Women’s Water Polo Trio Named ACWPC All-America
5/30/2025 10:08:00 AM | Women's Water Polo
Elisa Portillo was named Second Team All-America while Martina Cardona and Chelsea Oliver earned Honorable Mention.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – After helping Long Beach State Women's Water Polo reach the Big West Championship finals for the second consecutive year, stars Elisa Portillo, Martina Cardona, and Chelsea Oliver were all named All-Americans, as announced by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) on Friday.
Elisa Portillo was named to the Second Team All-America after leading the Beach offense with 109 points, combining 67 goals and 42 assists over the season. The junior currently ranks fifth in program history in goals scored, with 177. A Third Team All-American in 2023, the Spaniard becomes the third individual in Long Beach State history to earn Second Team honors, joining Lara Luka in 2024 and Cassie Azevedo in 2005 and 2006.
Martina Cardona earned her third consecutive Honorable Mention All-America recognition after an impressive final season at the Beach. The senior led the team in goals with 70 and added 33 assists. During the season, Cardona was named to the Peter Cutino Award Watch List, which honors the best player in the country annually. After three years at the Beach, Cardona ranks in the program's Top 10 in career goals, with 155.
Goalkeeper Chelsea Oliver earned Honorable Mention All-America honors after a standout season. The senior recorded 224 saves, along with 29 steals and 12 assists. Oliver concluded her career at the Beach with 720 saves, ranking third in program history. She is just the second goalkeeper in Long Beach State history to earn All-America recognition.
