LA JOLLA, Calif. – After waiting nearly a year to compete again, the No. 10 UC San Diego Women's Water Polo team will begin its 2021 campaign Friday, February 19 at 11:00 am at No. 17 San Diego State.
UC SAN DIEGO AND COVID-19
UC San Diego's nationally renowned Return to Learn program was created to return to in-person teaching, learning, conducting pioneering research and serving our communities in the safest way possible. The program has three adaptive pillars that are central to our strategy to resume on-campus activity: risk mitigation, viral detection, and intervention.
For the latest information on UC San Diego and COVID-19, please visit the University's
Return to Learn site.
ATTENDING THE GAMES
Per the current COVID-19 guidelines set by the state of California, the County of San Diego and the Big West Conference, fans are not permitted to attend home games at Canyonview Aquatic Center. For more information on UC San Diego ticket policies, visit UCSDTritons.com/tickets.
COVERING THE TRITONS
Media members wishing to cover a UC San Diego game in-person at Canyonview Aquatic Center this season must notify a member of the Athletics Communication staff no later than 10 a.m. on gameday. All media members will need to complete a UC San Diego symptom screening form on the day of game prior to arriving on campus.
2020 SEASON REVIEW
The Tritons went 13-7 last season and 1-1 in conference play. The 2020 season was highlighted by an upset win over then fourth ranked Berkeley and a fourth-place finish at the Triton Invite. UC San Diego won their first ever Big West conference game against CSUN on Feb. 29 with a 12-9 victory.
Four Tritons earned All-American Accolades in 2020.
Ciara Franke and
Taylor Onstott were Third-Team All-Americans while
Jessee Ransone and
Reilly Gallagher earned Honorable Mention.
NEW BLOOD
Women's water polo added five freshmen to its roster this season:
Katie Ward,
Olivia Seargeant,
Annika Arroyo,
Hannah Kawar and
Lexi Stahl.
BIG WEST RETURN TO ACTION
The Big West Conference recently established its return to play and scheduling protocols for 2021. Women's water polo teams will play each Big West opponent once during the conference season. Teams will have the option of adding a second, non-conference match against their conference opponent. The Big West Championship will be held April 30 to May 2, 2021. For more info click
here.
SIZING UP THE AZTECS
San Diego State is 0-3 on the season with all three losses coming at the hands of No. 6 Arizona State. The Tritons have won the last five contests against the Aztecs. Their last meet-up was February 22, 2020 when the Tritons defeated the Aztecs 9-8 at the Barbara Kalbus Invite.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live Fosh stats will be available for the game. Keep up with the Tritons all season long on social media through Twitter and Instagram. The team's social media handle is @UCSDwwp.
100 GOALS CLUB
Grace Pevehouse (140),
Taylor Onstott (130), and
Ciara Franke (120) all have scored over 100 goals in their careers. Next closest player is
Jessee Ransone with 62.
RECORD WATCH
With 439 career saves,
Bennett Bugelli needs 30 more to crack the top ten. Currently, Allie Taylor ranks 10th with 469 saves.
BIG WEST RANKED NATIONALLY
4. UC Irvine
5. Hawaii
9. UC Santa Barbara
10. UC San Diego
T14. Long Beach State
T14. UC Davis
FOR THE YOUNGER CROWD
Got some young Triton fans in your family? If they are eighth grade or under, check out the
Junior Triton Club. Membership includes a free t-shirt, admission to over 100 UC San Diego home athletic events, and much more!
GEAR
For the latest Triton apparel and accessories, visit the official team store of the Tritons
here.
UP NEXT
The Tritons will welcome Cal Baptist to Canyonview on February 27 for a pair of games at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
