Overview
NCAA Water Polo is the collegiate variant of water polo, with men's competition held in the fall semester across Divisions I, II, and III and the Eastern Athletic Association, and women's competition held in the spring. Play follows the World Aquatics technical baseline adapted with NCAA-specific modifications, as cod…
How to win
- Scoring & winning — Ball fully crosses goal line between posts and below crossbar = 1 point; most goals wins.
- Goal counts — Entire ball must cross the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar.
- Each goal = 1 point — Every goal scored counts as exactly 1 point toward the team's total.
- Most goals at end of regulation/overtime/shootout wins
The game
- 7 players per team in the water at any time (6 field players + 1 goalkeeper); Roster: typically 13-15 players for NCAA …
- 7 players per team in the water at any time (6 field players + 1 goalkeeper)
- Roster: typically 13-15 players for NCAA D1; up to 13 may be designated for game day
- Unlimited; enter only in substitution zone at dead-ball swim re-entry or after a goal.
