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Women’s Water Polo Will Play UCLA In NCAA 1st Round In Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN – (May 8, 2017) - The Wagner women’s water polo team, champions of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), will play the No. 1-ranked UCLA Bruins of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in an NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship first-round matchup on Friday, May 12 at 12:00 pm in Indianapolis, IN. The fourth time proved to be the charm in last weekend’s play-in game for Wagner as the Seahawks defeated their higher-ranked opponent, UC San Diego, 6-5 for the second time in 2017. With the win, women’s water polo joins the 2012 Seahawk football team (31-20 win over Colgate) as the only Wagner squads to ever win an NCAA playoff game. “We are thrilled to be in this year’s NCAA Championship for the first time in Wagner women’s water polo history,” said Seahawk seventh-year head coach Chris Radmonovich. “We look forward to facing a well-coached and talented UCLA team in the first round. We feel fortunate to get to spend this next week together as a team and will get to work right away!” The eight-team bracket, consisting of Wagner, UCLA, UC Irvine, California, Stanford, Pacific, USC, and Michigan will be held in the Indiana University Natatorium, with the winners to meet in the second round on May 13. Wagner will bring a 26-10 record and a 17-game winning streak into Friday’s contest while UCLA, which won its 11th MPSF title on April 30, enters the weekend with a 22-1 mark and 12-game winning streak. The Bruins’ single loss on the season came in a 10-9 defeat to USC in the semifinal round of the Barbara Kalbus Invitations on February 25. The Green & White are 0-1 in program history against UCLA. The Bruins defeated the Seahawks 22-2 in the program’s third year of existence back on May 13, 2005. Unlike previous seasons, losers of the first round will return to their respective campuses instead of entering the consolation bracket, while the winners will move on to the semifinal round.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Location..................................................Staten Island, NY Enrollment..............................................2,100 President................................................Dr. Richard Guarasci Founded.................................................1883 Nickname...............................................Seahawks Colors.....................................................Green and White Conference.............................................MAAC Facility....................................................Spiro Sports Center Pool Athletics Director....................................Walter Hameline Athletics Phone......................................(718) 390-3433 Athletics Fax...........................................(718) 390-3347
WOMEN’S WATER POLO MEDIA INFORMATION Water Polo Contact................ Erika Seagren Office Phone........................... (718) 420-4086 Cell Phone.............................. (845) 392-5590 E-mail...................................... erika.seagren@wagner.edu Fax.......................................... (718) 390-3347 Mailing Address...................... One Campus Road ............................................... Staten Island, NY 10301
SEAHAWKS COACHING STAFF Head Coach............................................Chris Radmonovich (Houston, ‘02) Years at Wagner......................................Seventh Season E-mail......................................................christopher.radmonovich@wagner.edu Office Phone...........................................(718) 420-4279 Assistant Coach......................................Taylor Dodson (Cal, ‘13) Years at Wagner......................................Second Season E-mail......................................................taylor.dodson@wagner.edu Office Phone...........................................(718) 420-4279
Kimberly Watson MAAC Tournament MVP
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As tenacious as any Seahawk, Wagner College enjoys a bucolic perch atop Grymes Hill overlooking Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York City. Founded in 1883 as a Lutheran proseminary, Wagner has evolved to become an independent residential liberal arts college enrolling a capacity of over 2,000 students. The location of the College above the ���������������������������������������������������� cultural capitals was the work of alumnus Frank Sutter who convinced the College’s Board of Trustees to relocate Wagner here from Rochester in 1918. In this, the Rev. Sutter and the trustees were extraordinarily prescient. Their wisdom provided Wagner with a distinct geographical advantage over all other all liberal arts colleges in the country. Wagner is New York State’s southernmost college and its 105 parklike acres represent the highest elevation on the eastern seaboard from Maine to Key West Florida. The College’s signature curriculum – the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts – capitalizes on the best �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ diversity from the sophisticated workings of the United Nations to melting pots of multicultural neighborhoods. They circulate in the city’s unparalleled creative environment of museums, media, and performing arts. This is their laboratory. They immerse themselves and are inspired by the city’s sheer energy. The contrast between the frenetic life of the city and the almost pastoral setting of the campus is the perfect metaphor for the melding of experiential and theoretical education that is the hallmark of The Wagner Plan. In small learning communities, students and faculty explore the conceptual foundations of the arts, humanities, and sciences. The faculty challenges students to consider new ������� ��� ������� ���� ������� ���� �������������� ���� ��� ������� ���� draw meaning from what they have experienced in and out of the classroom. A lush canopy of mature maples and oaks shades Wagner’s 105-acre campus of manicured lawns and gardens; historic and modern buildings; and sweeping views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New York Harbor. In early 2009, former U.S. President Bill Clinton recognized Wagner College and President Richard Guarasci, at the second annual Clinton Global Initiative University. Wagner was cited for the Port Richmond Partnership, an innovative program that will focus the school’s community resources in an effort to improve ��������������������������������������������������������� Movie companies have frequently used the campus as a classic college setting, most recently for a movie titled “School of Rockâ€? starring Jack Black (Shallow Hal). The picturesque campus was also used in a fall 2001 television series, The Education of Max Bixford, starring Richard Dreyfus and as the site of a prospective private military school in the HBO series, The Sopranos.
