Rainbow Wahine Capture Third Straight Big West Water Polo Title

MVP Agatha Weston leads balanced UH attack in championship win over Long Beach State

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a women's water polo match, with overlapping planes of turquoise, cerulean, and chartreuse colors representing the players, ball, and water.The Rainbow Wahine's third straight Big West water polo title showcases their depth, balance, and championship pedigree.Long Beach Today

The University of Hawaii women's water polo team won its third consecutive Big West Conference championship on Sunday, defeating Long Beach State 14-9 in the title match at the Ken Lindgren Aquatics Complex in Long Beach, California. Tournament MVP Agatha Weston scored four goals, while six other Wahine players also found the back of the net in the victory.

Why it matters

This third straight conference title is the longest championship run in program history for the Rainbow Wahine, who have now earned an automatic berth to the upcoming NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship. UH's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Long Beach State, the tournament's second seed.

The details

The top-seeded and sixth-ranked Wahine (16-5) never trailed in the match, building a 7-4 halftime lead and then pulling away in the second half. Besides Weston's four goals, Gabrielle Doyle, Alia Burlock, Ema Vernoux and Ariadna Temprano Xambo each scored twice, while Roni Perlman dished out four assists. UH goalkeeper Daisy Logtens made nine saves to anchor the defense.

  • The championship match took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship is set for April 24-26, 2026 in La Jolla, California.

The players

Agatha Weston

The tournament MVP who scored four goals in the Big West title match.

Daisy Logtens

The UH goalkeeper who made nine saves to anchor the Wahine defense.

Gabrielle Doyle

One of six Wahine players to score multiple goals in the championship win.

University of Hawaii

The top-seeded and sixth-ranked Rainbow Wahine, who captured their third straight Big West Conference title.

Long Beach State

The tournament's second-seeded team, which fell to UH in the championship match.

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What’s next

The NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship bracket will be revealed today at 2 p.m. on NCAA.com, where the Rainbow Wahine will learn their opponent for the national tournament.

The takeaway

The University of Hawaii women's water polo team has established itself as a dominant force in the Big West Conference, winning three straight titles and earning a spot in the NCAA Championship for the third consecutive year. Their balanced scoring attack and stifling defense make them a formidable opponent as they aim to capture their first national championship.