Swimming and Diving Earns Two Missouri Valley Conference Weekly Honors

CHICAGO – The Missouri Valley Conference introduced its weekly award winners Tuesday afternoon, and freshman Jay Stewart earned MVC Men’s Freshman of the Week and senior Harrison Nolan earned MVC Men’s Diver of the Week, after their sturdy performances in opposition to Ball State and IU Indy.
 
Stewart had a stellar weekend for the Flames successful 5 occasions over the 2 meets. Against Ball State he earned wins within the 50 freestyle (20.20) and 100 butterfly (48.73). Stewart adopted that up the next day with three occasion wins in opposition to IU Indy within the 50 freestyle (20.55), 100 butterfly (48.97) and 400 freestyle relay (3:04.46). His time within the 50 freestyle on Friday is the quickest time within the MVC this season and is fifth all-time in UIC historical past. His time within the 100 butterfly is fourth within the MVC this season.
 
The Freshman has been on a tear to begin his collegiate profession, incomes his second profession weekly accolade in as many makes an attempt. Earlier this season Stewart earned MVC Men’s Swimmer of the Week on Oct. 15. Stewart has gained seven whole occasions throughout three meets this season.
 
Nolan continues to be dominant on the diving board sweeping the diving occasions in opposition to Ball State and IU Indy over the weekend. On Friday in opposition to Ball State, he gained the three-meter diving (387.00) and one-meter diving (353.35), Saturday in opposition to IU Indy he gained the three-meter diving (392.10) and one-meter diving (354.30) once more. Nolan’s scores on each boards in opposition to IU Indy had been season bests, and he has already achieved NCAA Zone C Qualification scores on each diving boards.
 
This is Nolan’s thirteenth weekly recognition since becoming a member of the Flames and his second this season. He earned MVC Men’s Diver of the Week on Oct. 15. Nolan has now gained 5 particular person occasions in six alternatives this season.
 
UIC has been a mainstay within the MVC weekly awards incomes its fifth and sixth recognitions this season. The Flames honored this season are Harrison Nolan (Men’s Diver of the Week – Oct. 15, Oct. 28), Kerry-Leigh Morrison (Women’s Diver of the Week – Oct. 15), Jay Stewart (Men’s Swimmer of the Week – Oct. 15, Men’s Freshman of the Week – Oct. 28) and Georgina Bell (Women’s Swimmer of the Week – Oct. 21).
 
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The Flames are again on the street subsequent weekend after they face off in opposition to Milwaukee at Klotsche Natatorium subsequent Saturday, Nov. 1. Events are scheduled to start at 11 am (CT). Fans are inspired to observe reside outcomes on the Meet Mobile App and DiveMeets.com.
 
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