BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Freshman Dennis Blyashov (Carlsbad, Calif./Cathedral Catholic) of No. 11-ranked Harvard University posted eight goals, four assists and three steals during a 3-0 weekend for the Crimson at the Bucknell University Bison Invitational to earn notice as the September 18 Northeast Water Polo Conference (NWPC) Rookie of the Week.
He netted three goals to pace the Crimson to a 19-6 victory over Salem International University in Harvard’s opening game of the tournament. Blyashov followed up his strong performance by scoring four goals, including three in the first three minutes of play, to help lead the Crimson in a 16-11 defeat of No. 18 George Washington University. In the final match of the weekend, he punched in one score to aid the cause in an 18-3 victory over Gannon University.
It marks the second time this season Blyashov claims the NWPC Rookie of the Week award as he previously garnered recognition on September 4.
