AS A SENIOR:
- Recorded 24 assists, 27 points, and 39 steals
- Named the Arther Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award Winner
- Named Leo Dufort Student Athlete of the Month for March
- Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
- Named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-Academic list with superior distinction
AS A JUNIOR:
- Appeared in all 26 games for the Saints
- Recorded 4 goals and 5 assists with a .364 shooting percentage and 4 steals
- MAAC Water Polo All-Academic Team
AS A SOPHOMORE:
- Appeared in 27 of 28 games for the Saints
- Recorded 2 goals and 5 assists
AS A FRESHMAN:
- Appeared in 18 games for the Saints
- Recorded 1 assists and 4 steals
BEFORE SIENA:
- Attended `Iolani School in Honolulu, HI
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Randall and Teri Obata
GETTING TO KNOW MADISON OBATA:
Nickname: Mads
Twitter handle: @mmadison
Major: English
What I like most about Siena College: It's not just a college but a community.
What I like most about my sport: There's never a dull moment.
What I like most about coach: She's passionate about the game and focuses on not only making us great players but great people as well.
Another Siena sport I follow: Swimming, Basketball, Soccer
Player I most relate to on the team: Carly because we both come from beach areas, like the same kind of music, and we're both freshmen!
Best moment of the previous season: Going to the state championship
My goal for the upcoming season: Help get the team to the MAAC championships.
My biggest fear: An elevator full of people
My hobbies are: Reading, going to the beach, origami, hiking, and surfing
What is one thing you can't live without: Sunshine
If I could travel anywhere, I would go: Italy
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: A great book
My biggest fan: My parents
My before game/meet routine: Listening to a certain pump up playlist before getting in the water.
Best advice I have ever received: Take pride in what you are doing as an athlete and train with a purpose everyday.
Most embarrassing moment: Trying to skip the ball off the water and instead it just hit the water without skipping into the goal.
Person I look up to the most: Mel because she's fearless, funny, and a great team captain.
Three words that describe me: friendly, dedicated, and energetic
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Evan Peters
Sport/Position I always wanted to try: Nascar racecar driver
When I am not playing my sport, you can find me: Studying
One thing you can't live without: Sunshine
My dream job: Novelist
If I had a million dollars, I would: Donate part of it to charity and use the rest to buy a nice house for my parents.
If I could have any pet, I would have: Teacup pig
My dream car: Porsche Carrera GT
Future Plans: Continue my studies and go to graduate school.
My Favorite...
Reality TV show? The Voice
Class at Siena College? FYSM "Crossing Borders"
Vacation spot? Hawai'i
Twitter account to follow? @WorkaholicsCC
Color? Green
Website? Netflix
Type of ice cream? Mint chocolate chip
Phone app? Snapchat
Animal? Shark
Food? Pasta
Movie? Friday Night Lights
Song? "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell
Pro Athlete? Shane Victorino
Number? 5
Pro Team? Boston Red Sox
Actor/Actress? Gregory Peck/Jennifer Lawrence
OBATA'S CAREER STATISTICS
| YEAR |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
SH% |
| 2014 |
18 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
.000 |
| 2015 |
27 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
.222 |
| 2016 |
26 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
.364 |
| TOTAL |
71 |
6 |
11 |
17 |
.195 |
