SDSU’s Rumrill, DU’s Roas Take Home Swimmer of the Week Awards
South Dakota State’s Wyatt Rumrill was named Summit League Men’s Swimmer of the Week while Denver’s Johanna Roas earned Women’s Swimmer of the Week award for their performances.
Lafferty Earns NEC Swimmer of the Week
Saint Francis sophomore Katie Lafferty (Bremen, Ind./Bremen) earned NEC Swimmer of the Week honors, selected by the conference on Tuesday, for her performance so far this season.
PSCS Athletes of the Week Announced
Cassidy Lavigne, (SO, Undecided) San Rafael, CA; 100 Fly 1:09 (best time in season), 100 Free 1:02.02 (best time in season) at Malibu Invitational last weekend at Pepperdine.
GW Swimming and Diving Visits UMBC on Saturday
WASHINGTON – After opening the 2015-16 season with victories at Howard, the George Washington men’s and women’s swimming and diving squads return to the pool at UMBC on Saturday for dual meet action. Diving will compete for the first time this year.
Bartholomew, Smith to Represent U.S. in Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Po
Virginia swimmers Courtney Bartholomew and Leah Smith have been named to the American squad that will compete against Europe’s best in the seventh Mutual Omaha Duel in the Pool
China Powerhouse Claims 9 Golds out of 10 in Singapore
China was once again the nation to beat in Singapore (SIN) this weekend for the seventh leg of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2015. Chinese divers won nine gold medals out of ten at stake.
John Bird Elected ASA President for 2015-16
South West Region’s John Bird has been elected ASA President. He will hold the position for twelve months, and succeeds Raymond Hedger who was President during 2014-15.
FINA Men’s Water Polo World League Kicks off in Europe
The 2016 season of the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League kicks off tomorrow, October 20, with the first home-and-away games of the three European groups.
UMass Falls to Army in First Dual Meet
Army picked up 10 event wins on the women’s side and nine on the men’s side as the Black Knights swept the UMass swimming and diving teams on Friday night at Crandall Pool at the United States Military Academy.
Houston Cougars Race Hard at Red & White Meet
The University of Houston Swimming & Diving Team competed at home for the first time this season Friday as they hosted the annual Red & White Meet at the CRWC Natatorium.
Huskers Set to Host Alumni Meet
The Nebraska swimming and diving team will return to the pool to host the 12th Annual Alumni Meet on Saturday, Oct. 24. The meet will take place at 8 a.m. at the Devaney Natatorium.
Truman Women Drop Illiniois State Redbirds, Lindenwood; Men Battle LWU
Nikki Sisson was part of eight first-place finishes (six solo, two relay), headlining 15 first-place women’s finishes and three NCAA B-cuts, while the Bulldog men earned four first-place men’s finishes
Missouri State Swimming & Diving Ready for Kansas Double Dual
The Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams head to Lawrence, Kansas, for the Kansas Double Dual beginning on Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m.
James Madison Edges Liberty, 155-145
Liberty and James Madison, both conference runners-up in 2015, competed in a tightly-contested dual meet on Saturday at Savage Natatorium. The host Dukes narrowly edged the Lady Flames, 155-145.
Sikatzki Named Horizon League Men’s Swimmer of the Week
Philipp Sikatzki has been named the Horizon League Men’s Swimmer of the Week for his outstanding opening performance at Cincinnati over the weekend, leading the Viking men to a 1-1 start.
