Daniel Vadas

Daniel Vadas
2 Daniel Vadas
  • Height:
    6'0"
  • Weight:
    180
  • Hometown:
    Budapest, Hungary
  • Position:
    Def.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Budapesti Boldog Adolf Kolping
  • gp
    33
  • p
    91
  • g
    53
  • a
    38
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 33 6
Points 91 22
Goals 53 13
Assists 38 9
Shots 154 30
Shooting percentage 34.4 43.3
Steals 105 24
Turnovers 48 9
Blocks 12 2
Exclusions Drawn 16 4
Exclusions 52 9
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 1 vs. Grossmont W, 19-14
Nov 1 vs. San Diego Mesa L, 17-14
Nov 7 LA Valley W, 14-13
Nov 8 Cuesta W, 13-12
Nov 13 vs. Saddleback W, 10-4
Nov 14 vs. Long Beach L, 15-8
Game Log - Statistics
Date Opponent Score gp p g a
Aug 30 at Cal Lutheran - - - -
Aug 30 Crafton Hill W, 18-12 1 2 1 1
Aug 30 VC Alumni - - - -
Sep 5 vs. El Camino W, 21-8 1 5 1 4
Sep 5 vs. Cerritos W, 17-8 1 3 3 0
Sep 6 vs. Chaffey W, 23-6 1 2 1 1
Sep 6 at Cypress L, 16-9 1 2 1 1
Sep 12 vs. Orange Coast L, 15-5 1 0 0 0
Sep 12 vs. Saddleback W, 12-9 1 0 0 0
Sep 13 vs. Southwestern W, 21-11 1 3 2 1
Sep 13 vs. Cerritos L, 11-7 1 2 2 0
Sep 19 vs. Golden West L, 17-7 1 2 1 1
Sep 19 vs. West Valley L, 17-9 1 4 1 3
Sep 20 vs. Palomar W, 14-8 1 2 0 2
Sep 20 vs. Chaffey W, 21-7 1 2 2 0
Oct 1 at Citrus W, 25-13 1 7 3 4
Oct 8 Santa Monica W, 23-2 1 3 2 1
Oct 10 vs. Ohlone W, 19-2 - - - -
Oct 10 vs. Santa Rosa W, 24-12 - - - -
Oct 11 vs. Mt. San Antonio W, 15-14 1 1 1 0
Oct 11 at West Valley L, 13-10 1 3 3 0
Oct 15 at Cuesta L, 19-12 1 2 2 0
Oct 17 at Long Beach L, 18-12 1 1 0 1
Oct 17 vs. West Valley L, 17-14 1 4 1 3
Oct 22 LA Valley L, 13-11 1 4 2 2
Oct 24 vs. Saddleback W, 15-10 1 3 2 1
Oct 24 vs. Long Beach L, 21-15 1 3 3 0
Oct 25 vs. Sierra W, 15-14 1 3 1 2
Oct 25 vs. American River W, 14-11 1 4 2 2
Oct 31 vs. Saddleback W, 10-9 1 3 3 0
Oct 31 vs. Mt. San Antonio W, 17-13 1 7 4 3
Nov 1 vs. Grossmont W, 19-14 1 1 1 0
Nov 1 vs. San Diego Mesa L, 17-14 1 3 2 1
Nov 7 LA Valley W, 14-13 1 3 2 1
Nov 8 Cuesta W, 13-12 1 3 2 1
Nov 13 vs. Saddleback W, 10-4 1 4 2 2
Nov 14 vs. Long Beach L, 15-8 1 0 0 0
Split Stats - Statistics
Statistic gp gs g a stl to ed blk ex sh sh%
Event
Total 33 31 53 38 105 48 16 12 52 154 34.4
Conference 6 6 13 9 24 9 4 2 9 30 43.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 5 4 9 6 19 5 3 1 8 20 45.0
Away 5 5 9 6 15 9 2 2 8 31 29.0
Neutral 23 22 35 26 71 34 11 9 36 103 34.0
Result
Wins 20 18 35 26 71 27 11 7 28 78 44.9
Losses 13 13 18 12 34 21 5 5 24 76 23.7
Month
August 1 - 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 50.0
September 12 11 14 13 40 10 8 5 14 47 29.8
October 14 14 29 19 36 24 4 5 24 71 40.8
November 6 6 9 5 27 14 4 2 13 34 26.5
News mentions
Pirates Sweep WSC's Men's Water Polo Awards
Pirates Sweep WSC's Men's Water Polo Awards

