STANFORD, Calif. - For the second season in a row, Stanford is set to compete in the NCAA Championship at Avery Aquatic Center. The third-seeded Cardinal is in the competition for the 36th time in program history, and opens the competition on Friday against No. 8 UC Davis.
NCAA HISTORY » The Cardinal is back in the NCAA Championship tournament for the second-straight season and 36th time in program history. The Card has won 11 NCAA Championships in program history, with the most recent coming in 2019.
BIG TIME BALOGH » Botond Balogh has been dominant offensively, leading the team in points (111) and goals (70) while sitting just behind Ben Forer for the assists lead (41). The sophomore's goal total is good for second in the MPSF West.
DYNAMIC DUO » The duo of Balogh and Forer has been one of the best goal-producing pair in the MPSF – joining to post 215 points (127 goals, 88 assists). Forer's 47 assists are the second-most in the MPSF West.
VETERAN IN THE CAGE » West Temkin has been a force this season, one off the MPSF lead for saves with 203.
IMMEDIATE IMPACT » Gianpiero Di Martire has made a strong introduction after transferring to The Farm this season, third on the team in points with 90 and second on the team with 53 goals.
MPSF HONOREES »The Cardinal landed six on All-MPSF teams last month, with Alex Gheorghe, Di Martire and Temkin earning First Team honors. Balogh earned second-team honors, while Will Schneider and Forer earned honorable mention. Balogh and Gheorghe also earned spots on the MPSF All-Tournament Team.