April 27, 2009
WOODLAND, Calif. - San Diego State senior water polo teammates Anna Gonzales and Jenna Schuster have captured all-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation accolades for their performance this season, the league office announced Monday. Gonzales was a second-team choice for the second consecutive year, while Schuster was an honorable mention selection. The all-conference honors are the third for Schuster and the second for Gonzales.
Gonzales, a senior utility player, erupted for 92 goals this season, which is first on the squad. She has scored multiple goals in 24 games and has logged at least one tally in all 34 contests this year. Gonzales netted a team season-high seven goals against Long Beach State on March 8 and scored five or more goals on three other occasions. The Fresno, Calif. native ranks second on SDSU's all-time charts with 273 career goals and her 92 tallies this season are second on the single-season charts. A solid all-around player at San Diego State, Gonzales ranks among the top 10 in school history in career assists, career steals and career ejections drawn.
A senior driver, Schuster is second on the squad with 65 goals this season. She has found the back of the cage in 28 out of 34 contests this year and has 23 multiple-goal performances. The Upland, Calif. product ranks third on SDSU's all-time charts with 256 career goals. Her 65 goals this season rank 10th on the SDSU single-season charts. After a stellar career on The Mesa, Schuster ranks among the top 10 in SDSU history in career assists, career steals and career ejections drawn.
San Diego State closed out its 2009 season finishing seventh at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship with a 12-11 win over Arizona State. The Aztecs compiled a 23-11 record in 2009.