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Anthropology* Art* Art History (minor only) Arts Administration Art, Music, Theatre, Combined Arts Biology* Biopsychology Business Administration Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing Chemistry* Biochemistry Computer Science* Dance (minor only) Economics* Education � �������������������������������� (Elementary) and Special Education, Theater Arts (K-12), Minor in Adolescent (Secondary) Education English* Environmental Studies French Gender Studies (minor only) German (minor only) History* Information Systems (minor only) International Affairs International Politics International Economics Italian Studies (minor only) Journalism (minor only) Mathematics* Microbiology*
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Since the adoption of the Wagner Plan in 1997, enrollment has increased by nearly 40 percent and student quality as measured by high school average and SAT scores have improved as well. Once largely a commuter campus, now 82 percent of all undergraduates live on campus in residence halls that offer “million dollar” views. Though continuing to serve students from metropolitan New York, the college draws most of its enrollment from beyond the immediate region. By every measure – enrollment, endowment, and national reputation – Wagner is ascending the ranks of America’s strongest small colleges that blend the liberal arts with a commitment to service and preparation for the professions. Campus life includes the array of sports provided by an NCAA Division I program which is housed in a 93,000-square-foot sports center featuring an extensive ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� including baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer venues. Wagner’s alumni include Broadway Tony award ��������� ������ ������� ���� ����������� ������������� ���� Fortune 500 CEO’s including the chairman of GE Investments, the chairman of Dupont Europe, the chairman Emeritus of The Oppenheimer Management Company and the chairman of the New York Power Authority. Visitors to and residents of New York City alike enjoy access to a rich and diverse array of museums, cultural organizations, arts performances, sports teams, societies and attractions. Some of the best and most famous attractions in the world call New York City home. We encourage ������������������������������������������������������� visit to what is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. To get to Manhattan from Staten Island, you can take a ride on the world-famous Staten Island Ferry, a well-recognized icon of New York City transportation, and incidentally, a free ride into the heart of New York City.
