Faith Tedesco, UC Irvine Big West Women's Water Polo Player of the Week Senior • Goalkeeper • Santa Barbara, Calif.

• UC Irvine goalkeeper Faith Tedesco recorded 19 saves to earn The Big West Women's Water Polo Player of the Week award. It is the Tedesco's first career weekly honor. 

• The senior recorded 19 saves in 38 minutes, one save shy of tying the school record, in a 14-13 overtime road victory at Long Beach State. One of Tedesco's saves came with six seconds remaining in overtime that sealed the victory for the Anteaters. 

• UC Irvine concluded its regular season with a 17-10 overall record and 5-2 conference record.  Tedesco ranks fourth in the Big West in goals against average (8.98), fifth in save percentage (0.475) and saves (162).

Also Nominated: Martina Cardona (Long Beach State), Grace Pelkey (UC Davis), Kendall Thomas (UC San Diego), Madison Walker (UC Santa Barbara). 

2024 Big West Women's Water Polo Weekly Winners