BOSTON – Sophomore Shannon Cowley and senior Maggie Preston swept the America East weekly awards for the Vermont women’s swimming & diving program. Cowley was named the Swimmer of the Week on Tuesday, while Preston won the Diver of the Week award for the fourth time this season.
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Cowley had a strong performance in three individual events against Northeastern on Monday in Burlington. The sophomore won the 200-yard breaststroke (2:27.60) by five seconds and the 200-yard IM (2:12.30), and was second in the 100 breast in 1:06.67.
Preston continued her standout season on Senior Day against the Huskies by sweeping both diving events for the Catamounts at Forbush Natatorium. She collected 253.12 points in the 3-meter event and 252.74 in the 1-meter.
Vermont (5-3) suffered a tight 155-145 defeat to Northeastern for its first home loss of the season in four meets. The Catamounts are back in action this weekend as they travel to Rhode Island for a 12 p.m. meet against the Rams on Saturday (Jan. 23) at the Tootell Aquatics Center.
Swimming news courtesy of Vermont Swimming & Diving.