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CHRIS RADMONOVICH HEAD COACH SEVENTH SEASON HOUSTON (‘02) Chris Radmonovich embarks on his seventh season at the helm of the Wagner Women’s Water Polo team, after leading the Seahawks to three straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championships. Head coach of the Wagner men’s program as well, Radmonovich recorded another dynamite year on Grymes Hill. The Seahawks became the first team to win four consecutive MAAC titles, while recording its second-straight undefeated conference season with a 14-0 record. Additionally, senior goalkeeper Emily Riddle was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in her career under Radmonovich, while junior utility Kimberly Watson earned Co-Offensive Player of the Year and MAAC Championship Most Valuable Player honors. The 2016 season proved to be another memorable year for the Seahawks winning their third consecutive MAAC Championship as well as capturing the MAAC regular season title with an undefeated conference record (12-0). Wagner became just the third team in MAAC history to win three consecutive water polo championships after defeating Marist 8-5 to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Once again, the Seahawks became a regular presence in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) National Top 25 Poll reaching as high as 16th after defeating #11 Hartwick 9-8 at the Harvard Invite. Radmonovich was named MAAC Coach of the Year for the second time in his career after compiling a 29-10 overall record and setting the school record for wins in a single season. Under his leadership, Jess Lundgren was voted MAAC Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row and was joined by fellow seniors Lily Doerfler and Megan Rodriguez on the All-MAAC First Team. Additionally, Lundgren was the only student-athlete from an associate member school to be selected for the 35th MAAC Anniversary First Team. In 2015, the Seahawks captured their second consecutive MAAC postseason title. The Seahawks, who finished second in the regular season standings, bested Marist 10-8 in the final to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Wagner defeated its first top-ten opponent in school history after upsetting 10thranked Long Beach State, 5-3 at the Bucknell Invite. The Seahawks became a steady fixture in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) National Top 25 Poll reaching as high as 14th, a new program record. Jess Lundgren was awarded MAAC Offensive Player of the Year honors while Emily Riddle was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the year under his guidance. 2014 saw Wagner capture its first MAAC championship under his direction, winning both the regular season and conference championship en route to a NCAA tournament appearance. The 2013 season was a record-setting one for the Seahawks. Radmonovich led his team to 26 wins, which was the most in school history, along with coaching MAAC Rookie of the Year Jess Lundgren, en route to winning MAAC Coach of the Year. In Radmonovich first season with the Green & White, the Seahawks compiled an overall record of 17-15, finishing second in the MAAC. During that inaugural season, he led Lauren French to Honorable Mention All-American status and aided in the development of Chelsea Beck, the 2011 MAAC Defensive Player of the Year. Success in the pool has been matched by the efforts in the classroom under Radmonovich’s helm, as Wagner has earned the top GPA in the nation among all divisions of water polo teams the past five seasons. Last season’s team average of a 3.61 GPA bested schools such as Stanford, Harvard, and Brown. Radmonovich has also been instrumental in leading the Seahawks to accomplishments out of the water, as the water polo squad has continued to lead Wagner Athletics’ participation in the “Tunnel to Towers” run since its creation. The 5K run helps to honor Steven Siller, a former New York City firefighter that passed away during the September 11th attacks.
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TAYLOR DODSON ASSISTANT COACH SECOND SEASON CALIFORNIA (‘13) Taylor Dodson begins her second year at Wagner as she will serve as the Women’s Water Polo Assistant Coach after serving as the Director of Operations in 2015-16. Dodson brings a wealth of experience in the sport of water polo, having coached and played on a high-level. Most recently, Dodson was an assistant coach for SET Water Polo Club of the U-16 Girls “A” team and was the head coach of the U-16 “B” team while also coaching the Laguna Beach High School varsity girls squad. Dodson played professionally for Club Water Polo Dos Hermanas in Spain for a season following a successful collegiate career at the University of California, Berkley. Named co-captain in her senior season (2013), Dodson led the Golden Bears to an NCAA Silver Medal after securing an NCAA Bronze Medal the season before. Before arriving on Grymes Hill, Dodson was a Partner Support Manager with Positive Coaching Alliance. Among her duties, Dodson handled all account management initiatives for all 200 PCA chapter partners through proactive marketing assistance while coordinating the PCA’s National Awards and fundraising initiatives. In addition, Dodson was a key liaison between PCA and Bay Area Athletic Directors and leaders of youth sports organizations. Dodson, a native of San Jose, CA, spent time as a Development and Marketing Consultant for PCA and had a brief stint as a Communications Associate and contributing writer for JetSet Times. Along with her work responsibilities Dodson will pursue a Masters of Business Administration.
