2023 Kangaroo Women's Water Polo News

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13 From Women's Water Polo Earn Academic Honors
13 From Women's Water Polo Earn Academic Honors

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College women's water polo team collected national academic honors this week, as 13 'Roos were named All-Academic by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches.

Three From Women's Water Polo Named All-America
Three From Women's Water Polo Named All-America

BRIDGEPORT, Pa. - Three members of the Austin College women's water polo team have earned All-America status, the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches has announced. Cory McGrath was a second team selection, while Alyssa Ross and Lauren Olivier each earned honorable mention accolades.

Five From Women's Water Polo Earn CSC Academic All-District
Five From Women's Water Polo Earn CSC Academic All-District

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's tennis players Kate Askew, Katherine Cox, Erin McCormack, Cory McGrath, and Sammi Thiele have been selected as Academic All-District picks for their outstanding performances both in the pool and in the classroom during the 2023 season.

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'Roos Finish Fourth at USA Water Polo Championships

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The Austin College women's water polo fell short against host-school Augustana at the 2023 USA Water Polo Division III Championships on Sunday, dropping a 10-3 decision in the event's third place game.

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'Roo Water Polo Falls to No. 1 Pomona-Pitzer

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The No. 8-ranked Austin College women's water polo team took on No. 1-ranked Pomona-Pitzer in the semifinal round of the USA Water Polo Division III Championships on Saturday, with the 'Roos falling 20-4 to the Sagehens. The 'Roos will now take on No. 5-ranked Augustana in the third place game on Sunday.

Women's Water Polo Ready for Nationals
Women's Water Polo Ready for Nationals

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College women's water polo team, currently ranked No. 8 in the nation, is headed back to the USA Water Polo Division III Championships this weekend for the second straight season after wrapping up the 2023 campaign with an overall record of 9-10, including a 9-2 record against Division III opponents.

Augustana Tops 'Roos in CWPA Title Game
Augustana Tops 'Roos in CWPA Title Game

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Austin College women's water polo team fell in a big hole early and was unable to make a comeback in the CWPA Division III championship game, falling to top-seeded Augustana 16-8. By finishing as the runner-up in the CWPA, the 'Roos have clinched a berth into the national Final Four.

Austin College Returns to CWPA Title Game
Austin College Returns to CWPA Title Game

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The No. 3-seeded Austin College women's water polo team advanced to the CWPA Division III Championship for the third straight season on Saturday, topping No. 2-seed Connecticut College 19-11. The 'Roos advance to take on top-seeded Augustana on Sunday looking to bring their third consecutive conference title back to Sherman.

'Roos Ready for CWPA Championships
'Roos Ready for CWPA Championships

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College women's water polo team is in St. Paul, Minn., this weekend as the No. 7-ranked 'Roos look to defend their status as back-to-back CWPA Division III champions.

'Roos Close Out Regular Season with Pair of Wins
'Roos Close Out Regular Season with Pair of Wins

KENOSHA, Wis. - The No. 5-ranked Austin College women's water polo team wrapped up its weekend trip to Wisconsin with a pair of victories over Wittenberg and host school Carthage on Sunday, topping Wittenberg 9-8 before cruising to a 16-2 win over Carthage. The 'Roos are now 7-9 overall, including 7-1 in CWPA play.

Women's Water Polo Splits with Augustana and Macalester
Women's Water Polo Splits with Augustana and Macalester

KENOSHA, Wis. - The No. 5-ranked Austin College women's water polo team split its two CWPA games on Saturday on the campus of Carthage, dropping a 13-8 decision to Augustana before bouncing back with an 8-4 win over Macalester.

McCormack Earns CWPA Weekly Honor
McCormack Earns CWPA Weekly Honor

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's water polo player Erin McCormack has been named the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Defensive Player of the Week for her stellar performance last weekend, the league office has announced.

Women's Water Polo Knocks Off #5 Augustana
Women's Water Polo Knocks Off #5 Augustana

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The No. 9-ranked Austin College women's water polo team picked up its biggest win of the year on Sunday, downing No. 5-ranked Augustana 8-5 to improve to 4-8 overall and 3-0 in CWPA Division III competition.

'Roos Open CWPA Play with Pair of Wins
'Roos Open CWPA Play with Pair of Wins

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The Austin College women's water polo team picked up two wins in the team's first two CWPA competitions of the year on Saturday, pulling away from Wittenberg for a 10-2 victory and holding of Macalester for a 7-6 win.

Olivier, Pasky Earn CWPA Accolades
Olivier, Pasky Earn CWPA Accolades

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's water polo players Lauren Olivier and Aubrey Pasky have been named the CWPA Division III Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively, for their outstanding performances last weekend against Carthage.

Women's Water Polo Rolls to Senior Day Victory
Women's Water Polo Rolls to Senior Day Victory

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College women's water polo team was dominant from start to finish as the team celebrated Senior Day on Saturday, defeating visiting Carthage College 16-1 in the lone home game of the year for the 'Roos.