Women's Water Polo Set for SCIAC Tournament

THOUSAND OAKS, CA — The University of La Verne women's water polo team is set for the SCIAC Tournament.

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The Leopards travel to Cal Lutheran for the first round matchup on Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m.

La Verne finished in a tie for fourth place with Cal Lutheran, but enter the tournament as the fifth seed after dropping their head-to-head matchup with the Regals earlier this season.

The Leopards are led by senior Reiley Burton, who ranks third in the SCIAC with 67 goals and ranks fourth with 89 points. Gigi Gomez paces the Leopards in assists with 32.

Defensively, Brianna Zapata heads into the game with a team-high eight blocks. Freshman goalie Miranda Graham, who ranks fifth in the SCIAC with 59 saves, will anchor the Leopards in the cage.

The Regals are led by Katie Knight and Hudson Geier, who rank second in scoring and first in assists in the SCIAC, respectively.

La Verne last entered the tournament in 2023.

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Players Mentioned

#4 Reiley Burton: ATT; 5' 9"; Senior

#2 Brianna Zapata: D; 5' 5"; Senior

#1 Miranda Graham: GK; 5' 11"; Freshman

#11 Gigi Gomez: UT; 5' 3"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#4 Reiley Burton
: 5' 9"; Senior
: ATT

#2 Brianna Zapata
: 5' 5"; Senior
: D

#1 Miranda Graham
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: GK

#11 Gigi Gomez
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: UT