2018-19 Women's Water Polo News

The team stops for a pregame group picture.
Top team, individual GPAs honored for women's water polo

July 09, 2019

The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches announced its annual women’s water polo All-Academic awards with Chapman University ranked 15th in the nation in team GPA and 11 individuals garnering recognition.

2018-19 SCIAC All-Academic
221 Panthers honored as SCIAC All-Academic

July 08, 2019

Chapman University’s student-athletes matched their record number with 221 SCIAC All-Academic selections in for the 2018-19 school year. The Panthers had the fourth-most selections of the nine schools in the SCIAC.

2019 ACWPC All-American Audrey Hattori
Hattori earns All-America Honorable Mention

May 28, 2019

The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Association named the Division III All-America teams earlier this afternoon. Sophomore Audrey Hattori earned All-America Honorable Mention honors for her work in the pool this season.

Alyssa Welfringer makes a left-handed save.
Welfringer wins distinguished SCIAC Character Award

April 25, 2019

Senior Alyssa Welfringer closed out her career as the first Chapman University women’s water polo student-athlete to win the SCIAC Character Award. The distinction was announced in the release of the All-SCIAC teams on Thursday.

Argelia Diaz and Alyssa Welfringer pose for a photo.
Women’s water polo defeats Caltech on senior day

April 20, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team rolled past the visiting Caltech Beavers 11-6 in their final match of the 2019 season. Seniors Alyssa Welfringer and Argelia Diaz were honored prior to the match as they jumped in the pool for the last time in a Panther uniform.

Alyssa Welfringer blocks a shot.
Women’s water polo falls in hard fought game against Pomona-Pitzer

April 17, 2019

On Wednesday night the Chapman University women’s water polo team fell 12-6 in their match against Pomona-Pitzer, who is undefeated in conference play. Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Welfringer put up an impressive nine saves in the effort.

Alyssa Welfringer blocks a shot.
Third period struggle determines close loss to Redlands

April 06, 2019

The Chapman University women's water polo team fell in a close 5-4 loss to the visiting Redlands University Bulldogs. Senior goalie Alyssa Welfringer had 14 saves and sophomore Audrey Hattori led the Panthers with three goals.

Mia Chanove defends an opponent.
Women's water polo falls in fourth quarter comeback

March 30, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team fell in a close match to the visiting Claremont Mudd Scripps on Saturday. Sophomore Audrey Hattori led Chapman with five goals, but the Panthers eventually lost the match 10-9. 

Alyssa Welfringer gets a finger on the ball in goal.
Women’s water polo falls to Brown

March 23, 2019

The Chapman women’s water polo team fell 8-3 to the visiting Brown Bears earlier this afternoon. Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Welfringer tallied 10 saves in the effort.

Argelia Diaz shoots.
Women's water polo drops SCIAC contest to Whittier

March 20, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team fell 18-10 to Whittier in a return to conference play. Junior Argelia Diaz scored four goals to lead the Panthers.

Alyssa Welfringer blocks a shot.
Women's water polo holds off Macalester for 7-6 win

March 19, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team defeated Macalester College in a close 7-6 win. Sophomore Audrey Hattori led the Panthers with three goals, followed by sophomore Kylie Beloian with two goals.

Argelia Diaz looks for a shot or a pass.
Women’s water polo takes second game of doubleheader

March 16, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team beat the visiting Austin College Kangaroos 13-10 in the second game of a doubleheader after falling to Cal Lutheran 16-5 in the morning game. Junior Argelia Diaz tallied a hat trick in both games to help the Panthers.

Alissa Caltagirone looks for a pass.
Women’s water polo beats Connecticut College 17-9

March 14, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team beat the visiting Connecticut College Camels 17-9 earlier this afternoon at Allred Olympic Pool. Juniors Alissa Caltagirone and Argelia Diaz each tallied a hat trick to help lift the Panthers to victory.

Audrey Hattori shoots at the goal.
Hattori notches second SCIAC defensive honor

March 11, 2019

For the second time this season, sophomore Audrey Hattori was named the SCIAC women’s water polo defensive Athlete of the Week.

Lauren Dvonch protects the ball while swimming.
Women’s water polo wins first SCIAC match

March 06, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team earned its first SCIAC win of the season with a 9-5 victory over Occidental College. Sophomore Lauren Dvonch led the way for the Panthers with three goals, two assists, and three steals.

Alyssa Welfringer blocks a shot.
Women's water polo notches 8-5 victory over McKendree

March 03, 2019

The Chapman University women’s water polo team defeated McKendree University 8-5 at home on Saturday, March 3. Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Welfringer had an outstanding game, tallying eight saves.