The Dartmouth Women's Water Polo season is officially over - and definitely ended with a bang! DWWP traveled to Geneva, Ohio for the long weekend to compete in the Collegiate Water Polo Association National Club Championship tournament, where the Big Green tied for 13th place.
The weekend began long before the team hit the pool, as the team piled on the bus in Hanover for a long drive to the midwest (made much more enjoyable by continuously watching movies). The players who were not traveling to Ohio - Grace Russo ('14, #1A), Caitlin Flint ('16, #6), Abby Reynolds ('17, #14), Meredith Sweeney ('14, #17), and Hallie Huffaker ('17, #19) - sent off the team in style, having made amazing posters and delicious goodie-bags.The team, especially Meghan Christie ('17, #8), got on the bus excited for the weekend.
Dartmouth's first game was a tough one against the Sierra Pacific Division runner-up team from University of California. Although the team suffered a 3-10 loss, Grace McDevitt ('14, #4), Meghan Christie ('17, #8), and Cat Donahoe ('15, #11) managed to each score a goal. The Big Green defense was also tested by the impressive opponent offense; Shelley Wenzel ('14, #1) had an amazing number of saves in the goal. For a full write-up by the CWPA, please see here.
Because of the loss, the team grabbed a quick meal before heading back to the SPIRE Institute for their second game of the day, slated to start at 10:50pm against the host team, Ohio State University. Although the Big Green managed to stay in control of the game early, regulation time ended with the score tied. The 5 Dartmouth goals were scored by PJ Bigley ('17, #15) with 2 goals, and Meghan Christie ('17, #8), Lisa Rennels ('14, #9), and Amelia Nobel (DMS, #10) with 1 goal each. The Big Green unfortunately fell in the 4th overtime. For a full write-up by the CWPA, please see here.
The morning of our last game, the team traveled to Amelia Nobel's (DMS, #10) family's house for a delicious brunch and some relaxation! The weekend ended on a high note, as the Big Green beat University of Washington in St. Louis 11-2. Goals were spread well though out the Big Green players: Amelia Nobel (DMS, #10) scored 3, PJ Bigley ('17, #15) scored 2, and Margaret Rollins ('15, #2), Carolyn Meyers (T'15, #7), Meghan Christie ('17, #8), Lisa Rennels ('14, #9), Kristen Flint ('14, #12), and Charlotte Kamai ('16, #16) each scored 1. Amelia Nobel was also named player of the game! For a full write-up by the CWPA, please see here.
Thank you to all of our fans who made the trek to Geneva, Ohio!
A special thanks to the seniors: Shellie Wenzel, Grace Russo, Grace McDevitt, Kellie MacPhee, Amelia Nobel, Kristen Flint, and Meredith Sweeney! DWWP will miss you!
Another special thanks to our coach this year, Fanis Tikgas! We are so glad you'll be able to coach us again next year!
