BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Ben Brown was tabbed First Team All-America while teammates Stephen Blaauw and Parker Jory earned honorable mention to represent California Lutheran University men's water polo on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) 2021-22 All-America Team.
Brown (Chula Vista, Calif.) earned his second All-America honor as he garnered First Team All-America status. He was also named to the second team in 2019. The senior led the Kingsmen and put up a 50-50-50 year. The left-attacker scored 61 goals, dished out 67 assists and recorded 55 steals. He added 14 drawn ejections and nine field blocks.
Blaauw (Thousand Oaks, Calif) garnered his first All-America honor and was honorable mention. The senior recorded 24 field blocks and was big on defense with 45 steals. He added 26 goals, with a shooting percentage of .464, and also tallied 25 drawn ejections and 11 assists.
Jory (Stockton, Calif.) was selected honorable mention for the first All-America honor of his career. The senior was fourth on the team in goals with 40, and added 30 assists, the second-most on the team. The main sprinter for the Kingsmen, he added 14 steals and 10 drawn ejections.
The ACWPC All-America teams are selected based on nominations and voting by the head coach of each program by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division (Division I, II, III).
Founded in 2005, the mission of the ACWPC is to promote the development and advancement of collegiate water polo. This shall be accomplished by providing its membership with professional education, services, training and a united voice.
ACWPC Release: 2021 ACWPC All-America Team
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