11/10/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Water Polo
SAN BRUNO, Calif. — No. 16 Pepperdine water polo freshman Hunter Danko earned West Coast Conference Newcomer of the Week for the third time this season, announced today by the conference.
Danko helped lead the Waves to a pair of conference victories on the road last week, defeating Saint Mary's 14-12 before a 13-10 victory at No. 13 Pacific. Danko totaled nine goals across the two contests to pace Pepperdine offensively.
In the game at Saint Mary's, Danko netted a career-high seven goals to go along with a steal to push Pepperdine to the victory.
Returning at Pacific on Sunday, Danko deposited a pair of goals to go with an assist as the Waves earned their first win in Stockton since 2016.
Danko has led all freshmen in the conference with 55 goals this season, as he's posted 67 points so far which is second on the Waves. He's scored a goal in 21 of his first 22 collegiate appearances so far in his career.
The Waves will conclude the regular season this Saturday at home for senior day, hosting Long Beach State at 5 p.m. from Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool.
ABOUT PEPPERDINE WATER POLO
Pepperdine water polo has seen success spanning decades under Terry Schroeder who gave the reins to Merrill Moses following the 2023 season. Highlighted by its national championship in 1997 with Moses as the starting goalie, the Waves have reached the NCAA Tournament on 13 occasions and recently won the inaugural WCC Regular Season Championship in 2023. Overall, the program has seen 67 athletes garner All-American honors while boasting a winning record in 37 of 51 seasons.
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