Innovators Athletics

Men's Water Polo

Men's Water Polo at Capture Ü competes in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference and trains in the world-class Aquatic Center. Under Coach Antonov, the p...

12-6 (2025-26)

Record

12-6 (2025-26)

Season

September – November

Home Venue

Aquatic Center (50m pool, 1,200 seats)

Conference

Great Lakes Athletic Conference

About the Program

Men's Water Polo at Capture Ü competes in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference and trains in the world-class Aquatic Center. Under Coach Antonov, the program has grown from a club sport to a competitive varsity program in just five years. The team's physical, counterattack-heavy style makes them one of the most exciting teams to watch.

2025-26 Season

Highlights

  • 12-6 record — best in program history
  • Three All-Conference selections
  • Leading scorer Nikos Papadopoulos (62 goals)
  • Goalkeeper save percentage of .58 (2nd in conference)
  • Home record of 8-1 at the Aquatic Center
  • Hosted the conference quarterfinal match
Meet the Coach

Coaching Staff

Coach Dimitri Antonov

Head Coach

5th season. Former Greek national team player who competed in two European championships. Brought an international recruiting pipeline and a fast-paced counterattack style to the Innovators. Has developed three All-Americans during his tenure.

Featured Athletes

Key Players

NamePositionYearNotes
Nikos Papadopoulos Attacker Junior 62 goals, All-Conference First Team
Marcus Rivera Center Senior 28 goals, 15 assists, team captain
Jake Sullivan Goalkeeper Sophomore .58 save percentage, 142 saves
Luca Benedetti Driver Junior All-Conference Second Team, 24 goals
Tyler Okafor Defender Freshman 38 steals, immediate defensive impact

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