Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit75%
2
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
Michigan Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Michigan · Collegiate Water Polo Association (Women's)
Head coach
Samantha TaiStaff directory ↗
Head coach since at least 2024
2026–27 roster
24
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 24
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 24 players
Domestic 20 · 83% · International 4 · 17%
United States
- California12 · 50%
- Illinois3 · 13%
- Connecticut1 · 4%
- Michigan1 · 4%
- Ohio1 · 4%
- Oregon1 · 4%
- Texas1 · 4%
International
- Canada
2 · 8% - England
1 · 4% - New Zealand
1 · 4%
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
4
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
6
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
6
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 8
- Center 3
- Utility 4
- Defender 4
- Goalkeeper 4
Also on the roster: 1 no position
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Claire EuseyPrevious school: Brown | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | AAttacker | Newport Beach, Calif.Corona Del Mar | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Emma Gustafsson | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Greenwich, Conn.Greenwich | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Hannah McClaskeyPrevious school: Arizona State | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Ladera Ranch, Calif.Santa Margarita High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jordan Schneider | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Laguna Beach, Calif.Laguna Beach | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ryland Smith | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | San Diego, Calif.Torrey Pines | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sophia Panossian | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Santa Barbara, Calif.San Marcos | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sophie Yonker | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Santa Barbara, Calif.San Marcos High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sydney Brandvold | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Lake Oswego, Ore.Lakeridge | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Schulz | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | C | Grand Rapids, Mich.East Grand Rapids | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Emilia Mladjan | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | C | Brookfield, Ill.Lyons Township | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Mariam Ndiaye | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | C | Mason, OhioWilliam Mason | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailee Swindells | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | U | Auckland, New ZealandWestlake Girls' High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Courtney Smith | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Flower Mound, TexasMarcus High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Harriet Dickens | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Bolton, EnglandBolton School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Natalie WhitfieldUSA U-19USA U-18USA U-16USA ODP Futures Team | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Arroyo Grande, Calif.Arroyo Grande High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayla Ackerman | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DCenter Defender | Newport Beach, Calif.Mater Dei High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kaia Levenfeld | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | D | Moraga, Calif.Campolindo | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Maddy Scarth | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | D | Surrey, B.C.Huntington Beach (Calif.) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Maya Mladjan | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DCenter Defender | Brookfield, Ill.Lyons Township | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Delaney | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | GK | Winthrop Harbor, Ill.Adlai E. Stevenson | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sarah Wright | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | GK | Lafayette, Calif.Carondelet High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sophia Bunnell | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | Orange County, Calif.Mater Dei High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tyler Jackson | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | GK | Whittier, Calif.Rosary Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Position not listed
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LuJayn Abdelfattah | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | — | Ottawa, OntarioJohn McCrae Secondary School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |