2007 NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship explained

NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship
Year:2007
Dates:December 1–2, 2007
Num Teams:4
Champions:California (13th title)
Runner-Up:USC (11th title game)
Matches:4
Goals:52
Attendance:4369
Top Goal Scorer:Tim Hummel, LMU (4)
Player:Michael Sharf, California
Prevseason:2006
Nextseason:2008

The 2007 NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship was the 39th annual NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship to determine the national champion of NCAA men's collegiate water polo. Tournament matches were played at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, California from December 1–2, 2007.[1] [2]

California defeated USC in the final, 8–6, to win their thirteenth national title. The Golden Bears (28–4) were coached by Kirk Everist.[3]

The Most Outstanding Player of the tournament was Michael Sharf from California. Additionally, two All-Tournament Teams were named: a First Team (with seven players, including Sharf) and a Second Team (also with seven players).

The tournament's leading scorer, with 4 goals, was Tim Hummel from Loyola Marymount.

Qualification

Since there has only ever been one single national championship for water polo, all NCAA men's water polo programs (whether from Division I, Division II, or Division III) were eligible. A total of 4 teams were invited to contest this championship.

Team AppearancePrevious
California25th2006
Loyola Marymount5th2005
Navy13th2006
USC22nd2006

Bracket

All-tournament teams

First Team

Second Team

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cal Men's Water Polo Defeats Navy, 8-5, in NCAA First Round Action . CalBears.com. 2007 Cal Golden Bears Water Polo News Archive. June 6, 2015.
  2. Web site: Cal Men's Water Polo Upends USC, 8-6, to Capture 13th National Title . CalBears.com. 2007 Cal Golden Bears Water Polo News Archive. June 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: Men's Water Polo Championship Results . NCAA. NCAA.org. June 6, 2015.