA and USC.<\/p>\r\n

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Ryder Dodd’s Spectacular Performance Propels UCLA to Thrilling Comeback Victory Over Stanford<\/h4>\r\n

Top-ranked UCLA (25-2) showed why they\u2019re the team to beat, battling back from an early deficit to secure a hard-fought 17-14 win over No. 4 Stanford (22-5) in The Cardinal’s famed Avery Aquatic Center home pool. It was a gutsy performance full of grit, resilience, and big-time plays, as the Bruins punched their ticket to Sunday\u2019s NCAA Championship showdown against their cross-town rival, USC, with the national title on the line.<\/p>\r\n

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Ryder Dodd Leads UCLA\u2019s Offensive Charge<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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UCLA Freshman and USA Water Polo Bronze Medalist Ryder Dodd talliedf 6 goals in today’s semi-final win over Stanford<\/p><\/div>\r\n

Ryder Dodd was the undisputed star of the match, pacing the Bruins with a game-high six goals and seven total points. The freshman phenom continued to shine on the biggest stage, delivering clutch goals that fueled UCLA\u2019s comeback.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cRyder is just a special player,\u201d said UCLA head coach Adam Wright<\/strong>. \u201cFor someone so young to step up in these high-pressure situations speaks volumes about his talent and composure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Redshirt sophomore Frederico Juc\u00e1 Carsalade<\/strong> also had a stellar outing, recording his second hat trick of the season. Additional offensive firepower came from redshirt junior Chase Dodd<\/strong> and graduate transfer Nico Tierney<\/strong>, who each netted two goals.<\/p>\r\n

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Stanford\u2019s Strong Start<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Stanford came out firing, ending the first period with a commanding 5-2 lead behind goals from Grant Watson (#2)<\/strong>, Soren Jensen (#5)<\/strong> and Jackson Painter (#11)<\/strong>. The Cardinal looked poised to dictate the game early, but UCLA’s resilience and second-period adjustments turned the tide.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cAll season long, our second period has been our strongest, and today was no different,\u201d said Wright. UCLA outscored Stanford 5-2 in the second quarter, tying the game 7-7 by halftime.<\/p>\r\n

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Second-Half Momentum Shifts<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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UCLA Fans were Loud and Proud through 4 quarters of play at Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford California.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

The Bruins edged the Cardinal 4-3 in the third period, taking an 11-10 lead into the final stanza. The turning point came in the closing moments of the quarter, when UCLA redshirt freshman goalkeeper Nate Tauscher<\/strong>, in just his second collegiate start, made a critical penalty save against Ethan Parrish<\/strong>. The stop energized the Bruins heading into the fourth.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cThat save was massive,\u201d said Ryder Dodd. \u201cIt gave us confidence to keep pushing, and we carried that energy into the final period.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

In the fourth, UCLA\u2019s offense exploded, outscoring Stanford 6-4 to secure the 17-14 victory. Despite strong efforts from Stanford’s Jensen and Painter, who each scored multiple goals, the Cardinal couldn\u2019t match UCLA\u2019s relentless attack in the final minutes.<\/p>\r\n

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USC Survives Fordham in Overtime Classic<\/h4>\r\n

The second semifinal was a rollercoaster of emotions as USC narrowly defeated Fordham 15-14 in double overtime. The Rams, who entered the match undefeated, gave the Trojans everything they could handle, proving their place among the sport\u2019s elite.<\/p>\r\n

Exclusions and odd moments vexed USC in the 1st Quarter with players coming in early on power plays, followed by Fordham’s star center sent to the bench for misconduct. A physical game almost unhinged as emotions ran high for both sides. Chippy play? Yes. Both sides amped up? Check. A frantic start bordering on chaos and only halfway through the 1st Quarter!<\/p>\r\n

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Fordham goes up early in 1st Quarter on 5 Meter Penalty Shots<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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USC waves to their fans after their overtime victory over Fordham<\/p><\/div>\r\n


All Conference 5th Year Senior Max Miller<\/strong> tied the score 4-4 going into last 30 seconds before an underwater tussle resulted in\u00a0 Fordham Center (#3) Barnabas Eppel<\/strong> and USC (#2)\u00a0 Stefan Brankovich<\/strong> were removed from game play for misconduct. Without their star hole set, Fordham would be challenged to score in their full strength offensive sets.

Luca Silvestri,<\/strong> a Fordham star from Italy, score immediately in the opening of the second period for a 6-4 lead that nearly vanished in a flash as (#28) Zach Pittino<\/strong> from Huntington Beach blasted a short side skipshot followed by yet another game misconduct on Fordham sent (#7) Gabriel Melillo <\/strong>out of the game. (#9) Lopez Duarte<\/strong> from Spain pocketed a short side goal to bring the game to a tie 6-6 with under 5 minutes to playu in the first half.\u00a0

Fordham relied on power plays and tremendous speed in transition to keep their squad competitive against a veteran USC team lead by Captain (#6) Carson Kranz.<\/strong> However, blatant indiscretions plagued their best efforts. The first half ended with another awkward moment: Fordham (#2) Balazs Berenvi<\/strong> struck #9 Duarte on the head following his 8-7 go ahead shot leading to another misconduct call.\u00a0

<\/span>USC\u2019s Jake Ehrhardt (#15)<\/strong> was the hero, scoring the game-winning goal in the second overtime period to send the Trojans back to the championship game. Ehrhardt finished with five goals, including two in overtime, and was a dominant presence throughout the match.\u201cIt was a battle,\u201d said Ehrhardt. \u201cFordham\u2019s a great team, but we stayed composed and made the plays we needed to in the end.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Fordham\u2019s George Papanikolaou (#6)<\/strong> continued his sensational season with four goals, while Luca Provenziani (#18)<\/strong> added three, including the equalizer in regulation that forced overtime. The Rams\u2019 defense, anchored by goalkeeper Thomas Lercari<\/strong>, frustrated USC\u2019s attack for much of the game. \u201cThis group never quit,\u201d said Fordham head coach Brian Bacharach<\/strong>. \u201cWe were right there, but USC showed why they\u2019ve been at the top for so long.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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Championship Showdown: UCLA vs. USC<\/h4>\r\n

Now, the Bruins and Trojans will battle for the NCAA crown on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. PT. UCLA will rely on its defensive prowess and timely scoring, while USC brings championship experience and an edge in close games.<\/p>\r\n

Live coverage of the title game will be available on NCAA.com<\/span><\/a> and ESPN.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n

For more NCAA Water Polo coverage, visit SwimmingWorld.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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