BRIDGEPORT, Pa. -- The ACWPC announced its postseason specialty awards Wednesday afternoon in a social media post, naming Charlotte Newport, Ocean Akau, and Lizzie Pelzman All-Americans. The organization also selected Peter Ollis as the Division III Assistant Coach of the Year. 

Newport earned Second Team honors, making it the third straight season collecting All-American recognition. This season, the senior led the Vikings in goals with 40 and assists with 33, also posting 24 drawn exclusions, 31 steals, and 10 field blocks. She grabbed First Team All-CWPA honors for the third time in her career and capped off the season with an All-Tournament team nod at the USA Water Polo Division III National Tournament. 

Akau and Pelzman both were named Honorable Mention on Wednesday's All-America announcement. Akau ranked second on the Vikings behind Newport with 35 goals and also added 22 steals and 11 assists. She earned her third straight All-CWPA recognition this past season and is now a two-time All-American selection. Pelzman is now an All-American for the third straight season after stopping 154 shots in net in 2025 with a save percentage of .618. She also added 19 assists and eight steals on her way to a third straight All-CWPA selection.

Additionally, assistant coach Peter Ollis was named Assistant Coach of the Year. Ollis and the Vikings ended the season with a 16-9 record and were the CWPA Champions. Augustana defeated Washington & Jefferson in sudden-victory to secure third place at the national tournament.