California Lutheran University

2011 (Water Polo)
Earned AWPCA All-America Honorable Mention honors...named to All-SCIAC Second Team...drew 66 exclusions...the third-highest total earned in a single season history...currently ranked fifth all-time with 97 total exclusions drawn...was one of four Regals who started all 28 games...scored 39 goals on 80 shots...drew a team-high 66 exclusions...contributed 10 assists and 24 steals...third year member of the CLU Scholar-Athlete Society...earned a CWPCA All-Academic Award.

2010 (Water Polo)
Appeared in 32 games, making 27 starts as a sophomore...recorded career-highs with 20 goals, 18 drawn exclusions and 12 assists...also contributed 15 steals...two-year member of CLU Scholar-Athlete Society.

2009 (Water Polo)
Made 29 appearances and two starts during rookie campaign with the Regals...one of four players to earn 13 exclusions or more...grabbed 16 steals, scored 14 goals and dished out nine assists.

Ursuline High School
Four-year member of Bears varsity water polo and swim programs...four-year all-North Bay League selection...chosen as UHS Athlete of the Year.

Personal
Full name: Christina Louise Messer...born on December 9, 1989 in Santa Rosa, Calif...is the only child of Arthur Messer and Tina Finali...family currently resides in Santa Rosa, Calif...currently majoring in mathematics...career goals include teaching HS math and coach water polo.

Favorites
Movie: Happy Gilmore, Boondock Saints
Music: Country
Food: Pasta, salad
Sport (other): Rugby
Pro Team: San Francisco 49ers
TV Show: Big Bang Theory
Quote: "Rage the cage."
Hobbies/Special Talents: Playing cards