Trio of 'Roos Earn CWPA Weekly Awards

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's water polo players Lexi Wong, Sophie Oliver, and Valery Piachonkina have each been honored for their outstanding play last weekend at Brown University's Bruno Classic with Collegiate Water Polo Association Weekly awards.

Wong, a sophomore attacker from Lantana, was named the CWPA Co-Player of the Week after scoring 12 goals in five games for the No. 10-ranked 'Roos. That included a seven goal performance against Division I opponent Siena. Wong was last year's CWPA Division III Rookie of the Year, and was named the CWPA Rookie of the Week twice last season.

Oliver, a freshman center defender from Houston, was named the CWPA Rookie of the Week after an excellent debut for Austin College, including scoring two goals against Division I foe and host school Brown University. Oliver finished the weekend with three goals, five assists, seven steals, and eight ejections drawn.

Piachonkina, a sophomore goalie from Castro Valley, California, was named the CWPA Defensive Player of the Week after posting a strong weekend minding the net for the 'Roos. Piachonkina had 31 blocks on the weekend, including an impressive nine against Brown. Piachonkina was twice named the CWPA Defensive Player of the Week last season.