Apr 10, 2016 2:07 AM
Several Team USPA members played in the USPA National Intercollegiate Championships held at the University of Connecticut this past weekend.
In the Men’s Nationals, Jared Zenni and Jonny Lavine played for the University of Miami. This is the first time the University of Miami has formally competed in Intercollegiate polo in over sixty years. After losing in a shootout to the experienced University of Virginia team in the Southeast Intercollegiate Tournament, the University of Miami was awarded a wildcard to the National Intercollegiate Championships for their outstanding performance. Jared and Jonny each received All-Star Awards in their regions for their impressive playing.
Cacho Galindo and the Texas A&M mens team played against the University of Virginia for the Men’s National Intercollegiate Championship final. In an exciting game, Texas A&M won 16-15. Cacho Galindo received All-Star in his region and was also awarded the number one All-Star of the tournament.
In the Women's Nationals Team USPA member Anna Winslow played for Cornell University and Julia Smith played for the University of Virginia. Both of these teams won their Regional qualifying tournaments and both Anna and Julia received All-Star Awards in their regions.
Anna Winslow and Cornell made it into the finals of the Women’s National Intercollegiate Championship. Winslow put on a strong performance against Texas A&M and led her team to a national title with a final score of 13-11. Anna was named the number one All-Star of the tournament and Julia Smith was also named an All-Star for her efforts with the University of Virginia.
Congratulations to these Team USPA players representing their universities at the 2016 National Intercollegiate Championships!
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