Four Azusa Pacific University water polo players received postseason honors from the Golden Coast Conference, with Mica Schiavone, Alexandra Akritidou, Alex Airitam, and Laia Marsinach Ortega earning recognition. Schiavone was named an All-GCC Second Team performer, while Akritidou and Airitam received All-GCC Honorable Mention, and Ortega was recognized on the All-GCC Freshmen Team. Schiavone scored 44 goals, provided 23 assists, and made 23 steals, earning her the all-conference distinction. Akritidou tallied 46 goals, 33 steals, and 31 assists, while Airitam made 153 saves and 30 steals as the goalkeeper. Ortega scored 39 goals, 37 steals, and 24 assists, solidifying her place among the conference's top freshmen.

By the Numbers
  • Mica Schiavone: 44 goals, 23 assists, 23 steals
  • Alexandra Akritidou: 46 goals, 33 steals, 31 assists
  • Alex Airitam: 153 saves, 30 steals
  • Laia Marsinach Ortega: 39 goals, 37 steals, 24 assists
State of Play
  • Azusa Pacific University will compete in the GCC Tournament as the No. 6-seed, facing No. 3-seed Pacific in the first round.
  • The tournament will take place this weekend at Santa Clara.
Bottom Line

The Azusa Pacific University water polo team's new additions significantly contributed to the team's success, culminating in postseason honors, and they are now set to compete in the upcoming GCC Tournament.