Women's Water Polo
Women’s Water Polo Beats Princeton in Longest Match in NCAA History
In the longest women's water polo game in NCAA history, Harvard defended its CWPA title against rival Princeton. A golden-goal by captain Ella Schneider sealed the victory and the game's status as The Crimson's 2026 Game of the Year.
Orli Cooper Awarded MVP of CWPA Tournament
Sophomore Orli Cooper was named the CWPA Tournament MVP after her dominant performance in the net.
Maya O'Dea and Ted Minnis Celebrate
Coach Ted Minnis and junior Maya O'Dea hug after the big win.
Harvard Water Polo Celebrates
The Harvard women's water polo team celebrates its win in overtime.
Minnis in the Water
Coach Minnis celebrates in the water with Schneider after her game-winning goal.
Cooper Stonewalls Princeton
Cooper stands resolute in the net for the Crimson against Princeton.
Schneider Shoots
Captain Ella Schneider prepares a shot against an unprepared Princeton defense.
Women's Water Polo Team Huddle
The Harvard women's water polo team huddles outside the pool as they take on the UCLA Bruins in the NCAA Quarterfinals
Schneider Attacks
Senior Utility Ella Schneider looks to attack as she is smothered by the UCLA defender.
Harvard Women’s Water Polo Season Ends With NCAA Quarterfinal Loss to UCLA
No. 7 Harvard women’s water polo fell to No. 2 UCLA in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament, ending yet another historic season for the Crimson.
Water Polo Falls to UCLA
Harvard women's water polo fell 15-5 to UCLA in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.
Harvard Wins Second-Straight CWPA Championship Title in Marathon Match
Sometimes it takes more than four quarters to decide the champion. For Harvard and Princeton in the CWPA Championship, it took four quarters, two overtimes, and four sudden-death periods before the Crimson’s captain, Ella Schneider, secured the title with an 8-7 victory and punched Harvard's ticket to the NCAA Championships.
Harvard Defends Its Title
The women's water polo team secured its second CWPA Championship against the Princeton Tigers.
Harvard Women's Water Polo Poses with CWPA the Championship Plaque
The Harvard women's water polo team poses with the CWPA Championship Plaque after a marathon 8-7 victory over Princeton.
Schneider Fills in Bracket
Captain Ella Schneider, the hero of the CWPA Championship, moves Harvard into the champion position on the bracket.
No. 11 Harvard Mauls Brown, Earns Program’s First No. 1 Seed for CWPA Championships
PROVIDENCE, RI – Harvard prevailed over Ivy League rival Brown University in a standalone Saturday match, securing the first seed heading into the CWPA Conference Championships for the first time in program history. The win also marks three straight victories for the Crimson in the series against the Bears, and a two-year streak of spoiling their senior night.
Senior Utility Ella Schneider Rips a Shot
Senior utility Ella Schneider rips a shot during a game against Marist earlier this season.
No. 11 Women’s Water Polo Falls to No. 2 UCLA, No. 9 UC Irvine to Conclude California Tour
Harvard women’s water polo ended its seven-match stretch in California 5-2, dropping the last two matches to No. 2 UCLA and No. 9 UC Irvine this weekend.
Cooper Makes a Save
Sophomore goaltender Orli Cooper dishes out a pass after making a save in a game against Marist earlier this season.
Harvard Conquers California Competitors in First Weekend of West Coast Trip
To kick off its first weekend of California matches, No. 12 Harvard women’s water polo yet again made program history by achieving its best 20-game record of 19-1 after the Saturday afternoon win over UC San Diego.
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