University of Hawai’i faces Long Beach State in Big West Water Polo Championship Final
The University of Hawai'i women's water polo team, ranked second, will compete against Long Beach State, ranked eighth, in the Big West Championship final, aiming for the conference title and a spot in the NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship.
By the Numbers- No. 2 HAWAI'I RAINBOW WAHINE (21-3) vs. No. 8 LONG BEACH STATE BEACH (22-8)
- Last Meeting: UH 13-6, April 7, 2024, Long Beach, Calif.
- University of Hawai'i leads the series against Long Beach State 36-7.
- UH seniors Lot Stertefeld and Lucia Gomez de la Puente played pivotal roles in the semifinals with three goals and three assists each.
The conference champion of the Big West final will secure an automatic berth to the NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship, with the match scheduled for Sunday, April 28.
Bottom LineThe clash between University of Hawai'i and Long Beach State in the Big West Championship final holds significance as both teams vie for the title and a chance to advance to the NCAA tournament.
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