SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Josè State sophomore star Bende Pardi earned Honorable Mention Honors on the 2022 Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches All-America Team.
Bende Pardi, Sophomore, Attacker, Budapest, Hungary
- Pardi netted 29 goals to go along with 14 assists to lead SJSU against 21 ranked opponents throughout the 2022 season.
- Pardi was also named to the Golden Coast Conference (GCC) All-Second team in November 2022.
- In the GCC, Pardi ranked top three for goals scored with 14 goals during conference play and top five for total points with 29 during conference play.
- Pardi earned 43 total points throughout the 2022 season.
- In the final game of the 2022 season, Pardi had seven shots on goal, a season best for the sophomore.
- As a freshman, Pardi was named the 'Sammy's' Newcomer of the Year, an honor bestowed to the top performing freshman across all of San Josè State Athletics.
- Pardi also netted a season-high six goals against Brown on October 22 at the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament.
Head Coach Bruce Watson on Pardi's selection:
"We are very excited that Bende Pardi was recognized by the other coaches as an All-American. As a sophomore, he is just realizing how good he can become. We look forward to seeing his increased impact next season."
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