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Poissonnier, Okafo Named to CWPA All-Tournament Team
4/16/2026 2:15:00 PM | Women's Water Polo
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's water polo's Madeleine Poissonnier and Somto Okafo were named to the CWPA All-Tournament Team, the association announced on Thursday (April 16).
Poissonnier and Okafo led Brown to a fourth-place finish in the tournament, with the Bears coming up just short in an overtime loss to Harvard in the semifinals. Poissonnier was named First Team All-Tournament and Okafo was named Second Team.
For the tournament, Poissonnier finished with three goals and five assists. The senior also added four steals and two blocks, while drawing four exclusions.
Okafo started all three games in net for the Bears and finished the weekend with 22 saves. The sophomore allowed just 16 goals and made three steals.
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Poissonnier and Okafo led Brown to a fourth-place finish in the tournament, with the Bears coming up just short in an overtime loss to Harvard in the semifinals. Poissonnier was named First Team All-Tournament and Okafo was named Second Team.
For the tournament, Poissonnier finished with three goals and five assists. The senior also added four steals and two blocks, while drawing four exclusions.
Okafo started all three games in net for the Bears and finished the weekend with 22 saves. The sophomore allowed just 16 goals and made three steals.
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.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
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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