Johns Hopkins University men’s water polo improved to 16-6 overall with a 15-5 victory over host Augustana on Nov. 6, 2026, in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action in Rock Island, Illinois. The win moved Johns Hopkins to 5-0 in conference play, while Augustana fell to 7-12 overall and 3-2 in the MPSF.
Mason Hofmann and Luke Mendelsohn each scored three goals for Johns Hopkins. Mendelsohn finished with a game-high six points on three goals and three assists, while Hofmann recorded five points on three goals and two assists.
Johns Hopkins Takes Control Early
Johns Hopkins used a 10-1 run over the first 14 minutes to establish control. Hofmann opened the scoring on a five-meter attempt, and Alec Baker later put the Blue Jays back in front before Mendelsohn scored consecutive goals.
Patrick Rooney also scored in the opening period as Johns Hopkins built a 5-1 lead. The Blue Jays added five goals in the second period, including a six-on-five goal from Blake Lowe, to take a 10-3 advantage into halftime.
Blue Jays Protect 14-5 Lead
Johns Hopkins continued to distribute its scoring in the third period, getting goals from Matthieu Giauque, Baker, Hofmann and Brody Mars. Augustana answered with two goals, but Johns Hopkins entered the fourth period ahead 14-5.
Owen Bartlett scored the only goal of the fourth period to complete the 15-5 final. Johns Hopkins led 5-1 after the first period, 10-3 at halftime and 14-5 after three periods.
Johns Hopkins Men’s Water Polo Statistics
Alec Baker and Matthieu Giauque scored two goals each for Johns Hopkins. Baker and Mendelsohn each recorded two steals.
Johns Hopkins is scheduled to return to action Nov. 7 against Connecticut College at 10:30 a.m. CT and Wheaton (MA) at 4 p.m. CT.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Johns Hopkins University men’s water polo turned a 5-1 first-period lead into a decisive MPSF victory through its 10-1 opening run. Mendelsohn’s six-point performance and Hofmann’s five points led a Johns Hopkins attack that remained perfect in conference play at 5-0.
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