Water polo: USA still perfect at Unicum Cup

Tony Altobelli

BUDAPEST, Hungary - The United States men’s national water polo

team remained undefeated in the Unicum International Water Polo

Tournament, coming from behind to defeat Slovakia, 9-7, Friday.

Chris Humbert scored three goals, while Wolf Wigo and Chi Kredell each

added two goals each for the Americans, who overcame a 5-3 halftime

deficit to win.

Friday’s win, combined with Thursday’s 9-5 win over Germany, gives the

Americans a perfect 3-0 record and will take on Hungary today.

The hosts are also 3-0, outscoring their opponents, 42-11.

Gavin Arroyo scored three goals to lead the Americans in their win over

Germany.

Orange Coast College water polo and swimming coach Chris Oeding added a

first-period goal for the Americans on Thursday.

In the opening match, USA pulled out a dramatic 6-5 win over the reigning

world and Olympic champion Spanish team.