The Concordia University Irvine women's water polo team achieved a historic milestone with 20 student-athletes earning WWPA All-Academic honors, the most in the NCAA DII era for the program. To qualify, players must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be full-time students, and have completed a minimum academic requirement. This recognition follows the team鈥檚 exceptional season, where they clinched their first WWPA regular season title and won the WWPA Conference Tournament, marking their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Casey Greenawalt was named NCAA DII Coach of the Year, reflecting the team's success both in the pool and in academics.

By the Numbers
  • 20 student-athletes received WWPA All-Academic honors.
  • Concordia secured its first WWPA regular season title and conference championship.
State of Play
  • The team's recent performance has placed them prominently in NCAA water polo.
  • Three players鈥擧ueston, Soto, and Tyukasz鈥攅arned ACWPC First Team All-American honors.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the program aims to build on this success, enhancing both athletic and academic excellence. Continued recruitment and development of talent could lead to further achievements in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The record number of All-Academic honorees underscores a commitment to excellence at CUI, highlighting the effective balance of athletics and academics. This achievement sets a benchmark for future women's water polo teams within the NCAA framework.