This was posted in the WWP channel but a similar discussion for the men, minus the GCC part. With some team changes this year and UCSD and UCSB moving to the WCC in 2027, what options will the BW have to add new teams?
WCC = UOP, Pepp, LMU, Santa Clara, UCSB, UCSD, SMC
SJSU, AF, CBU are currently affiliate members of WCC
BWC = LB, Irvine, CSUF, CBU (soon)
Could BWC get WCC affiliate members and maybe Davis to reach 6 teams?
Other alternative is joining the MPSF which no one wants.
UC Davis is leaving BW for WCC. Has it been announced what conference SMC is in for water polo?
They will be in the WCC - Saint Mary's College Launches New Division I Aquatics Program - USA Water Polo
Does that mean that BWC only has 4 members and no Automatic Qual?
SMC men will be in WCC, and women in GCC
I believe for 2026 they have 6. For 2027 I’m sure they are working on it.