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Love Named to the Cutino Award Watch List
3/26/2026 12:10:00 PM | Women's Water Polo
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's water polo senior Alex Love was selected to the Cutino Award Watch List, announced by USA Water Polo and the Olympic Club, in collaboration with the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC).
The Peter J. Cutino Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach, recognizes the best player in men's and women's college water polo. This watch list was created in 2022 to promote the collegiate game, raise awareness of the award, and highlight the tremendous play of athletes across the country. 20 athletes, as submitted by varsity college coaches around the country, are recognized for their outstanding play.
Love leads Brown (13-7, 3-2) with 29 goals and has drawn 11 ejections and six penalty shots made. Love has also added 11 assists and two blocks.
Athletes are listed in alphabetical order
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The Peter J. Cutino Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach, recognizes the best player in men's and women's college water polo. This watch list was created in 2022 to promote the collegiate game, raise awareness of the award, and highlight the tremendous play of athletes across the country. 20 athletes, as submitted by varsity college coaches around the country, are recognized for their outstanding play.
Love leads Brown (13-7, 3-2) with 29 goals and has drawn 11 ejections and six penalty shots made. Love has also added 11 assists and two blocks.
Athletes are listed in alphabetical order
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Emily Ausmus | University of Southern California | Sophomore | Attacker
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Julia Bonaguidi | University of California, Berkeley | Junior | Attacker
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Christine Carpenter | Stanford University | Junior | Goalkeeper
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Orli Cooper | Harvard University | Sophomore | Goalkeeper
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Juliette Dhalluin | Stanford University | R-Junior | Attacker
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Despoina Drakatou | University of California, Berkeley | Freshman | Utility
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Jenna Flynn | Stanford University | R-Junior | Attacker
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Rachel Gazzaniga | University of Southern California | Junior | Center
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Alex Love | Brown University | Senior | Attacker
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Bia Mantellato | University of California, Los Angeles | Senior | Center
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Lucy Miszewski | Long Beach State University | Senior | Utility
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Anna Pearson | University of California, Los Angeles | Senior | Utility
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Millie Quin | Arizona State University | Senior | Attacker
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Abigail Schechter | University of California, San Diego | Junior | Attacker
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Francesca Sena | Wagner College | Senior | Goalkeeper
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Taylor Smith | University of California, Los Angeles | Senior | Attacker
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Darcy Spark | San Jose State University | Junior | Attacker
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Ava Stryker | University of Southern California | Junior | Attacker
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Anna Tarantino | Loyola Marymount University | Graduate | Utility
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Feline Voordouw | University of California, Berkeley | Junior | Center
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
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For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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