Nov. 7, 2006
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Swimmer of the Week
Eric Nilsson, Northwestern
So., Weston, Mass./Weston
Nilsson won all three of his individual events and anchored the 200-yard freestyle relay team that took first to clinch Northwestern's victory over No. 18 Purdue on Saturday. The sophomore began the day with a 16-second victory in the 1,000-yard freestyle (9:20.18) before capturing the 200-yard butterfly (1:49.35) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:35.07). This is Nilsson's second career honor.
Last NU SOW: Matt Grevers (10/31/06)
Diver of the Week
Steve LoBue, Purdue
Sr., Ewing, N.J./Ewing
LoBue recorded four top-two finishes last weekend as Purdue lost close decisions at No. 20 Notre Dame and No. 8 Northwestern. Against the Irish, LoBue took first in the one-meter (321.60) before placing second in the three-meter (308.70). LoBue set a new Purdue varsity record against Northwestern on the three-meter (377.33) after taking second off the one-meter (326.10). This is LoBue's sixth career honor and Purdue's first of the season.
Last PUR DOW: Steve LoBue (2/07/06)
