Despoina Drakotou Award MPSF/S&R Sport Newcomer of the Week Week Of 2/3/2026 Sport Women's Water Polo School California Year Freshman Position Utility Hometown Athens, Greece High School 1st General HS of Kallipoli Piraeus California freshman Despoina Drakotou (Athens, Greece) recorded a perfect seven-for-seven day on shots, and dished one assist, as the Golden Bears routed No. 17 Pacific 25-9 at home (Jan. 31). Drakotou’s seven-goal outing was the most for a Golden Bear since 2019, as she became the fourth player in program history to score that many in a game. This is the third-straight weekly award for Drakotou to begin her collegiate career.