BRENDAN FAHEY
ANDREW LEVINE
SPORT ADMINISTRATOR
SPORTS MEDICINE
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
HEAD ATHLETIC
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
TRAINER
LOGAN MOODY
ERIKA SEAGREN
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
MEDIA CONTACT
ASSISTANT COACH
MEDIA RELATIONS & MARKETING ASSISTANT
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NAME
2017 ROSTER
CLASS
POSITION
1 Emily Riddle Sr. Goalie 1 Sophia Sprengler Fr. Goalie 1 Anna Ward Jr. Goalie 2 Elise Begg Jr. Attack 3 Franciska Miló-Sidló Fr. Attack 6 Amanda Sutherland Sr. Attack 7 Erica Hardy So. Attack 8 Gabryel Oloapu Sr. Attack 9 Abby Irving So. Attack 10 Natalie Kayton So. Center 11 Jacqui Sjogren Fr. Attack 12 Kimberly Watson Jr. Utility 13 Sarah Limanni So. Attack 16 Lacey Anderson Jr. Attack 18 Millie Pullyblank Fr. Center
HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
Edmonton, Alberta / Dr. E.P. Scarlett Kailua, HI / Le Jardin Academy Grayslake, IL / Mundelein2 Newbury Park, CA / Newbury Budapest, Hungary / Pasareti Gimnazium Denton, TX / Denton Ryan Montreal, Quebec / St. Thomas Auckland, New Zealand / Diocesan Brentwood Bay, B.C. / Canadian Sport School / Stelly’s Agoura, CA / Agoura Queensland, Australia / St. Andrews Anglican College Pointe-Claire, Quebec / John Rennie Mohnton, PA / Governor Mifflin Thousand Oaks, CA / Westlake Victoria, Australia / Haileybury Girls College
EMILY RIDDLE SENIOR CAPTAIN GOALIE EDMONTON, ALBERTA
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Date Opponent Results Location ASU Invitational 1/28 #8 UC Santa Barbara L, 10-11 Tempe, AZ 1/28 #15 San Diego State University L, 6-8 Tempe, AZ 1/29 #5 Arizona State University L, 3-13 Tempe, AZ Brown-Bruno Classic 2/3 #16 Hartwick College L, 7-9 Providence, RI 2/4 #19 Harvard University W, 10-5 Providence, RI 2/4 #13 Indiana University L, 2-10 Providence, RI 2/5 #11 Princeton University L, 7-14 Providence, RI Bucknell Invite 2/11 #21 Harvard University L, 4-5 Lewisberg, PA 2/11 Gannon University W, 18-2 Lewisberg, PA 2/12 Claremont-Mudd Scripps College W, 16-3 Lewisberg, PA 2/12 Bucknell University W, 14-6 Lewisberg, PA Harvard Invitational 3/4 University of Toronto (Exh.) W, 15-4 Boston, MA 3/4 #11 Princeton University L, 5-9 Boston, MA 3/5 #13 Indiana University L, 5-6 Boston, MA 3/5 #19 Harvard University W, 4-3 Boston, MA Aztec Invitational 3/11 Whittier College W, 14-7 San Diego, CA 3/11 #16 UC San Diego W, 8-7 San Diego, CA 3/12 #12 San Jose State University W, 5-4 San Diego, CA 3/12 #23 CSU Bakersfield L, 8-9 San Diego, CA Conference Play 3/18 #23 Marist College W, 10-6 Villanova PA 3/18 Iona College W, 13-8 Villanova PA 3/25 Siena College W, 19-2 Poughkeepsie, NY 3/26 Villanova University W, 17-5 Loudonville, NY 3/26 St. Francis College Brooklyn W, 19-5 Loudonville, NY 3/29 Iona College W, 9-8 Staten Island, NY 4/1 #23 Marist College W, 9-5 Lexington, VA 4/1 La Salle University W, 21-2 Lexington, VA 4/2 Virginia Military Institute W, 10-8 Lexington, VA 4/8 La Salle University W, 19-1 Brooklyn, NY 4/9 Siena College W, 13-5 Staten Island, NY 4/9 Virginia Military Institute W, 13-10 Staten Island, NY 4/12 St. Francis College Brooklyn W, 10-4 Brooklyn, NY 4/15 Villanova University W, 18-9 New Rochelle, NY Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship 4/29 Semifinal vs. Iona W, 13-5 Poughkeepsie, NY 4/30 Championship vs. #23 Marist W, 11-7 Poughkeepsie, NY NCAA Championship 5/6 Play-In vs. #15 UC San Diego W, 6-5 La Jolla, CA 5/12 First Round vs. UCLA 12:00 PM Indianapolis, IN
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2017 National Collegiate Women's Water Polo Championship IU Natatorium Indianapolis, Indiana Hosted by Indiana University, Bloomington and Indiana Sports Corp All games May 12-14 will be streamed live on ncaa.com Opening Round May 6
First Round May 12
Semifinals May 13
Championship May 14
#1 UCLA (22-1)
Game 1 Noon
Wagner (25-10) 7 p.m.
