BRIDGEPORT, Pa. - The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches announced its 2024 Division II All-America honors for women's water polo on Wednesday. From Cal State East Bay, Daniela Passoni and Luna Sarmiento were named to the First Team and Alex Andrist was named Honorable Mention.
Daniela Passoni - Sr. - GK - Waverly, South AfricaIn net during the regular season, Passoni had a 9.74 GAA with 250 total saves. In the WWPA Championships, Passoni made 29 total saves. This past season, she surpassed the 1,200 save mark for her career. Throughout her career, Passoni has collected several awards for her performances in the pool and the classroom. Just in 2024, she was a WWPA First Team selection, WWPA All-Defensive Team selection and received the Cal State East Bay Female Student-Athlete of the Year award. It was the third time for Passoni to be named to the ACWPA Division II All-America First Team.
Luna Sarmiento - Jr. - D - Madrid, SpainSarmiento had 47 steals in the regular season and led the Pioneers with 50 goals prior to the WWPA Championships. Adding to her regular season success, scored eight goals in the WWPA Championships earning her way on to the WWPA Championships All-Tournament Team. Also in 2024, Sarmiento was named to the WWPA First Team and won one WWPA Defensive Player of the Week honor. The 2024 season was the second in Sarmiento's career in which she was named ACWPC Division II First Team.
Alex Andrist - Fr. - DR - Estevan, Saskatchewan, CanadaAndrist scored 43 goals and had 29 assists in 2024 with the Pioneers. A six goal performance on March 29 against Fresno Pacific which led her to a WWPA Offensive Player of the Week honor. Also in 2024, Andrist was named WWPA Newcomer of the Year, All-WWPA Honorable Mention and All-WWPA Freshman Team.
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