Maya Wilson Shines Bright: AAC Swimmer of the Week Honors for Diving Star!

IRVING, TX – The Tulane swimming & diving team witnessed Maya Wilson receive American Athletic Conference (AAC) Swimmer of the Week recognition on Tuesday afternoon.

Wilson, a postgraduate student hailing from Burbank, California, showcased an impressive month for the Green Wave during two events in Florida, amassing six event victories. She commenced her successful streak by securing wins in the 75 free (37.18) and the 25 free (11.01) at the Eagle Holiday Splash on December 19. She also finished second in the 50 fly (25.15), contributing to the program’s overall second-place finish. Wilson then triumphed in four events at the FIU Sprint Invite on January 4, winning the 200 free (1:53.71), the 100 free (51.67), the 100 fly (56.62), and the 50 free (23.67). Her 100 free time set a new meet record for the event. She also topped the preliminaries in the 50 free (23.86) and advanced through the semifinals in the same event (24.03), aiding Tulane in achieving a second-place team finish.

Wilson currently holds the conference’s highest ranking in the 100 free (48.90) and the 200 free (1:46.51). She is also positioned second in the AAC for the 50 free (22.69).

She becomes the fourth Tulane swimmer to be recognized as the AAC’s Swimmer of the Week this season, following Catherine Russo (October 1), Andrea Zeebe (October 22), and Gwen Shahboz (November 5). In total, Wilson is the seventh Tulane swimmer to receive the AAC’s Swimmer of the Week accolade (Gwen Shahboz – November 5, 2024; Andrea Zeebe – October 22, 2024; Catherine Russo – October 1, 2024; Victoria Raymond – October 10, 2023; Kate McDonald – December 15, 2020, and February 12, 2019; and Paris Zhang – January 20, 2018). Her recognition makes her the 14th distinct individual recognized as a conference swimmer of the week in the program’s history, alongside Gwen Shahboz (2024 – AAC), Andrea Zeebe (2024 – AAC), Catherine Russo (2024 – AAC), Victoria Raymond (2023 – AAC), Kate McDonald (2020 & 2019 – AAC), Paris Zhang (2018 – AAC), Elizabeth Cook (2015 – CUSA), Mia Schachter (2014 – CUSA), Kayla Alf-Huynh (2011 x 2 – CUSA), Samantha Berdine (2005 – CUSA), Linda McEachrane (2004 – CUSA), Sarah Dicharry (2004 – CUSA), and Leslie Christian (2004 – CUSA).

Wilson is the sixth Tulane swimmer or diver to receive accolades this season, following Catherine Russo (Swimmer – October 1), Rachel Casebolt (Diver – October 1), Andrea Zeebe (Swimmer – October 22), Varvara Gkiouzepa Petropoulou (Freshman Swimmer – October 22), and Gwen Shahboz (Swimmer – November 5).

Tulane 2024-25 AAC Weekly Award Recipients

October 1 – Catherine Russo – Swimmer of the Week

October 1 – Rachel Casebolt – Diver of the Week

October 22 – Andrea Zeebe – Swimmer of the Week

October 22 – Varvara Gkiouzepa Petropoulou – Freshman Swimmer of the Week

November 5 – Gwen Shahboz – Swimmer of the Week

January 7 – Maya Wilson – Swimmer of the Week

In the team’s most recent competition at the FIU Sprint Invite on January 4, Tulane achieved victories in five events, established two meet records, and recorded 13 top three finishes, resulting in a second overall finish with 389 points.

Along with Wilson’s four event victories, Andrea Zeebe secured the top position in the 100 back (57.18), marking a new meet record for that event. Zeebe also placed first in the semifinals of the 50 back (26.72) and earned second place in the finals of the event (26.45). Additionally, she secured second place in the preliminaries of the 50 back (27.14) to qualify for the semifinals and took third in the 100 IM (59.24).

Catherine Russo claimed second in the 100 fly (57.87). She finished third in the preliminaries of the 50 fly (25.94), won the semifinals of that event (25.56), and finished second overall in the finals (25.24).

Lise Coetzee took second in the 200 free (1:54.79).

Rafaela Sumida achieved third in the 100 back (59.86) and placed third in both the semifinals (24.47) and the finals of the 50 free (24.35).

Paula Gaya Bisquerra secured third in the 100 breast (1:08.07).

After last week’s events in Miami, Florida, Tulane will return home on January 25 for a dual meet against Little Rock at 11 a.m. The team will conclude the home schedule and regular season by facing West Florida on February 1 at 1:30 p.m. The 2025 AAC Swimming Championship is scheduled to take place from February 19-22 in Dallas, Texas at SMU.

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