2011-12 University of Mary Washington Men's Swimming News - Mary Washington

DeSmit, Frano, Marino Named UMW Scholar-Athletes of the Year

May 03, 2012

University of Mary Washington seniors Megan DeSmit and Marina Frano have been named as the 2012 UMW Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year, while senior Chris Marino was named as the Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

UMW Swimmers Volunteer at Special Olympics Swim Meet

April 17, 2012

Members of the University of Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams volunteered at a local Special Olympics swim meet, serving as marshals, timers, and sang the National Anthem. In addition the UMW athletes served as official cheereladers for the event.

Kerico Gains All-America Honors in 200 Breaststroke at NCAA Championships

March 24, 2012

University of Mary Washington sophomore Amber Kerico placed 12th in the finals of the 200 yard breaststroke at the NCAA Division III National Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday night. Kerico, seeded 13th in the event, finished with a time of 2:21.28, two-tenths of a second faster than her morning preliminary time.

DeSmit, Kerico Compete in 100 Yard Breaststroke on Friday at NCAA Championships

March 23, 2012

Both of the University of Mary Washington women's swimmers that advanced to the NCAA Division III National Championships were in action Friday morning, as senior Megan DeSmit and sophomore Amber Kerico both competed in the preliminaries in the 100 yard breaststroke

UMW's Anderson Gains All-America Status in 400 IM at NCAA Championships

March 22, 2012

Freshman Alex Anderson finished in ninth place in the 400 yard individual medley at the NCAA Division III swimming championships in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday. Anderson, who swam to a time of 4:00.43 in the preliminaries, actually swam the fourth fastest time in the finals, but swam from the consolation heat and placed ninth.

Alex Anderson Places 42nd in 50 Freestyle at NCAA Swimming Championships

March 21, 2012

Freshman Alex Anderson, the CAC Rookie of the Year, finished in 42nd place in the 50 yard freestyle in preliminary action at the NCAA Division III Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday.

UMW's Anderson, DeSmit, Kerico Invited to NCAA Swimming Championships

March 02, 2012

The University of Mary Washington men's and women's swim teams will have three competitors advancing to the NCAA Division III Swimming Championships next month.

UMW Women's Swimming Gains 22nd Consecutive CAC Championship

February 19, 2012

The University of Mary Washington women's swimming team remained as the only team in any Capital Athletic Conference sport to win every single conference title, claiming the program's 22nd straight crown on Sunday in St. Mary's City, Md.

UMW Men's Swim Team Captures 12th Straight CAC Championship

February 19, 2012

The University of Mary Washington men's swimming team captured its 12th straight Capital Athletic Conference Championship on Sunday, and its 18th in the 22-year history of the league.

UMW Swim Teams Off to Fast Start at CAC Swimming Championships

February 17, 2012

The University of Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams are off to a fast start at the Capital Athletic Conference championships, as both teams are in first place following the first day's events.

UMW's Anderson Named CAC Men's Swimmer of the Week After Record Breaking Swim

February 08, 2012

Mary Washington freshman ALEX ANDERSON (Vienna, Va./James Madison) was selected as the CAC Men's Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season gaining one of UMW's two individual wins against NCAA Division I rival William & Mary.

UMW Swimmers Fall to William and Mary

February 04, 2012

The University of Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams closed the dual meet portion of their 2011-12 schedule at home against Division I William & Mary, with the women falling, 166-87 and the men falling, 147-109.

UMW's Norfolk Named CAC Swimmer of the Week

January 25, 2012

Mary Washington senior BILLY NORFOLK (Fairfax, Va./Chantilly) was selected as the CAC Men's Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after a strong performance in UMW's non-conference battle at Gettysburg

UMW Swimmers Drops Dual Meet at Gettysburg

January 21, 2012

The University of Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams dropped a dual meet at gettysburg College on Saturday afternoon, with the women falling, 138.5-122.5, and the men falling, 145-117.