UH's Weston named BWC Player of the Year

Rainbow Wahine sweep Big West Conference major awards for second straight season

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and action of a women's water polo match, with overlapping planes of vibrant blues, greens, and whites.The University of Hawaii women's water polo team's dominance is reflected in the individual accolades earned by its players and coach.San Diego Today

The University of Hawaii women's water polo team received individual honors as the Big West champions, with Agatha Weston named the Player of the Year, Ariadna Temprano Xambó as the Freshman of the Year, and James Robinson repeating as Coach of the Year.

Why it matters

The University of Hawaii women's water polo team has dominated the Big West Conference, winning their third straight National Collegiate Women's Water Polo Championship tournament. This continued success and individual accolades highlight the program's strength and the talent of its players and coaching staff.

The details

Weston led the Rainbow Wahine in goals (51), shooting percentage (.586), steals (31), and field blocks (13). She was joined on the first team by junior goalie Daisy Logtens and sophomore Ema Vernoux, while senior Raha Peiravani made the second team. Asimina Klapsianou joined Temprano Xambó on the All-Freshman Team.

  • The Big West Conference announced the awards on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Agatha Weston

The University of Hawaii sophomore was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year, the fourth straight year a Rainbow Wahine player has won the award.

Ariadna Temprano Xambó

The University of Hawaii freshman was named the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year.

James Robinson

The University of Hawaii head coach was named the Big West Conference Coach of the Year for the second straight season.

Daisy Logtens

The University of Hawaii junior goalie was named to the Big West Conference first team.

Ema Vernoux

The University of Hawaii sophomore was named to the Big West Conference first team.

Raha Peiravani

The University of Hawaii senior was named to the Big West Conference second team.

Asimina Klapsianou

The University of Hawaii freshman was named to the Big West Conference All-Freshman Team.

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What they’re saying

“With their third straight National Collegiate Women's Water Polo Championship tournament ahead of them next week, the University of Hawaii women's water polo team received some individual honors Friday, as the Big West champions swept the conference's major awards for a second straight season.”

— Star-Advertiser Staff

What’s next

The University of Hawaii women's water polo team will compete in the National Collegiate Women's Water Polo Championship tournament next week, seeking their third straight national title.

The takeaway

The University of Hawaii women's water polo program continues to be a dominant force in the Big West Conference, sweeping the major individual awards for the second straight season. This sustained success and recognition of the team's top players and coach highlight the program's strength and the talent that has made them a perennial contender for the national championship.