The scoring combo of sophomore drivers Tandis Morgan and Summer Hammons sparked the drive for the University of La Verne women's water polo team to defeat Whittier College 10-4 on Saturday.
Women's water polo got off to a slow start last weekend at the Claremont Colleges Water Polo Tournament, forcing the University of La Verne to play catch up to top-ranked schools. First half problems in each of the four games left the Leopards with only one victory, giving them a 2-10 record on the year.
The women's 200-meter freestyle relay team brought home the University of La Verne's first ever All-American honors from the national swim meet in Atlanta, Ga.
Emory University is hosting the 2000 Division III National Swimming and Diving Championships, and for the first time ever, the University of La Verne will send swimmers to compete at the event.
The women's water polo team kicked off its second season by taking part in a 16-team tournament at the University of California, Santa Barbara last weekend.