BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — George Washington University men’s water polo was named the 2018-19 Georgey Awards Team of the Year during the awards ceremony on Thursday, May 3.
The team claimed the award after capturing its second Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) title and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship berth in as many years.
In addition, Atakan Destici (Jr., Istanbul, Turkey/Istek Acibadem Anatolian) and Alana Ponce (So., Gig Harbor, Wash./Gig Harbor) were named the Most Valuable Players for men’s and women’s water polo, respectively.
Hosted by Mei-Lyn Bautista (women’s basketball), Suzanne Dannheim (women’s cross country and track), Isher Gill (men’s water polo) and Noah Lubin (men’s soccer), the show honored the accomplishments of GW’s 27 teams and nearly 500 student-athletes in competition, the classroom and community.
