Since the inception of the NCAA Women's Water Polo Championships in 2001, only three teams have ever been crowned as champions: Stanford, the University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles.
While taking on those juggernauts seems like enough of an uphill battle, Arizona State University shares the same division with all three teams: The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF).
The 2020 season looked optimistic for the Sun Devils after jumping out to a 12-5 start, however, the remainder of the season was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news of the NCAA's decision was a shock and disappointment to all.