Oliver Named CWPA Player of the Week

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's water polo player Sophie Oliver has been named the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Player of the Week for her outstanding play in the team's first two games of the season.

Oliver, a sophomore from Houston, led the 'Roos with nine total goals in two games against the University of the Pacific, ranked No. 17 in the national Division I poll. Oliver scored four goals and came away with three steals in the team's first game of the day, and followed that up with five goals and three assists in a 19-14 loss to close out the day. 

Last season, Oliver was named an Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Division III All-American, earning honorable mention honors, and was twice named the CWPA Rookie of the Week in her first year at Austin College.