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Water Polo’s Tina Doherty Grabs IU’s First MPSF Newcomer of the Week
3/27/2019 2:36:00 PM | Women's Water Polo
Bloomington, Ind. – The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) announced Tuesday, March 26 their selection for this week's conference honors. After an outstanding performance during this past weekend's matchup against No. 6 Michigan, freshman attacker Tina Doherty received Indiana's first ever MPSF Newcomer of the Week award.
During their rivalry showdown with the Wolverines, Doherty led the way for the Hoosier's grabbing a whopping four goals for her fifth four-plus goal game this year in her debut season at Indiana. Doherty is one of four Hoosiers to collect four or more goals in a single game and the only Hoosier to score four-plus goals more than twice.
Along with her four-point offensive efforts, Doherty also registered an assist against Michigan for her fifth outing this season with at least one assist. Doherty now has a season total of 11 assists, the team's second highest. She also continues to lead the Hoosier's in scoring with 35 goals.
On the defensive end, Doherty went on to snatch three steals to go with one field block against the Wolverines. With a season total of six field blocks, Doherty is tied for second highest along with junior Megan Abarta. Doherty also leads the way in steals for a season high of 24.
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During their rivalry showdown with the Wolverines, Doherty led the way for the Hoosier's grabbing a whopping four goals for her fifth four-plus goal game this year in her debut season at Indiana. Doherty is one of four Hoosiers to collect four or more goals in a single game and the only Hoosier to score four-plus goals more than twice.
Along with her four-point offensive efforts, Doherty also registered an assist against Michigan for her fifth outing this season with at least one assist. Doherty now has a season total of 11 assists, the team's second highest. She also continues to lead the Hoosier's in scoring with 35 goals.
On the defensive end, Doherty went on to snatch three steals to go with one field block against the Wolverines. With a season total of six field blocks, Doherty is tied for second highest along with junior Megan Abarta. Doherty also leads the way in steals for a season high of 24.
For all the latest on Indiana University water polo, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWPolo on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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