The 2007 NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship was the 39th annual NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship to determine the national champion of NCAA men's collegiate water polo. Tournament matches were played at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, California from December 1–2, 2007.
California defeated USC in the final, 8–6, to win their thirteenth national title. The Golden Bears (28–4) were coached by Kirk Everist.
The Most Outstanding Player of the tournament was Michael Sharf from California. Additionally, two All-Tournament Teams were named: a First Team (with seven players, including Sharf) and a Second Team (also with seven players).
The tournament's leading scorer, with 4 goals, was Tim Hummel from Loyola Marymount.
Qualification Since there has only ever been one single national championship for water polo, all NCAA men's water polo programs (whether from Division I, Division II, or Division III) were eligible. A total of 4 teams were invited to contest this championship.
Team Appearance PreviousCalifornia25th2006Loyola Marymount5th2005Navy13th2006USC22nd2006
Bracket Site: Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford, California
All-tournament teams First Team Michael Sharf, California (Most outstanding player) Tommy Corcoran, USC J.W. Krumpholz, USC Zac Monsees, California Matt Sagehorn, USC Mark Sheredy, California Jeff Tyrrell, California
Second Team Shea Buckner, USC Tim Hummel, Loyola Marymount Mike Mulvey, Navy Aaron Recko, Navy Gabor Sarusi, USC Adam Shilling, USC Spencer Warden, California
See also NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship
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