BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Princeton University’s Emese Batizi (So., Budapest, Hungary/Szent István Gimnázium) converted one-of-two shots as Hungary took a 9-8 setback versus Italy in Group B on the second day of competition at the 2025 World Aquatics Women’s U20 Water Polo Championships in Salvador, Brazil.
Batizi, who shot one-for-two on action shots in an 11-10 opening game loss to the United States of America on Sunday, August 10, cashed in a center shot and failed to connect on an action opportunity against Italy.
Similar to the game against the United States in which Hungary acquired 4-2, 7-4 and 8-6 leads by the termination of the first, second and third quarters, respectively, prior to the Americans rallying back in the fourth quarter with a 5-2 offensive outburst, the Italians fell behind against the Hungarians before overcoming a first half deficit.
Trailing 2-1 and 4-3 at the end of the first and second quarters, Italy utilized a 3-0 offensive surge in the third quarter to pull ahead by a 6-4 count. The Italians managed to stave off the Hungarians and survive in the fourth quarter for a one-goal victory.
Hungary will conclude its competition in Group B at 7:00 p.m. local/6:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, August 12, against Greece.
All matches for the 2025 World Aquatics Women’s Junior World Championships are scheduled to stream live on the World Aquatics YouTube site. Live statistics and postgame box scores are available from MicroPlus Timing Services.
Batizi is making her sixth appearance on the international stage after earning roster spots on Hungary’s U14 (2018-19), U15 (2019-20), U17 (2021-22) and U19 (2023-24) teams.
During her inaugural season at Princeton, Batizi appeared in 25 games, recording 26 goals, 25 assists and 22 steals as the Tigers finished the season as the runner-up at the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championship.
