Women's Water Polo | April 30, 2021

PHILADELPHIA – The MAAC conference announced its end of the year awards on Friday with La Salle women's water polo amply recognized. Senior Madison Martinez headlined by winning Offensive Player of the Year, the first major award for a player in program history. She and classmate Sarah DeFusco picked up First Team All-Conference honors and junior Madelyn Koerper was named to the Second Team All-Conference.
 
Martinez leads the Explorers this season with 75 points across 15 games, assuming the role as team's top facilitator with 36 assists. She ranks third on the team in goals with 39, converting on an efficient 63% of her shots.
 
DeFusco is the Blue & Gold's leading goal scorer with 49 this campaign, chipping in 25 assists for 74 points in total. La Salle's number eight is also tied for the team lead in steals with 24.
 
Koerper meanwhile has posted her best season in front of net with 42 goals—second on the team—while scoring on 56% of her shots. She continuously puts the Explorers at a numbers advantage, pacing the team with 27 exclusions earned.
 
The trio will look to continue their fine form in front of goal as they take on Marist in the MAAC Championship semifinals on Saturday. First sprint is at 3 p.m.