June 21, 2005

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Allie Houseal and Allison Kuzniar were named to both the Collegiate Water Polo Association and the American Water Polo Coaches Association All-Academic Team, the organizations recently announced. The Terrapin water polo team was also honored for its overall cumulative grade point average of 3.14.

Houseal, a freshman driver for the Terps, scored 15 goals and eight assists and was third on the team with 25 steals in 2004-05. Out of the pool, she posted a 3.78 grade point average while majoring in elementary education.

Both the Collegiate Water Polo Association and the American Water Polo Coaches Association have three levels of achievement: Outstanding (3.71-4.0), Superior (3.41-3.70) and Excellent (3.20-3.40). Houseal earned Outstanding recognition on both teams.

Kuzniar, a junior center back, scored 17 goals and had a team-high 16 assists this season for Maryland. Academically, Kuzniar excelled in the Robert H. Smith School of Business, earning a 3.24 GPA and majoring in general business.

Kuzniar earned Excellent recognition on both teams.

As a team, the Terrapin water polo team was also honored for its 3.14 overall grade point average. Teams honored represent those institutions whose combined GPA is over 2.75.

For more information, visit www.collegiatewaterpolo.org/html/News.html.