{"id":639170,"date":"2026-03-20T07:21:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=639170"},"modified":"2026-03-20T07:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:21:27","slug":"santa-clara-halts-womens-water-polo-season-over-hazing-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/santa-clara-halts-womens-water-polo-season-over-hazing-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Clara Halts Women\u2019s Water Polo Season over Hazing Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Santa Clara Halts Women\u2019s Water Polo Season over Hazing Investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Clara University on Wednesday announced<\/a> it is bringing an \u201cearly conclusion\u201d to its women\u2019s water polo season due to hazing allegations.<\/p>\n

The University released a brief statement on the matter, saying it is investigation hazing allegations:<\/p>\n

Santa Clara University is currently investigating allegations of hazing by and among members of the women’s water polo team. The University considers the safety of our students of paramount importance and takes allegations of hazing very seriously, consistent with the University’s Policy Prohibiting Hazing.<\/em><\/p>\n

While the investigation is ongoing, the University notified the team late this afternoon that, effective immediately, due to the nature of the preliminary findings, the team will not participate in the remainder of the women’s water polo 2026 season. The University will take appropriate action based on the outcome of the investigation.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Santa Clara has a 3-19 record as of the cessation of the season<\/a>. It\u2019s last game as an 18-1 loss to Loyola Marymount on Sunday.<\/p>\n

It had an alumni game scheduled for this weekend before four regular-season games to culminate the season with the Golden Coast Conference tournament in early April. The Broncos went 6-19 last season.<\/p>\n