Wagner 6-5
Game 5 3 p.m.
*UC San Diego (19-14) #4 UC Irvine (23-6)
Game 2 1:45 p.m. California (15-9)
Game 7 3 p.m. NATIONAL CHAMPION
#2 Stanford (20-3)
Game 3 3:30 p.m.
*Pacific (20-8) 2 p.m.
Pacific 11-5
Game 6 5 p.m.
Pomona-Pitzer (17-18) #3 Southern California (28-3)
Game 4 5:15 p.m. Michigan (28-8)
*Opening round game host institution. All times are Eastern time. Information subject to change. For more details, visit ncaa.com. © 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association. No commercial use without the NCAA's written permission. The NCAA opposes all forms of sports wagering.
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Kimberly Watson Co-Offensive Player of the Year Junior | Utility • 2017 MAAC Tournament MVP • All-MAAC First Team • No. 1 in the MAAC with 100 goals • No. 2 in the MAAC with 132 points • Three-time MAAC Offensive Player of the Week • MAAC All-Academic Team Member • Wagner single-season record for sprints won with 98 • Scored a season-high six goals in the 13-5 MAAC Semifinal victory over Iona
Emily Riddle Defensive Player of the Year Senior | Goalie • Four-year starting goalie • 983 career saves and No. 2 in Wagner history • Two-Time MAAC Defensive Player of the Year • Two-Time All-MAAC First Team • 2017 MAAC All-Championship Team • 17-Time MAAC Defensive Player of the Week • Member of Wagner’s winningest class with 105 career victories 2017 WAGNER WOMEN’S WATER POLO POSTSEASON GUIDE
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Elise Begg 2nd-Team All-MAAC Junior | Attack
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Millie Pullyblank 2nd-Team All-MAAC Freshman | Center
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The FOSH Digital Water Polo Statistics
2017 Wagner Seahawks Women's Water Polo Statistics (24-10 Overall, 14-0 MAAC) As of May 9, 2017 - All Games ##
Field Players
GP
Sh
G
A
PTS
ShPCT
EX
DEX
STL
FB
Sprint
36
3
1
8
9
.333
0
0
38
0
0-0
1A Anna Ward
12
0
0
2
2
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0
0
5
0
0-0
1B Sophia Spangler
6
0
0
0
0
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0
0
1
0
0-0
2 Elise Begg
36
104
38
40
78
.365
28
27
43
13
4-0
3 Franciska Milo-Sidlo
34
67
18
45
63
.269
18
8
39
4
1-0
6 Amanda Sutherland
18
18
7
2
9
.389
1
2
5
0
0-0
7 Erica Hardy
36
186
74
65
139
.398
27
23
75
19
0-0
8 Gabryel Oloapu
21
19
7
5
12
.368
3
1
6
2
0-0
9 Abby Irving
32
22
13
19
32
.591
10
7
11
3
0-0
10 Natalie Kayton
20
11
4
5
9
.364
1
2
6
0
0-0
11 Jacqui Sjogren
36
129
43
23
66
.333
30
21
44
2
0-0
12 Kimberly Watson
36
213
100
32
132
.469
38
32
63
10
98-39
13 Sarah Limanni
21
5
3
7
10
.600
6
5
12
2
0-1
16 Lacey Anderson
36
93
29
33
62
.312
63
27
76
19
0-1
18 Millie Pullyblank
36
115
54
5
59
.470
21
42
21
3
0-0
985
391
291
682
.397
246
197
445
77
103-41
1 Emily Riddle
Totals ##
Goaltenders
GP
GS
MIN
W
L
SA
SV
GA
SvPCT
GAA
1 Emily Riddle
34
35
976:00
24
10
435
230
205
.529
6.72
1A Anna Ward
7
0
80:00
0
0
46
27
19
.587
7.60
1B Sophia Spangler
4
0
32:00
0
0
9
6
3
.667
3.00
1088:00
24
10
490
263
227
.537
6.68
Totals
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Career Statistics Through May 11, 2017 Goals 1. Jess Lundgren (2013-16)............. 428 2. Billy Hoelck (2005-08)................ 373 3. Jessica Burdge (2012-15)............ 285 4. Lily Doerfler (2013-16).....................271 4. Megan Rodriguez (2013-16)........ 236 6. Stacey Travous (2004-07)............ 230 7. Chelsea Beck (2009-12).............. 228 8. Lauren French (2009-12)............. 211 9 Courtney Crase (2003-06)........... 200 10. Kimberly Watson (2015-).......... 183 Assists 1. Megan Rodriguez (2013-16)........ 393 2. Chelsea Beck (2009-12).............. 237 Jess Lundgren (2013-16)............. 237 4. Rachel Burns (2012-15)............... 218 5. Becca Hannings (2009-12).......... 134. 6. Jessica Burdge (2012-15)............ 127 7. Michelle Greenough (2012-15)... 116 8. Molly Robinson (2009-12).......... 115 9. Billy Hoelck (2005-08)................ 113 10. Kimberly Watson (2015-).......... 105
