The two-time All-American was part of the 2016 USC NCAA Championship team and made her Senior National Team debut at the 2018 FINA World League Super Final. A strong presence at two-meters comfortable facing the cage or with her back to the goal. One of two players hailing from outside California (Colorado).
 
INTERNATIONAL/CLUB
Scored 9 goals at 2019 FINA Intercontinental Tournament...Tallied 5 goals at 2018 FINA World League Super Final...Named to roster but did not compete at 2017 FINA World League Super Final due to injury…Member of U.S. Youth National Team...Member of USA’s 2013 World University Games Team competing in Kazan, Russia.

PROFESSIONAL
Competes for CN Mataro in Spain…previously capped up for Eger in Hungary. 

COLLEGE
Competed for USC’s water polo team…2016 NCAA Champion…Team’s second leading scorer with 43 goals as junior...Cutino Award finalist in 2016...1^stTeam All-American in 2016... Named to NCAA All-Tournament First Team after scoring 7 goals in tourney…MPSF All-Tournament Team, 2^ndTeam All-MPSF in 2016...MPSF Player of the Week... Scored 27 goals in her first season at USC...2105 Honorable Mention All-American and MPSF All-Newcomer Team…Transferred to USC from Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA.

HIGH SCHOOL
Swam and competed in shot put and discus on track and field team at Chatfield High in Littleton, CO...ODP All-Region Team...Two-time USA Water Polo Academic All-American...As a swimmer, earned 2^ndTeam All-Conference honors in 2010 and twice received Honorable Mention All-Conference...Honorable Mention All-Conference in track and field in 2012...Honor student.

PERSONAL
Parents are Gregory and Silvia…has one brother, Nicholas, and one sister, Annika…Born in Long Beach, CA…Currently lives in Los Angeles.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

• 2019 FINA INTERCONTINENTAL TOURNAMENT, PERTH, AUSTRALIA, 1^STPLACE
• 2018 FINA WORLD LEAGUE SUPER FINAL, KUNSHAN, CHINA, 1^STPLACE
• 2017 FINA WORLD LEAGUE SUPER FINAL, SHANGHAI, CHINA, 1^STPLACE

FUN FACTS
Instagram: BrigittaGames

What was the moment you knew you wanted to represent your country in the Olympic Games? Was it always in the sport of water polo?
In the fourth grade; I thought I would go for swimming though. 
What is your hidden talent?
I can juggle.
What is your favorite karaoke song?
“Your Song” by Elton John.
If you could compete in another sport during the Olympic Games what would it be and why?
Snowboarding or skiing halfpipe. I think it’s amazing what they do. Also, I love to snowboard and ski. 
What is one thing you have to have with you when you travel?
If there’s an ocean, lake, or river nearby, I have to jump in the water.
Biggest superstition if you have one? 
Not very superstitious.
What is your biggest fear?
Regretting not going after something or not saying something. 
What causes are most dear to your heart?
Equality. 
What are two truths and a lie about you?
I’ve driven a snowmobile.
I speak German.
I’ve been skydiving.
Do you have a nickname? How did you get it?
B…During a youth team practice my teammates were trying to figure out a shorter name to say during games.
What song would be included on your life’s soundtrack?
“Shotgun” by George Erza. 
What advice would you give your younger self, and what would you remind your older self? 
To younger self: There will be a lot of hard times coming up. Don’t worry. There will be many people along the way who will be there for you. Just remember to open yourself up and lean on them. The most important thing though is to keep believing in yourself’ you’ll be amazed at the things you learn. 
Remind older self: Don’t forget the reasons why you began playing this sport: The love of being in the water and the joy of competing and connecting with your teammates.
Thank yous, comments, etc.: Always be thankful for coaches and teachers and family, because whether you like them or not, they are the ones who push you to grow and help mold you into who you become.