Did you know that one of the best college water polo teams in the country is right here in Brooklyn? Note: the picture above, from the New York Times,  is of the 2007 St. Francis water polo team. Some members may still be on the current team.

St. Francis College, a small liberal arts college in Brooklyn Heights (with the motto: a small college with big dreams) has one hell of a water polo team. So good, that there’s a rally today to support the team coming off their Eastern Championship victory. (Among the special guests are Serbian National Team Coach and Olympic Bronze Medal Winner Dejan Udovicic). Now the Francis College Men’s Water Polo preps for the NCAA Final Four on December 4 and 5.at 12:00pm.

The amazing St. Francis men’s team is composed of players from five countries; the United States, Serbia, Hungary, Croatia and Sweden.

Besides coming together to form one of the best teams in the country, this melting pot of players also boasts the highest G.P.A. of all Water Polo teams two years in a row. Go team!

Who: St. Francis College Men’s Water Polo Team, Serbian National Team Coach
What:  Rally to Support Team Before Going to NCAA Final Four
Where: Peter Aquilone Court
180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201
When: Monday, November 29
12:00 – 1:30pm
FREE & Open to the Public