SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's water polo players Sophie Oliver, Valery Piachonkina, and Kalissa Niles have all been recognized with CWPA weekly honors for their outstanding play last weekend, the organization has announced.

Oliver, a senior from Houston, was named the CWPA Division III Player of the Week after scoring 10 goals with six steals and six ejections drawn as the 'Roos went 2-2, including victories over then No. 5-ranked Chapman as well as NCAA Division II opponent Fresno Pacific.

Piachonkina, a senior from Castro Valley, Calif., was outstanding in goal for the 'Roos in their weekend trip to her home state on her way to being named the CWPA Division III Defensive Player of the Week. Piachonkina had 27 blocks and seven steals during the four game stretch, to go along with five assists for Austin College.

Niles, a freshman from Richmond, was named the CWPA Division III Rookie of the Week for her stellar collegiate debut in the team's trip to compete in the Tina Finali Memorial Tournament hosted by Cal Lutheran. Niles tallied her first collegiate goal and also had six steals, five assists, and five field blocks for the 'Roos.