Player of the Week

March 13, 2006

On Wednesday night, March 8th, the Women's Water Polo team earned its first-ever win with a victory over St Mary's College by a score of 9 - 6.  If you are looking for the key to the win, look no further than in the goal.  Freshman goalie Bree Ogden (San Clemente, CA/San Clemente HS) recorded a career-high 16 saves to lead the Keelhaulers to the win.

Odgen, playing in only her 12th game ever, showed plenty of poise as the Gaels fired away from everywhere in the pool.  Her saves and quick outlet passes helped Cal Maritime to keep the pressure on St Mary's the entire game.

With the game on the line in the fourth quarter, Bree came up with the biggest save of the game with about 1:30 left in the game.  St Mary's had staged a furious comeback, and had scored 4 unanswered goals to close the score to 8 - 6.  After a CMA turnover, the Gaels had a 3 on 2 fastbreak into their offensive end.  St Mary's took a hard shot from the left side, which Ogden was able to knock down, effectively ending the threat and preserving the win.

According to Coach Torchiana, "Bree continues to improve with each game, mostly by instinct.  Of all the great saves she made in the game, that last one was the key.  The coaching staff is very pleased with how well she has progressed this year."