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Sydney University opened the 2017 National Water Polo League season with wins in the men’s and women’s competitions.

Playing a double-header at the Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, January 11, the Lions accounted for Fremantle Mariners 18-10 in the men’s fixture, and 11-5 in the women’s match.

Goran Tomasevic scored seven goals and Johnno Cotterill hit five in the men’s match, while Madeline Rosenthal, Anni Esper and Keesja Gofers each scored three in the women’s season opener.

The Lions will meet Queensland Breakers in a Round 2 double-header at the Peter Montgomery Pool on Friday, January 20, with the women’s match starting at 7pm and the men’s at 8.30pm.

Scoreboard

National Men’s Water Polo League – Round 1

Sydney University Lions 18 (Goran Tomasevic 7, Johnno Cotterill 5, Tom Kearns 2, Chris Dyson, Cody Ingram, Jeremy Davie, Matt Lewis) defeated Fremantle Mariners 10 (Drew Verbon 3, Davis Verboon 2, Petar Tomasevic 2, Will McKay 2, Luke Pavillard) at Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, January 11.

National Women’s Water Polo League – Round 1

Sydney University Lions 11 (Madeline Rosenthal 3, Anni Esper 3, Keesja Gofers 3, Isobel Bishop, Sophie Hodgson) defeated Fremantle Mariners 5 (Glencora Mcghie 3, Madeline Quinn, Sophie Pontre) at Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, January 11.

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