Men's Water Polo News -- 2025

Rustlers top Pirates for state championship
Rustlers top Pirates for state championship

November 22, 2025

MERCED -- An incredible run for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team came up one win short as rival Golden West College maintained its spot on top of the mountain with a 14-6 win over the Pirates in the 3C2A Men's Water Polo State Championships on Saturday at Merced College.

Pirates slip past West Valley in State Final Four!
Pirates slip past West Valley in State Final Four!

November 21, 2025

MERCED -- The Orange Coast College men's water polo team has earned the first spot in the "Big Dance" with an 11-10 comeback win over West Valley College in the semifinals of the 3C2A Men's Water Polo State Championships on Friday at Merced College.

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Pirates take second in OEC after loss to Rustlers

November 08, 2025

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's water polo team hung tough with the best team in the state on Saturday as the Pirates came up just short to powerhouse Golden West, 15-13, in the finals of the Orange Empire Conference Water Polo Championships at the OCC Aquatics Pavilion.

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Pirates topple Bobcats in OEC semifinals

November 06, 2025

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's water polo team won each quarter and earned a trip to the conference finals with a 13-5 win over Saddleback at the 2025 Orange Empire Conference Men's Water Polo Championships on Thursday inside the OCC Aquatics Pavilion.

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Pirates go 2-1 at OCC mini-tournament

October 10, 2025

COSTA MESA -- It was a long day in the pool for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team, but in the end, the Pirates went 2-1 on Friday, including wins over L.A. Valley (18-5) and San Diego Mesa, 21-10.

Pirates pull away from Bobcats, 15-7
Pirates pull away from Bobcats, 15-7

October 08, 2025

COSTA MESA -- One key, goal-scoring outburst was a difference-maker for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team as the Pirates toppled visiting Saddleback, 15-7, on Wednesday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup inside the OCC Aquatics Pavilion.

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Pirates earn lopsided win over Tigers

October 01, 2025

COSTA MESA -- A dominating pair of quarters proved more than enough for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team as the Pirates rolled to a 26-10 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Riverside City College on Wednesday at the OCC Aquatics Pavilion.

Pirates go 3-0 at Cuesta Tournament
Pirates go 3-0 at Cuesta Tournament

September 27, 2025

SAN LUIS OBISPO -- It was a worthwhile trip north for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team as the Pirates went a perfect 3-0 at the Cuesta College Tournament this past weekend.

Pirates roll to big win over Hornets
Pirates roll to big win over Hornets

September 24, 2025

FULLERTON -- It was smooth sailing for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team as they opened Orange Empire Conference play with a 26-11 win at Fullerton College on Wednesday.

Pirates go 4-0 at Mt. SAC tournament
Pirates go 4-0 at Mt. SAC tournament

September 20, 2025

WALNUT -- It was a fantastic weekend for the Orange Coast College men's water polo team as the Pirates go 4-0 at the Mt. San Antonio College Men's Water Polo Tournament this past Friday and Saturday.

Pirates fall to Chapman in season opener
Pirates fall to Chapman in season opener

September 03, 2025

ORANGE -- The Orange Coast College men's water polo team pushed four-year program, Chapman University, to extra time on Wednesday night, but fell to the Panthers, 19-18, in the Pirates' season opener.

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