BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Princeton University’s Emese Batizi (So., Budapest, Hungary/Szent István Gimnázium) converted on one-of-two action shots for Hungary, but the United States exploited a 5-2 fourth quarter scoring run to claim an 11-10 opening victory in Group B at the 2025 World Aquatics Women’s U20 Water Polo Championships in Salvador, Brazil.
The Americans rallied back in the game as Hungary held 4-2, 7-4 and 8-6 leads at the conclusion of the first, second and third quarters, respectively. However, Team USA put together a miracle finish during the contest’s closing minutes to claim a one-goal victory.
Hungary will return to the water at 1:30 p.m. local/12:30 p.m. Eastern on Monday, August 11, against Italy.
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.
