The UC Santa Barbara Women's Water Polo team concluded their season with a loss in the Big West Quarterfinals against No. 6 Hawai'i, finishing the game with a score of 18-6. While they improved upon their earlier matchup by scoring two additional goals, they still struggled against the league's top seed. Redshirt senior Cami Mras scored her final goal in the match, while rookie Eliza Harlow led the team's freshmen with two goals and a season total of 17. Freshman Gigi Rimlinger contributed her first championship goal, rounding out her season with 20 total points.

By the Numbers
  • The Gauchos ended the season with a record of 1-19.
  • Eliza Harlow scored 17 goals this season, ranking third on the team.
  • Gigi Rimlinger finished her season with 20 points.
State of Play
  • The Gauchos scored their first goal in the match late in the first quarter.
  • They recorded their best offensive performance in the third quarter, with three goals.
  • Despite a strong start, they were unable to score in the fourth quarter.
What's Next

As the season wraps up, focus will shift to recruitment and training for next year, aiming to improve upon this season's struggles and build a stronger team for future competitions.

Bottom Line

Despite a difficult season, the Gauchos demonstrated resilience with improving performances, notably from rookies, hinting at potential growth and hope for the future in women's water polo at UC Santa Barbara.