Rider’s McMahon & Warker, Canisius’ Kennedy, Marist’s Gervasio Collect Swimming & Diving Weekly Awards
Men’s Swimmer of the Week
Lucas Kennedy, Canisius
So., Boston, NY/Hamburg
The Canisius men's and women's swimming and diving teams swept Gannon Saturday at the Burt Flickinger Center. Kennedy had a successful day overall with top finishes in the 100-yard (56.59) and 200-yard (2:07.32) breaststroke events. Kennedy was also a member of the winning 200-yard medley relay team, posting a time of 1:33.38.
Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Kylie McMahon, Rider
Fr., Annapolis, MD/St. Mary’s
Freshman Kylie McMahon had another strong performance in the pool for the Broncs in a dual meet against Lafayette. McMahon won a pair of individual events as Rider defeated the Leopards. McMahon finished first overall in both the 100 fly (59.44) and the 200 IM (2:12.11). She was also part of the 200 medley relay that won with a time of 1:50.85.
Men’s Diver of the Week
Joseph Warker, Rider
Sr., Reading, PA/Wilson
Senior diver Joseph Warker had another stellar meet for the Broncs last weekend ta Lafayette. Warker won both the 1M and 3M diving events as Rider defeated the Leopards. He was tops in the 1M with a mark of 293.63 and he was first in the 3M at 288.16.
Women’s Diver of the Week
Esabelle Gervasio, Marist
So., Niskayuna, NY/Niskayuna
The reigning Women’s Diver of the Week had another strong showing this weekend. Sophomore Esabelle Gervasio won both the 1M and 3M in Marist’s dual meet with Bryant University. For the 1M, Gervasio posted a score of 246.37. In the 3M, the sophomore won with a 262.05.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 38
th year of competition during the 2018-19 academic year. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.