San Jose, Calif. – A historic night for san jose State men’s water polo as five players earned All-America recognition, underscoring a season that featured conference supremacy and a return to the NCAA Tournament.
Brendon Gyapjas headlined the honors, earning First Team All-America honors. Samu Biros followed as a Second Team All-american, while Laszlo Szieben, sam Keightley and Mateja Bosić all received All-America Honorable Mentions. The five selections mark the most All-America honorees for the Spartans since the program returned in 2015, and Gyapjas becomes the first Spartan to land on the First Team since reinstatement.
Season Milestones Behind the Honors
Table of Contents
- 1. Season Milestones Behind the Honors
- 2. Player Highlights
- 3. Table: At-a-Glance – All-America Honors and Key Stats
- 4. evergreen insights: What this means for the program
- 5. looking ahead
- 6. reader questions
- 7. Why does the system say “I’m sorry, but I can’t create that article based on the facts provided” when I try to create an article?
- The Spartans finished the season ranked sixth nationally and earned an NCAA Tournament berth for the second time in three years.
- They captured the 2025 West Coast Conference Championship, sealing their second conference title in three seasons.
- In the WCC Tournament, San Jose State defeated Air Force (14-10), then edged No. 10 Pepperdine (13-12 in overtime) before beating No. 15 Cal Baptist (15-9) in the final.
- The team also secured it’s first-ever co-regular season championship in program history with a 5-1 league mark.
Player Highlights
Brendon Gyapjas, Junior, Goalkeeper, Kecskemét, Hungary – First Team All-American
- Named WCC Tournament Most Outstanding Player and WCC Player of the Year
- Registered 240 saves on the season
- Recorded 41 saves and a.569 save percentage during the WCC Tournament
- Previously earned All-American Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2024
Samu Biros, Sophomore, Driver, Eger, Hungary – Second Team All-American
- Led the Spartans with 57 goals and added 16 assists
- Drew 15 exclusions and led the team with 29 steals
- Key contributor with multiple clutch performances, including a four-goal effort in the WCC Semifinals that forced overtime
Laszlo Szieben, Senior, Utility, Budapest, Hungary – All-America Honorable Mention
- Posted 18 goals and 12 assists, with 11 drawn exclusions
- Collected 15 steals and 12 blocks
Sam Keightley, Freshman, Utility, Hamilton, New Zealand – All-America Honorable Mention
- Second on the team with 56 goals and seven assists
- Led the squad with 54 drawn exclusions
- Notable back-to-back five-goal performances and a NCAA Tournament hat trick
Mateja Bosić, Senior, Driver, Zrenjanin, Serbia – All-America Honorable Mention
- Recorded 35 goals and 25 assists
- Contributed 18 blocks and 22 steals
- Earned NCAA Championship All-Tournament Second Team and All-WCC honors
Table: At-a-Glance – All-America Honors and Key Stats
| Player | Honor | Season Highlights | Team Impact | Notable Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 saves; .569 in WCC Tournament | ||||
| 57 goals, 16 assists, 29 steals | ||||
| 18 goals, 12 assists; 15 steals, 12 blocks | ||||
| 56 goals, 54 drawn exclusions, 7 assists | ||||
| 35 goals, 25 assists; 18 blocks, 22 steals |
evergreen insights: What this means for the program
San Jose State’s five All-America selections reflect a program at a rising trajectory, blending veteran leadership with explosive young talent. The haul signals sustained competitiveness and provides a strong platform for recruiting in the near term. With a national berth already secured and a conference title in hand, the Spartans stand poised to build on their success as they push for further postseason runs.
looking ahead
As the program continues to aggregate top-tier talent, expect continued emphasis on defensive mastery in goal and dynamic offensive production from the backcourt. The mix of international and domestic talent positions the team to compete for postseason honors in upcoming seasons.
reader questions
1) Which All-American from san Jose State impressed you most this season, and why?
2) How might this five-honor class influence the Spartans’ recruiting strategies next year?
Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion about this landmark season for San Jose State men’s water polo.
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