The Western State Conference champion Ventura College men's water polo team swept the conference's post-season awards following their first WSC title in 16 seasons. Owen Patterson was named the WSC Most Valuable Player while Evan Augusta, Boaz Biglin, Bryce Biglin and Wyatt Dingman all earned first-team all-conference honors. VC head coach Mike Arteaga was named the WSC Coach of the Year for the 2025 season.

Pirate sophomore Boaz Biglin had three goals Friday in VC's season-ending loss against Long Beach in the SoCal Regonals. (photo by Colbey Shae Emery)
Men's Polo resurgent season ends in playoffs

The resurgent season of the VC men's water polo team came to an end Friday in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. The No. 7-seeded Pirates fell to No. 2 Long Beach 15-8 at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. Boaz Biglin led the offensive effort for Ventura (22-13) with three goals while Evan Augusta had a goal, three assists and a steal. Nico Rosado drew six ejections and Bryce Biglin recorded 19 saves in the cage.

VC freshman Daniel Vadas (2) scored twice with two assists and six steals to lead the Pirates past Saddleback 10-4 in the first round of the SoCal Regional Playoffs Thursday.
Men's Water Polo Advance in SoCal Playoffs

The Ventura College men's water polo team extended their first post-season appearance in 12 years Thursday with a 10-4 victory over Saddleback in the first round of the 3C2A Southern California Regionals at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. Owen Patterson netted three goals while Daniel Vadas scored twice with two assists and six steals to lead the effort for the No. 7-seeded Pirates (22-12). Milos Djanic also scored twice for Ventura agsinst the No. 10-seeded Bobcats.

Men's Water Polo Earns No. 7 Seed in SoCal Playoffs
Men's Water Polo Earns No. 7 Seed in SoCal Playoffs

For the first time since 2013, the Pirates' men's water polo team (21-12) will be playing in the Southern California Regional Playoffs. The newly minted Western State Conference champions have earned the region's No. 7-seed and will take on No. 10 Saddleback on Thursday Nov. 13 at 11:15 am at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. The Pirates (21-12) and Bobcats (21-15) have faced off three times already this season with VC coming out on top in each.

The VC men's water polo team defeated Cuesta 13-12 Saturday to win the Western State Conference championship. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz (IG@lefkophoto).)
Men's Water Polo Captures WSC Title

In exciting fashion, the VC men's water polo team captured the Western State Conference Championship Saturday at the Ventrua Aquatic Center. Patrik Bötkös scored the game-winning goal with seven seconds remaining as the No. 3-seeded Pirates defeated top-seed Cuesta to claim the title. Bötkös and Evan Augusta each scored three times for VC (21-12, 4-2) to help secure the program's first conference title since 2009.

VC sophomore Evan Augusta scored four goals and handed out a pair of assists in the Pirates 14-13 win over LA Valley Friday in he WSC Tournament.
Men's Polo Moves to WSC Championship Game

One of the best season's in recent memory for the VC men's water polo team got a little batter Friday as the Pirates, the No. 3 -seed in the Western State Conference Tournament, upset No. 2 Los Angeles Valley 14-13 to advance to the conference championship game. Owen Patterson scored four goals, including the game winner with 1:15 left to play, and Evan Augusta also netted four scores with a pair of assists in the contest at the Ventura Aquatic Center.

Pirate sophomore Owen Patterson surpassed the 100-goal mark with 10 goals in four games at the Día de los Muertos Tournament at Southwestern College Friday and Saturday.
Patterson leads VC to three wins in tourney

Pirate sophomore Owen Patterson scored 10 goals over four games Friday and Saturday, leading the VC men's water polo team to three victories at the Día de los Muertos Tournament at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. Daniel Vadas netted nine scores and Patrik Bötkös drew 16 ejections over the weekend as Ventura defeated State No. 8 Saddleback for the third time this season and No. 10 Mt. San Antonio for the second time in 2025.

