Annika Nelson - Women's Water Polo - UCI Athletics

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Annika Nelson

Height:
5-8
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Upland, Calif.

2016

All-Big West Honorable Mention
Started 21 games
Recorded 155 saves
Led Big West in fewest goals allowed with 113/5.65 per game average
Recorded 14 saves against UCSB in Big West semifinal / tied for sixth in UCI record book

2015

Utilized redshirt season

2014

Played in eight matches starting three for a total of 178 minutes
Saved 33 shots
Allowed 21 goals for a 3.78 goals-against-average

2013

Played in nine matches starting two for a total of 137 minutes
Saved 44 shots
Allowed 25 goals for a 5.84 goals-against-average

PREP

Two-time CIF semifinalist at Upland High School
League runner-up twice
First and second team All-CIF honors
Named first team all-league twice and league MVP in 2012
All-CIF and league champ in swimming as a freshman
Played club polo at Foothill Water Polo club in 2011-12

PERSONAL

Majoring in psychology and social behavior
Mother is Karen

Anteater Spotlights | Ep. 13 | Pippa Heaver

Wednesday, May 13

UC Irvine Water Polo | Ted Newland Endowment & Pool Naming Project

Monday, April 20

UCI Women's Water Polo | 2026 Big West Quarterfinals | 04.10.2026 | Postgame Interview

Saturday, April 11

Murphy making 'em pay 💯

Monday, March 23

WWP

Women's Water Polo 2026 Season Review

Wednesday, April 29

WWP All-Big West Graphic

UC Irvine Earns Four All-Big West Honors

Friday, April 17

Sara Naulty - WWP

‘Eaters Drop Tight 8-7 Decision to Top-Seeded Hawai’i in Big West Semifinal Thriller

Saturday, April 11

Big West WWP Championship

UC Irvine Downs UC San Diego 22-14, Advances to Big West Semifinals

Friday, April 10