PRINCETON, N.J. — The United States women’s water polo will take part in the Holiday Cup at Princeton University’s DeNunzio Pool this winter.
Currently on a 59-game winning streak, the United States will have Canada, Russia, Italy and the Netherlands come to DeNunzio from December 16-21. Princeton alum Ashleigh Johnson ’17 is scheduled to participate in the event.
“I’m really looking forward to being back on campus and to having the opportunity to share my Team USA experience with the people who supported me throughout my time as a student-athlete at Princeton!” said Johnson to USA Water Polo.
One of the greatest athletes in Princeton history, Johnson won the C. Otto von Kienbusch and Cutino Awards during her senior season in 2017. She was the first player in Princeton women’s water polo history to be named first team All-America and third ever to be picked as All-American in each of her four seasons.
Johnson finished her Princeton career with a 100-17 record, along with a school-record 1,362 saves and a .693 save percentage. She was a 19-time Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Defensive Player of the Week award winner, a four-time first-team all-conference player and the CWPA Player of the Year.
The matches will have free admission. The full schedule is listed below.
Monday, December 16
5:30 p.m. – Canada vs. Netherlands
7:00 p.m. – USA vs. Russia
Tuesday, December 17
5:30 p.m. – Italy vs. Russia
7:00 p.m. – USA vs. Netherlands
Wednesday, December 18
5:30 p.m. – Italy vs. Canada
7:00 p.m. – Netherlands vs. Russia
Thursday, December 19
5:30 p.m. – Italy vs. Netherlands
7:00 p.m. – USA vs. Canada
Friday, December 20
5:30 p.m. – Russia vs. Canada
7:00 p.m. – USA vs. Italy
Saturday, December 21
10:00 a.m. – 4th Place vs. 3rd Place
11:30 a.m. – 1st Place vs. 2nd Place
Release courtesy Princeton University Athletics Communications
