2015 SCIAC Women’s Water Polo Championships Information
CLAREMONT, Calif. – After a tough 8-6 loss to Pomona-Pitzer on April 15, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's water polo team is looking for a strong performance this weekend at the SCIAC Championships, with the hope of making it to the championship game and beyond. CMS made it to the finals of the SCIAC Championships last season where they lost against Pomona-Pitzer at Whittier. CMS, the second-seeded team in the nine-team field, begins SCIAC postseason play on April 24 at 2:30 p.m. against No. 7 Cal Lutheran, a team that CMS beat 8-5 earlier this season during conference play. The 2015 SCIAC Championships are hosted by Pomona-Pitzer at Haldeman Pool and run from April 24-26.
For the most up-to-date information throughout the weekend including results, recaps, directions, video links and much more, please visit the SCIAC Championships webpage.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 24 - SCIAC Women's Water Polo Tournament Schedule
Pomona-Pitzer Haldeman Pool
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Game 1 |
#8 Occidental vs. #9 Caltech |
1 p.m. |
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Game 2 |
#2 CMS vs. #7 Cal Lutheran |
2:30 p.m. |
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Game 3 |
#3 Whittier vs. #6 La Verne |
4 p.m. |
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Game 4 |
#1 Pomona-Pitzer vs. G1 Winner |
5:30 p.m. |
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Game 5 |
#4 Chapman vs. #5 Redlands |
7 p.m. |
Saturday, April 25 - SCIAC Women's Water Polo Tournament Schedule
Pomona-Pitzer Haldeman Pool
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Game 6 |
G1 Loser vs. G2 Loser |
1 p.m. |
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Game 7 |
G2 Winner vs. G3 Winner (semi) |
2:30 p.m. |
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Game 8 |
G4 Winner vs. G5 Winner (semi) |
4 p.m. |
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Game 9 |
G3 Loser vs. G6 Winner |
5:30 p.m. |
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Game 10 |
G4 Loser vs. G5 Loser |
7 p.m. |
Sunday, April 26 - SCIAC Women's Water Polo Tournament Schedule
Pomona-Pitzer Haldeman Pool
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Game 11 |
G9 Loser vs. G10 Loser (7th place) |
10 a.m. |
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Game 12 |
G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner (5th place) |
11:30 a.m. |
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Game 13 |
G7 Loser vs. G8 Loser (3rd place) |
1 p.m. |
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Game 14 |
G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner (1st place) |
2:30 p.m. |
LIVE VIDEO
All matches will be streamed live through the SCIAC's video portal at the link below. There is a $5 fee, which is mandated by the SCIAC for all conference championship events.
SCIAC Video
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket prices for admission to SCIAC Postseason Tournament matches are set by the conference and are as follows:
- Spectators w/ Current SCIAC ID (Students, Faculty, Staff) – Free
- Children 12 and under – Free
- All others - $5
SCIAC TOURNAMENT MERCHANDISE
SCIAC Championships shirts will be sold at the event.
TEAMS
No. 1 Pomona-Pitzer
The Sagehens went undefeated in conference, winning eight in a row and are looking to continue the streak and remain victorious throughout postseason play. Pomona-Pitzer is looking for its fourth conference championship in a row. Pomona-Pitzer plays the winner between Occidental and Caltech in the opening round.
No. 2 CMS
The Athenas had their undefeated conference streak broken by the Sagehens last week, bringing their SCIAC record to 7-1. CMS plays Cal Lutheran in the opening round.
No. 3 Whittier
Whittier ended regular season conference play with a three-match win streak which included wins over Caltech, Chapman and at La Verne. The Poets enter the SCIAC Championships with a record of 6-2. Whittier takes on No. 6 La Verne in its first round match-up.
No. 4 Chapman
Chapman enters as the No. 4 seed having lost two of its last three conference matches. The losses came to CMS and Whittier, two of the three teams ahead of them in the standings. Chapman faces No. 5 Redlands on Friday.
No. 5 Redlands
The Bulldogs have a record of 4-4 in SCIAC as well, but their 12-3 loss at Chapman during conference play bumped them down to the fifth seed. Redlands opens against Chapman in the opening round.
No. 6 La Verne
La Verne ended the regular season with a conference record of 3-5 and four losses in their last five conference matches to end the season. La Verne is matched up with Whittier in the opening round Friday.
No. 7 Cal Lutheran
Cal Lutheran lost a few close games during conference play. They fell to Chapman and Redlands in overtime and La Verne and Pomona-Pitzer by just one goal in regulation. The Regals enter the tournament at 3-5 in SCIAC and are scheduled to face CMS in their first game of the weekend.
No. 8 Occidental
The Occidental Tigers ended conference play with a 1-7 record, and will play No. 9 Caltech in the play-in game early Friday afternoon. The winner then plays top-seeded Pomona-Pitzer later in the day.
No. 9 Caltech
Caltech faced a series of tough losses during the 2015 season and ended with a 0-8 SCIAC record. The Beavers play the Tigers in the play-in game early Friday afternoon. Should Caltech defeat Occidental, Caltech would play top-seeded Pomona-Pitzer.