Johns Hopkins University Athletics men’s water polo seniors combined for 22 goals and 10 assists in a 24-9 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation victory over Washington and Jefferson on October 25, 2026, in Baltimore. Johns Hopkins improved to 15-6 overall and 4-0 in the MPSF, while Washington and Jefferson fell to 0-11 overall and 0-4 in conference play.
Alex Baker led Johns Hopkins with seven goals, two assists, seven steals and three blocks. Ethan Babel added a career-best six goals and eight points, while Max Blecher scored four goals, including the 100th goal of his career.
Johns Hopkins Takes Control Early
Johns Hopkins scored six goals in the opening period and held Washington and Jefferson to one. The Blue Jays added five goals in the second period to take an 11-3 lead into halftime.
Johns Hopkins extended its advantage with eight goals in the third period and five in the fourth. Washington and Jefferson scored 1, 2, 5 and 1 goals by period, while Johns Hopkins scored 6, 5, 8 and 5.
Career Performances Fuel Johns Hopkins
Owen Bartlett recorded a career-best nine points with four goals and five assists. He also drew three ejections and collected four steals.
Chris Poisler made six saves, recorded two steals and scored one goal. Phillip Long scored for Johns Hopkins, while Dillon Parker, Timothy Deutsch, Brody Souder and Topher Mitchell scored for Washington and Jefferson.
Johns Hopkins Men’s Water Polo Schedule
Johns Hopkins is scheduled to return to action November 6, 2026, during the MPSF Conference weekend in Rock Island, Illinois. The Blue Jays will face host Augustana.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Johns Hopkins’ five seniors supplied the central production in the 24-9 victory, combining for 22 goals and 10 assists. Baker, Babel, Bartlett, Blecher and Poisler each contributed to a conference win that moved Johns Hopkins to 4-0 in MPSF play.
Source: Original report
