Men's Water Polo | 9/30/2026 12:15:00 PM

OAKLAND, Calif. — Gannon men's water polo junior Victor Volant (Fuveau, France/Font d'Aurumy) has been named the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Defensive Player of the Week after his defensive efforts helped the Golden Knights post a 2-1 record at the Laker Invitational.

Volant becomes the second Golden Knight to earn a WWPA weekly honor this season.

The utility player from Fuveau, France totaled eight steals over three games during the weekend.

Volant opened the tournament with a standout defensive performance in Gannon's 23-16 victory over Mercyhurst, recording a team-high five steals. He also contributed one goal and five assists for six points.

He added another steal against Mount St. Mary's before closing the weekend with two steals in Gannon's 22-6 victory over Penn State Behrend.

Volant also made an impact offensively throughout the tournament, finishing the three-game stretch with six goals and nine assists for 15 points. He capped the weekend with three goals and two assists against Penn State Behrend.