IRVINE, Calif. - Patrik Zsiros etched his name in the record books this weekend as he broke Spencer Hosch's record for career goals.

The Newport Rib Company Eagle of the Week passed Hosch when he scored with 2:59 left in the fourth quarter against McKendree.  It was his fourth goal of the game and the 104th goal of his career. He continued to add to his newly established record, scoring six more times on the weekend to bring his career total to 110.  

Zsiros knows what it takes to get to this point in his career and he knows it was not easy.  Growing up in Hungary shaped the work ethic he carries with him today.

"Will, hard-work and humility towards the sport," said Zsiros when asked about what aided in his success.  "In Hungary there was a lot of competition and we had to work really hard to get exposure for opportunities."

Not only known for scoring goals, Zsiros enters CUI's game at Santa Clara this Saturday ranked second in career steals with 57, one behind current teammate Nick Walker who has 58.  Both Zsiros and Walker broke the previous record of 49 which was held by Angels Rojas.  
Zsiros was very modest when asked how it felt to have his name in the Concordia water polo records books.  

"I wasn't expecting it, but it ended up happening so it's obviously a great feeling," said Zsiros.

Head coach Dreason Barry had nothing but praise for Zsiros when asked about his career success at Concordia.  

"Patrik is one of the most respectful and humble players I have ever coached," said Barry.  "He is very passionate about water polo and his team. His great attitude towards working hard pushes everyone around him to be their best."

When asked why he chose Concordia, Zsiros could not help but mention Barry as one of the drawing factors.

"I was connected with Concordia in the summer of 2016 through head coach Dreason Barry and assistant coach Bobby McDonald," said Zsiros.  "I wanted to play water polo in the United States and Concordia both represented a strong water polo team and prestigious academics."

Zsiros, a native of Budapest, Hungary, grew up in the pool.  His club team came in second in the 2017 Hungarian U18 National Championship.  A huge soccer fan, Zsiros follows Olympiacos out of the Super League Greece.

While life across the Atlantic is different, Zsiros is enjoying his time in the States.  Like his teammate Marius Jakimcikas, Zsiros cannot seem to escape the water, even in his free time.

"The freedom and that there are tons of opportunities for the people to live up to their full potential," said Zsiros when asked about what he enjoys about the United States.  "In my free time I love to go to the ocean and spending time with my teammates."

His career goal in life is to go pro and then ultimately start his own business.  He is majoring in finance and minoring in economics so Zsiros knows how to balance multiple aspects of his life and stay calm under pressure.