Jess Lundgren (2013-16), a two-time MAAC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time Defensive Player of the Year, and one-time Rookie of the Year who won 105 games throughout her time on Grymes Hill.
Single Season Records
Steals 1. Jess Lundgren (2013-16)............. 505 2. Chelsea Beck (2009-12).............. 294 3. Rachel Burns (2012-15)............... 228 4. Megan Rodriguez (2013-16)........ 220 5. Laura Karbach (2010-13)............ 213 6. Jessica Burdge (2012-15)............ 187 7. Billy Hoelck (2005-08)................ 179 8. Stacey McGregor (2011-14)........ 175. 9. Lacey Anderson (2015-)............. 163 10. Kimberly Watson (2015-).......... 157
Goals Jess Lundgren (2016).......................... 146
Exclusions Drawn 1. Lauren French (2009-12)............. 354 2. Jess Lundgren (2013-16)............. 277 3. Rachel Burns (2012-15)............... 229 4. Lily Doerfler (2013-16).....................209 5. Nicole Maichrowics (2006-09).... 147 6. Courtney Crase (2003-06)........... 146 7. Carina Giles (2008-11)................ 112 8. Lauren VanderBent (2008-11)..... 110. 9. Stacey Travous (2004-07)............ 107 10. Billy Hoelck (2005-08)................ 105
Sprints Won Kimberly Watson (2017)....................... 95
Saves 1. Katie Hauck (2004-07)....................1,050 2. Emily Riddle (2014-).........................983 3. Laura Karbach (2010-13)....................954 4. Kelsey Rodgers (2009-10).......................820 5. Sarah Youkubaitis (2003-04)..............242
Field Blocks Megan Rodriguez (2016)...................... 33
Goals Per Game Jess Lundgren (2016)......................... 3.72 Assists Megan Rodriguez (2016).................... 119 Steals Jess Lundgren (2014).......................... 155
Saves Kelsey Rodgers (2010)....................... 505 Saves Per Game Kelsey Rodgers (2010).................... 14.03 Exclusions Drawn Lauren French (2011).......................... 130
Most Wins 2016...................................................... 29
(Current Seahawks in Bold)
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The MAAC Story: Excellence in Academics & Athletics With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is in its 36th year of competition during the 2016-2017 academic year. The MAAC was founded in 1980 by six charter members: the U.S. Military Academy, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Iona College, Manhattan College and Saint Peter’s College. Competition followed one year later in the fall of 1981 with members competing in the sports of men’s cross country and men’s soccer. On January 2, 1982, Army traveled to Iona for the first MAAC men’s basketball game and the MAAC story had begun. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College. In addition, associate members include the University of Detroit Mercy in men’s lacrosse and Jacksonville University in men’s rowing; La Salle University, St. Francis (Brooklyn) College, Villanova University, Virginia Military Institute and Wagner College are all associate members in Women’s Water Polo. Drake University, Jacksonville University, Robert Morris University, Sacred Heart University, and Stetson University compete in women’s rowing, while the University at Albany, University of Dayton, and the University of Hartford, and La Salle University take part in women’s golf competition. Bryant University, LIU Brooklyn and Sacred Heart University compete in field hockey, while Bryant University is a member in men’s swimming & diving. The MAAC will support 25 sports and championships during the 2016-2017 academic year; in addition, the MAAC champion earns automatic qualification to the NCAA Championship in 16 sports. MAAC Associate Sports In 2002, the MAAC added the MAAC Women’s Water Polo League. The league is currently made up of three MAAC schools - Iona, Marist and Siena - as well as five associate members, La Salle University, St. Francis (Brooklyn), Villanova, Virginia Military Institute, and Wagner. Sacred Heart began participation in MAAC Women’s Rowing in the spring of 2008. Drake University joined the league for the 2010 MAAC Championship, while Robert Morris began competition in the spring of 2011. In 2012 Jacksonville University brought its men’s and women’s teams into MAAC Rowing, and Stetson University joined the league in 2014. MAAC women’s golf competition is comprised of five member schools – Fairfield, Monmouth, Niagara, Quinnipiac, and Siena – and three associate members – the University at Albany, the University of Dayton, and the University of Hartford. For the first time in league history, an associate member was added in men’s swimming & diving when Bryant University joined the league in the summer of 2012. In April of 2013 the MAAC added field hockey as a sponsored sport with competition beginning in the fall of the 2013-14 academic year between four member institutions – Monmouth University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, and Siena College. In June of 2013 the MAAC added associate members to the Field Hockey League - Bryant University and Sacred Heart University, bringing the MAAC to six teams for 2014. Most recently, MAAC member Fairfield University joined the league for the 2015-16 academic year. In the winter of 2015, LIU Brooklyn joined the league and began competition in the fall of 2016-17. In March of 2015, former MAAC member La Salle University joined the league in women’s golf and water polo, and begins competition in 2016-17.
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Women’s Water Polo Wins First Ever NCAA Tournament Game With 6-5 Victory Over UC San Diego La Jolla, CA – The 2017 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion Wagner women’s water polo team defeated UC San Diego 6-5 in the opening round to secure its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. In joining the 2012 Seahawk football team (31-20 win over Colgate) as the only Wagner squads to ever win an NCAA playoff game, the Green & White travels to Indianapolis, IN to face top-seeded UCLA on Friday, May 12 at 12:00 pm in the first round of the NCAA Championship. MAAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year Kimberly Watson (Pointe-Claire, Quebec / John Rennie) fired the go-ahead goal for Wagner with one minute remaining in the third stanza. In addition to her lone goal on the day, Watson won three sprints and collected a team-high four steals. The Tritons netted the first tally on a power play opportunity before junior attack Elise Begg (Newbury Park, CA / Newbury Park) dished her first assist of the day to sophomore attack Erica Hardy (Montreal, Quebec / St. Thomas). Less than two minutes later, Begg fired her first marker to give the Seahawks a 2-1 lead entering the second stanza. The remainder of the game was an even matchup with each team notching just one goal apiece in the second quarter. Hardy rattled the cage with her second strike before UCSD’s Lani Tittle countered with a goal for the Tritons. Entering the second half with a 3-2 lead, UC San Diego took over with back-to-back markers. However, freshman Franciska Milo-Sidlo (Budapest, Hungary / Pasareti Gimnazium) and Watson countered with two unanswered tallies to move into the final stanza with a 5-4 lead. Begg extended Wagner’s lead 6-4, scoring the Seahawks final goal with just over five minutes remaining in the contest. Despite a late goal by San Diego’s Krista Schneider, senior goalkeeper Emily Riddle (Edmonton, Alberta / Dr. E.P. Scarlett) held off the Tritons, collecting seven blocks on the day. With the win, seniors Emily Riddle, Gabryel Oloapu, and Amanda Sutherland tie the Class of 2016 for the winningest class in Wagner program history with 105 total victories.
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