UNC Asheville Sweeps Atlantic Sun Convention Weekly Awards

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ATLANTA, Ga. – UNC Asheville Women’s Swimming and Diving swept the Atlantic Sun Conference’s weekly awards, introduced by the league at this time (Tuesday, Nov. 11). Senior Anna Marcotti was named the Swimmer of the Week, whereas junior Leigha Travis was named the Diver of the Week.

Asheville picked up a 188-122 win over Davidson at house on Saturday (Nov. 8), pushing it is house successful streak to fifteen in a row relationship again to Oct. 2020.

Marcotti picked up her first of three particular person wins on the day within the 200 free in 1:54.82, earlier than successful the 50 free in 24.71 seconds. Marcotti’s third particular person win got here within the 100 free in 53.13 seconds, earlier than she swam the ultimate leg of the 200 free relay crew that received the occasion in 1:38.55.

“Anna’s performances were instrumental in our win over a strong Davidson squad,” mentioned assistant coach Zachary Moody. “In each of her races she remained calm and in control, earning hard-fought victories and then refocusing for the next swim.”

This is Marcotti’s first profession Swimmer of the Week honor. The Pordenone, Italy native is a enterprise main.

Travis paced the Bulldogs in each rounds of the 1M diving occasion on Saturday, posting a rating of 243.93 within the first spherical and a rating of 238.95 within the second spherical for a third-place end.

“We are super proud of Leigha!” mentioned diving coach Bailey Betzer. “To be named Diver of the Week twice this season is such an amazing feat. She is putting in the work and it’s showing. We’re excited to continue the season after such an accomplishment!”

This is Travis’s second profession Diver of the Week honor and her second one this season. The Covington, Ky. native is a mass communications main.

The Bulldogs (2-1) return to the water Nov. 20-23 for the Queens (N.C.) Fall Frenzy in Charlotte.

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