SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara men's water polo will finally get to kick off its delayed 2020 season on Sunday with a visit from San Jose State.

The teams will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Sullivan Aquatic Center though the faciity will be closed to spectators.

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on fall compeititon but the Broncos will play an abbreviated schedule this spring.

"We're excited to get back in the pool for competition," head coach Keith Wilbur. "The guys have been working hard over the last few weeks. It's certainly been an adjustment, but they have handled it well."

The team did not return to campus until the third week of January and had to go through a quarantine period before hitting the pool to prepare for the season.

Among those suiting up in the spring are Blake D'Souza, Dominick Kirk and Jake Taylor, who are serving as captains. Kirk was among the top offensive threats on the team last season, amassing 20 goals and 30 assists. In 2019, D'Souza had nine goals and 11 steals, and Taylor tallied seven goals, 14 assists and 19 steals.

Sean Tehaney (15) and Chase Zamborelli (13), who combined to start all 28 games in 2019, return as the netminders.

In addition to Santa Clara County guidelines prohibiting fans in Sullivan Aquatic Center, only essential personnel is allowed on campus. The general public is allowed only to 'pass through' campus, such as on a walk, but no lingering, gathering, lounging, etc. is permitted.

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