During her distinguished senior year in 2008, Mathewson scored 54 goals in 33 matches with a team-leading 58% shooting rate, earning her the prestigious Peter J. Cutino Award as the nation’s top collegiate female water polo player. Earlier in her collegiate career, she also received ACWPC second-team All-America and All-MPSF second-team honors in 2007. Transitioning her success to the international stage, Mathewson became a vital member of the USA Women’s National Team from 2010 to 2016, renowned for her perimeter accuracy and clutch performances.
Prior to this, she was selected for the esteemed Pac-12 All-Century Team, highlighting her enduring impact on collegiate and international water polo. Mathewsons career is defined by a consistent track record of leading teams to historic victories, marked by her precision, determination, and ability to perform under pressure at the highest levels of competition.