MSU Women's Water Polo
About Us.
We are a group of hardworking women who encourage teamwork and female empowerment. Our team is representative of the truehearted, inclusive atmosphere associated with the Spartan brand. Through our ability, drive, and spirit, we were able to achieve the 1st place win at the 2019 B10 Championship with an 11th place finish at the 2019 National CWPA Championship. Since our return from Covid-19, our team is inspired to reclaim our title as B10 Champions while creating an empowered, inspired, and determined atmosphere for the Water Polo community.
2021-22 EBoard.
Head Coach: Matt Latham
Assistant Coach: Gillian Cain
Captains: Hannah Frazier and Alaina Murphy
President: Alanah Soriano
Vice President: Rachel Dietz
Treasurer: Emma Savage
Secretary: Alaina Murphy
Fundraising Chair: Grace Kos-Dondlinger
Apparel Chair: Lilly Zink
About Our Coach: This will be Latham's fourth year with the team. He coached water polo at Okemos High School where he lead his girls to a District Championship and Regional Championship in 2012 and 2014. Latham also coaches the men's water polo team at MSU. In 2014,2019, and 2021, he led the men to a Big Ten Championship with a 2021 National Championship. In 2019, he coached our women's team to a Big Ten Championship with an 11th place finish at Nationals. Further, Latham was named 2014 and 2018 Big Ten Coach of the Year. Coach Latham has been named the Lansing State Journal Water Polo Coach of the Year in 2012, 2014, and 2015. He also serves on the board of the Michigan Water Polo Association and USAWP Midwest Zone. We are beyond grateful to have Latham lead our team!
About Our Assistant Coach: Gillian began her water polo career in 2013 as a freshman in high school at Saline. Cain was on their varsity team from 2013 to 2017 and played for Wolverine Water Polo during the summers. A previous MSU coach convinced Gillian to join our team as a freshman in college. After that, our coach played for MSU until she graduated and served as our 2020-21 President. Cain had the opportunity to play in several B10 Tournaments, including the 2019 B10 Championship which led us to the 2019 National Tournament! Gillian graduated in 2021 with a degree in Elementary Education and French from Michigan State. She currently teaches 4th grade at Okemos when she isn’t busy at practice. Gillian has always looked up to collegiate water polo players and coaches which continues to drive her passion for this team. We are so thankful to have Gillian’s dedication and expertise on our team!
2022 Schedule.
2/17 - 2/18 Spartan Invite @Michigan State
2/29 - 2/30 Irish Invitational @Notre Dame
3/26 - 3/28 Purdue Invitational @Purdue
4/9 - 4/10 West Division Championship @U of M
4/23 - 4/24 B10 Championship @Ohio State
5/6 - 5/8 National Championship @Huntsville Aquatic Center
2021-22 Roster.
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Lindsay Cain
Sarah Koehler
Sabrina Boss
Grace Harding
Hannah Frazier
Emma Savage
Rachel Dietz
Kennedy Parker
Paige MacDonald
Kara Duetsch
Kiki Delgado
Grace Kos-Dondlinger
Kat Leskie
Lilly Zink
Meghan Abrom
Emily Bushey
Alaina Murphy
Abby Mills
Nicole Stensen
Rachel Schenck
Mara Roiland
Grace Drabek
Taylor Moilanen
Reese Carlson
Megan Lambrecht
Alyssa Frost
Elli Leonard
Sarah Klewicki
Preslee Bany
Jane Lubsen
Meg Brady
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