Brahma Week of the

Samantha “Sam”

Buliavac, 19, has been a stat-sheet-stuffer for the Pierce College women’s water polo team throughout the entire season. Buliavac has scored 12 goals, made 6 assists and grabbed 4 steals to help the Lady Brahmas go 2-1 in its last three games according to jcwaterpolo. com.

How did you get started in Water Polo?

I was a softball and volleyball player and after an ankle injury my parents told me to play a new sport. I had friends who were going to try out for water polo and they asked me if I wanted to go with them.

Why did you end up coming to Pierce?

I didn’t know where I wanted to go and Moriah [former women’s water polo head coach for Pierce and sister of current head coach Sarah Van Norman] reached out to me to come play for her.

Who is an athlete you admire the most?

Moriah, I was watching her play in the Beijing Olympics where she won a silver medal on the US women’s water polo team when I just started playing water polo

What are your plans after Pierce College?

I’m hoping to transfer to Ohio State and major in game design and development.

When you’re not in the pool or at school what other hobbies do you have?

Video games, I’m a big gamer.

What is your favorite video game?

Assassin’s Creed. I beat Black Flag in two days.

What is your favorite movie?

Pitch Perfect, I can quote almost the whole movie, or Step Brothers.

What is your favorite color?

Purple. I just saw the color and I was like, this is my color. Also maybe because it is the color of my birthstone.