Two-time defending national champion Stanford starts the season in the top spot in the Collegiate Water Polo Association Preseason Poll. Last year's national runner-up USC comes in at No. 2.
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Maggie Steffens, an incoming freshman at Stanford, raised eyebrows Monday when she scored seven goals -- including six in the first half -- for the U.S. as the Americans defeated Hungary 14-13.
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Tournament MVP Kate Baldoni anchored the defense with 15 saves as Stanford won its second consecutive national title 6-4 against USC. The win gives the Cardinal three total water polo titles.
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- Preseason poll
- Big break
- The American girls
- National Champs