Men's Water Polo

Luigi Canepa Captures Third Weekly Honor of the Year For UC Santa Barbara

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Men's Water Polo Player of the Week 
Luigi Canepa, UC Santa Barbara | Freshman • Attacker • Belgrade, Serbia

  • 25021•UC Santa Barbara’s Luigi Canepa tallied six goals and three assists across two victories against nationally ranked opponents to claim Big West Men’s Water Polo Player of the Week honors for the week of Oct. 7, presented by Kap7 International. This is the third time this season Canepa has earned a weekly distinction (Sept. 9, 16, 2026). 

  • Canepa helped contribute to the Gauchos 13-12 overtime win at T-No. 9 San Jose State, scoring five goals and adding two assists.

  • The first year played followed up with a goal and an assist in a 14-8 victory over No. 18 Saint Mary’s.

  • The Big West’s leading scorer now has 65 goals and averages a league-best 3.1 goals per game.
Also Nominated: Michael Abshier (California Baptist), Jackson Boettner (UC San Diego), Ethan MacLeod (Cal State Fullerton), Marc Frigola Navarro (Long Beach State), Johann Thrall (UC Irvine)