WATER POLO

Womens water polo

A final look at USC’s Spring 2026 sports

Plenty of sports had historic seasons, while others will look to reset for next year.
USC women's water polo plays against UCLA

Women’s water polo claims NCAA title

The Trojans took down UC Berkeley on Sunday to win their first title since 2021.
USC women's water polo celebrates a win

Women’s water polo wins seventh NCAA championship

The Trojans narrowly defeated UC Berkeley 10-9 in the final to claim their first title since 2021.
Emily Ausmus takes a shot toward the goal

Women’s water polo looks to finally finish job at NCAA Tournament

No. 3 USC has lost in the tournament’s final round in three of the past four seasons.
A women's water polo player shoots against UCLA

Women’s water polo falls short at MPSF Tournament

The No. 1 Trojans lost the conference title to Stanford in the championship match.
A USC water polo player shoots past the UCLA goalie

Ausmus leads women’s water polo to revenge over UCLA

No. 1 USC secured the top seed and a bye in the MPSF Tournament next weekend.
Attacker Emily Ausmus takes a shot and watches it go toward the goal.

No. 1 women’s water polo seeks revenge against UCLA

The Trojans’ only two losses of the season both came against their crosstown rivals.
Emily Ausmus looks to shoot toward the goal

Emily Ausmus brings Olympic-level play to women’s water polo

The sophomore attacker has quickly risen to become one of water polo’s biggest stars.
A USC player throws the ball

Women’s water polo enters heart of conference play

The Trojans have got off to a hot start, only soured by two losses to UCLA.
A women's water polo player looks for a teammate to pass to

Women’s water polo earns silver at Triton Invitational

No. 2 USC won three games before falling to No. 3 UCLA in the tournament final.
Meghan McAninch gets the ball in Feb. 7.

Women’s water polo keeps hot streak rolling

The No. 2 Trojans faced little adversity in three wins over the weekend to become 5-0.

Women’s water polo hits the pool with championship dreams

The No. 2 Trojans handily swept a doubleheader Jan. 16 to begin the new season.