Daniel Mnatsakanian and No. 2 Stanford men’s water polo team triumphed over top-ranked California 15–11, securing the No. 1 seed for the MPSF tournament and capping off a stellar regular season.
Armenian-American Daniel Mnatsakanian and the No. 2 ranked Stanford men’s water polo team secured their spot as the top seed for the upcoming MPSF championship by defeating the top-ranked California team 15–11 on Friday. This victory capped off a remarkable regular season for the Cardinal, who finished with an impressive 19–2 record.
Mnatsakanian expressed hope that his journey in the sport will inspire more young Armenians to pursue opportunities in water polo. He noted, “A lot of Armenian kids are playing water polo and we’d love them to know playing DI is absolutely possible.”
With the postseason approaching, Stanford is set to begin its championship run on November 20 at the MPSF Championship in Los Angeles, where they will aim to add to their already stellar season.
This achievement highlights not only the competitive spirit of the Stanford team but also the growing presence of Armenian athletes in collegiate sports. As the team prepares for the championship, all eyes will be on Mnatsakanian and his teammates to see if they can clinch the title.