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 commit25%
4–6
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
UC Davis Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 6–8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · Golden Coast Conference
Head coach
Kandace WaldthalerStaff directory ↗
6th season since 2022
2026–27 roster
24
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 24
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 24 players
Domestic 18 · 90% · International 2 · 10%
United States
- California16 · 80%
- Texas1 · 5%
- Utah1 · 5%
International
- Australia
1 · 5% - United Kingdom
1 · 5%
4 hometowns could not be placed and are not included.
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%
5
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%
10
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%
3
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 3
- Center 3
- Utility 6
- Defender 1
- Goalkeeper 2
Also on the roster: 9 no position
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Audrey Quilala | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Granite Bay, Calif.Granite Bay | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lillie Vehling | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Woodland Hills, Calif.Notre Dame HS '23 | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sarah Ellis-Keeler | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as R-Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | London, United KingdomHarris Westminster Sixth Form '22 | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Giusti | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | C | Mountain View, Calif.Saint Francis HS '23 | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Bridget Miller | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | C | Ladera Ranch, Calif.San Juan Hills HS '23 | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sydney RubinPrevious school: North Texas Thunder | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | C | Southlake, TexasSouthlake Carroll | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Humphrey | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-So. (2025-26) | U | San Jose, Calif.Ann Sobrato HS '23 | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Addison EngelbertPrevious school: Bulldog Water Polo Club | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Clovis, Calif.Buchanan HS '25 | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ashley Wallin | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | Irvine, Calif.University HS '23 | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| HanaLora Abel | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Goleta, Calif.Dos Pueblos Sr. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sadie Henry | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | San Diego, CalifHelix Charter HS '23 | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sofia Bozzo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-So. (2025-26) | U | Carmel, Calif.Stevenson School '23 | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Johnson | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Brisbane, AustraliaSt. Margaret's Anglican Girls School '23 | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Stein | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-So. (2025-26) | GK | Park City, UtahPark City HS '22 | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Megan Garner | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | Goleta, Calif.Dos Pueblos Sr. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Position not listed
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Nguyen | Seasons left: 3Listed as Fr. (2025-26) | — | Hometown not listed | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Evie Bixel | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedBoulder CO | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Harper Gilbert | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. (2025-26) | — | Coronado, Calif.Coronado HS '24 | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Katy Westphal | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. (2025-26) | — | San Diego, Calif.La Jolla HS '24 | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Margo Tempel | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | — | San Diego, Calif.La Jolla HS '24 | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Nina Albers | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. (2025-26) | — | Stanford, Calif.Henry M Gunn HS '24 | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Quinn Connolly | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedSanta Catalina HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Taylor Gair | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. (2025-26) | — | Pacific Palisades, Calif.Palisades Charter High School '24 | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Violet Rubin | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedSanta Cruz HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |