Four Wolverines Recognized with CWPA All-Conference Honors
4/23/2025 12:00:00 PM | Water Polo
BRIDGEPORT, Pa. -- Four members of the University of Michigan water polo team were named to Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) All-Conference teams, the conference announced on Wednesday, April 23. Ari Karampetsou was a first-team selection, while Issy Jackson landed on the second team. Goalie Sophia Bunnell and attacker Matilda Waugh earned honorable mention recognition.
Karampetsou made an immediate impact in her debut season with the Maize and Blue. The freshman led the Wolverines with 58 goals and added 39 assists on the season. Her two-way play and composure in the pool were key to the Wolverines' success, earning her a spot on the All-Conference First Team.
Jackson was one of Michigan's most reliable players on both offense and defense. The junior totaled 47 points and played a key role in the team's defensive setup. Her steady play in key moments earned her a spot on the All-Conference Second Team — the first conference honor of her career.Â
Bunnell was a steady presence in goal for the Wolverines, helping lead the defense with big saves and consistent play. The freshman marked nine games with 10 or more saves, including strong performances against ranked teams, and earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors.
Waugh made an impact on both ends of the pool as a freshman. She tallied at least one steal in every game and added solid offensive production. Her all-around play earned her Honorable Mention All-Conference honors.
U-M opens its postseason at the CWPA Championship on Friday, April 25, against St. Francis at 6 p.m. at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
2025 Collegiate Water Polo Association All-Conference Team
Most Valuable Player: Kayla Yelensky, Princeton
Rookie of the Year: Niki Piovan, Harvard
Coach of the Year: Ted Minnis, Harvard
First Team
Goalie: Lindsey Lucas, Princeton
Kayla Yelensky, Princeton
Ava Houlahan, Princeton
Emma Gilbert, Harvard
Niki Piovan, Harvard
Ari Karampetsou, Michigan
Ella Palmer, Brown
Second Team
Goalie: Orli Cooper, Harvard
Rudy Hodge, Harvard
Maya O'Dea, Harvard
Olivia Hopper, Bucknell
Issy Jackson, Michigan
Rachael Carver, Princeton
Caylah Olay, Saint Francis
Honorable Mention
Goalie: Roxy Hazuka, Brown
Goalie: Isabel Lumley, Saint Francis
Goalie: Sophia Bunnell, Michigan
Aubrie Anderson, Brown
Ava Schoening, Brown
Shanna Davidson, Princeton
Olivia Krotts, Princeton
Ashley Hopper, Bucknell
Allie Dombkowski, Mercyhurst
Matilda Waugh, Michigan
