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Women's Water Polo's Piovan Named ACWPC Third Team All-American, Four Others Earn Honorable Mentions

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Five members of the Harvard women's water polo team – Niki Piovan, Ruby Hodge, Orli Cooper, Maya O'Dea, and Emma Gilbert – have earned ACWPC All-American honors, the association announced today. The five selections mark the most in a single season in program history.

Rookie Niki Piovan led the way with a third-team selection, becoming the program's first to earn that distinction since 2023 and only the third in Harvard history. Piovan was one of two standout first-years on the Crimson roster this season, finishing with 58 goals and 48 assists. Her 106 points helped earn her CWPA Rookie of the Year and CWPA Tournament Rookie of the Tournament honors.

Hodge, Cooper, O'Dea, and Gilbert were all named ACWPC Honorable Mention selections. Hodge, O'Dea, and Gilbert earned the honor for the second consecutive year after playing pivotal roles in Harvard's historic season.

Cooper, the second standout rookie on the team, was recognized following a record-setting season in goal. She broke the program's single-season saves record and was named the Most Outstanding Player at the CWPA Tournament.

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Players Mentioned

Emma Gilbert

#13 Emma Gilbert

CD
5' 9"
Sophomore
Ruby Hodge

#8 Ruby Hodge

AT
5' 8"
Junior
Maya  O

#9 Maya O'Dea

AT
5' 6"
Sophomore
Orli  Cooper

#1A Orli Cooper

GK
6' 2"
First-Year
Niki Piovan

#20 Niki Piovan

D
5' 7"
First-Year

Players Mentioned

Emma Gilbert

#13 Emma Gilbert

5' 9"
Sophomore
CD
Ruby Hodge

#8 Ruby Hodge

5' 8"
Junior
AT
Maya  O

#9 Maya O'Dea

5' 6"
Sophomore
AT
Orli  Cooper

#1A Orli Cooper

6' 2"
First-Year
GK
Niki Piovan

#20 Niki Piovan

5' 7"
First-Year
D