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Champion, Zwirner Garner Final Southern Weekly Accolades
May 06, 2010 | Women's Water Polo
Champion posted six goals to lead the Tigers in the three games. The team-leader in goals with 57 netted a single marker in a 10-8 victory over 19th-ranked Bucknell in the opening round, before contributing a hat trick in a 12-8 loss to seventh-ranked Michigan in the semifinals. A day later, Princeton faced 11th-ranked Hartwick for third place and she tacked on two goals to her tournament total in leading the Tigers to an 11-7 upset of the Hawks.
For her play, she was recognized with All-Eastern Championship Tournament second team recognition. It marked her third All-East nod as she previously garnered first team accolades in 2008 and 2009.
Zwirner scored five goals in the three games and earned top rookie honors for the fourth time this season. She posted a solo marker in a 10-8 victory over 19th-ranked Bucknell in the opening round, before contributing a pair of scores in a 12-8 semifinal loss to seventh-ranked Michigan. In the third place game, Zwirner keyed the Tigers to an 11-7 win over 11th-ranked Hartwick with three goals. Overall, she concludes the season with 50 goals to finish second on the team behind Champion's 57.