Pirate goalie Bryce Biglin had 56 saves in four games, three wins, at the Golden West/Orange Coast Tournament in Huntington Beach.
VC Men's Water Polo 3-1 at Golden West/OCC Tourney

The Pirates' men's water polo team went 3-1 Friday and Saturday at the Golden West/Orange Coast Tournament in Huntington Beach. Owen Patterson continued his stellar play with 21 goals in the four games while Evan Augusta dropped 12 assists for Ventura goals. Bryce Biglin had a nice weekend in the cage with 56 saves.

VC's Daniel Vadas had two goals and two assists in the PIrates game against LA Valley Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center.
Men's Polo Drops Close Contest with Monarchs

The Ventura College men's water polo team dropped a close 13-11 contest against visiting Los Angeles Valley Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Daniel Vadas, Nico Rosado and Owen Patterson all netted two goals for the Pirates with Vadas also handing out a pair of assists. Rosado recorded for ejections drawn and Patrik Bötkös alsohad four ED's. Brayden Black grabbed two steals defensively for VC (13-10, 2-2).

Milos Djanic (3) scored seven goals in two games Friday for the Pirtaes' men's water polo team.
Men's Polo Competes at Long Beach Mini

The VC men's water polo team competed at hte Long Beach Mini Tournment Friday, dropping a pair of hard-fought games to Top-4 opponents. The Pirates fell to the hosts and No. 4-ranked Vikings in the opener before dropping their third decision of the season to No.2 West Valley in the nightcap. Milos Djanic scored seven goals in the two games while Owen Patterson netted six. Nico Rosado drew 11 ejections on the day and Bryce Biglin recorded 28 saves in the cage.

VC's Ravi Moolenaar scored three goals Wednesday, but the No. 8-ranked Pirates dropped a match up with No. 10-ranked Cuesta in San Luis Obispo.
Pirates fall to Cougars in Top-10 Contest

The VC men's water polo team dropped a first place showdown at Cuesta Wednesday. The No. 8-ranked Pirates fell behind early to the No. 10 Cougars and could not recover in the 19-12 decision. Ravi Moolenaar scored three times and Daniel Vadas had a pair of gaols with three steals to lead the effort. Wyatt Dingman and Boaz Biglin each scored once and handed out two assists.

Pirate freshman Nico Rosado scored four goals with three ejections drawn to go along with an assist and a steal as VC defeated Citrus 25-12 Wednesday in Glendora.
Men's Polo captures WSC opener at Citrus

The VC men's water polo team began Western State Conference play Wednesday with a resounding 25-13 victory at Citrus College. Boaz Biglin found the inside of the cage five times to lead Ventura (9-5, 1-0) while Nico Rosado and Patrik Bötkös each netted four goals. Daniel Vadas scored three times. Bryce Biglin recorded nine saves in the goal for the Pirates.

VC freshman Daniel Vadas scored four goals and handed out six assists as the Pirates split four games at the Mt. San Antonio College Friday and Saturday.
Men's Polo Faces Tough Tests at Mt. SAC Tourney

The VC men's water polo team faced some tough competition at the Mt. San Antonio Tournament Friday and Saturday, dropping the first two contests on Day 1 before pulling out a pair of wins on Day 2.

VC freshman Patrik Bötkös scored seven goals and drew 14 ejections in four games at the Golden West Tournament Friday and Saturday.
Men's Polo splits four at Golden West Tournaey

The Ventura College men's water polo team split four games Friday and Saturday in Huntington Beach at the Golden West Tournament. VC dropped a battle of Pirates, falling to Orange Coast Friday before coming back to defeat Saddleback. Saturday the Pirates ran away from Southwestern and dropped a heartbreaker against Cerritos. Patrik Bötkös had seven goals and drew 14 ejections in the four games.

Sophomore Owen Patterson had a team-best four goals in VC's season-opening 18-12 win over Crafton hills Saturday at the Ventura Aquatic Center.
Men's Polo claims season-opening victory

The VC men's water polo claimed victory in the 2025 season opener, 18-12 over Crafton Hills at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Owen Patterson led a balanced attack with four goals and an assist while Evan Augusta tallied three scores. Goalie Ethan Ortiz had six saves in the cage and handed out a pair of assists in the victory for Ventura (1-0).