Women's Water Polo | 7/3/2015 10:01:00 PM

ONEONTA, NY - The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) has announced its 2015 Women's All-Academic Awards. Among the honorees were eight Hartwick women's water polo players.
           
Over 300 student-athletes from around the nation were recognized this season. The program honors varsity student-athletes who have achieved grade point averages of 3.2 or higher and competed during the 2015 women's season. Athletes are recognized on three levels: 3.71 to 4.0 (Outstanding), 3.41 to 3.7 (Superior), and 3.2 to 3.4 (Excellent).
           
Senior center Lara Dendy Young (Cape Town, South Africa) earned the distinction of "Superior" for the third consecutive season for 'Wick. Junior driver Brittany Tait (Kairong, Australia) achieved the same category for the second straight year. Senior driver Guia Carlini (Camogli, Italy) and freshman driver Natalie May (Huntington Beach, CA) also earned the distinction for the first time in their respective careers.
           
Four other Hawks landed in the "Excellent" category. Junior goalkeeper Michaela Davies (Cronulla, Australia) received accolades for the third consecutive season. Sophomore driver Blanca Anton Cuesta (Madrid, Spain), freshman driver Lauren Brennan (Canberra, Australia), and freshman goalkeeper Josette Santos (Huntington Beach, CA) also earned "Excellent" honors.     
           
Hartwick's final team grade-point average was 3.31 this season. The Hawks ranked 12^th in the nation in the category.                     
           
Hartwick water polo finished the 2015 season with a record of 20-19. It marks the 14^th straight season the Hawks have won at least 20 games.