Smith, Gratton, and Volkov Earn CAA Weekly Awards

RICHMOND, Va. – Drexel swept three CAA weekly honors following standout performances in Saturday’s dwelling meet in opposition to Seton Hall. Senior Sebastian Smith was named CAA Men’s Swimmer of the Week, sophomore Joshua Gratton earned CAA Men’s Diver of the Week, and freshman Lada Volkov claimed CAA Women’s Diver of the Week.

CAA MEN’S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK

Sebastian Smith

Smith turned in one of many high performances within the convention, breaking three particular person pool data and contributing to a fourth within the 400 medley relay as Drexel defeated Seton Hall. The senior set new pool marks within the 50 free (20.21), 100 free (44.28), and 100 fly (47.81), whereas additionally swimming a leg on the Dragons’ record-setting 400 medley relay. Smith completed the day with 4 victories as Drexel improved to 2–0 on the season.

CAA MEN’S DIVER OF THE WEEK

Joshua Gratton 

Gratton recorded two runner-up finishes to assist Drexel safe a 195–95 win over Seton Hall. The sophomore scored 255.00 factors on the 1-meter board and added a second-place end on the 3-meter with a rating of 239.30. His consistency anchored the Dragons’ diving group all through the meet.

CAA WOMEN’S DIVER OF THE WEEK

Lada Volkov

Volkov swept each diving occasions in Drexel’s 194–94 win over Seton Hall. The freshman gained the 1-meter competitors with a rating of 227.10 and added a victory on the 3-meter board at 244.65. It marks the primary CAA weekly honor of her collegiate profession.

Up Next

Drexel returns to motion on the West Virginia Invitational in Morgantown, W.Va., from November 20–22.