First-year Pooja Bucklin has been named the CWPA Rookie of the Year, and head coach Scott Reed has been named the CWPA Coach of the Year, marking his third time receiving the honor during his nine-year tenure at Macalester. Bucklin and Jess Palmer-Sammons were both included in the All-CWPA first team, with Jayden Kratt and Alana Nadolski receiving All-CWPA honorable mention.

By the Numbers
  • Bucklin scored 35 goals, made 20 assists, and accumulated 55 points in her first year.
  • Palmer-Sammons contributed 30 goals and 12 assists in 16 games this season.
  • Kratt boasts 85 saves and a 6.50 goals-against average in the eight games she has started in goal for Macalester.
State of Play
  • The Scots have a 12-4 record this season, including a 7-1 mark in conference play.
  • They will compete in the CWPA Division III Championship April 19-21 at Connecticut College, facing Carthage College in the quarterfinals on Friday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m. Central.
Bottom Line

Pooja Bucklin's exceptional performance as a first-year player and the recognition of head coach Scott Reed as the CWPA Coach of the Year reflects Macalester's strength in water polo, setting high expectations for the team in the upcoming CWPA Division III Championship.