Nov. 8, 2005
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Co-Swimmers of the Week
Peter Vanderkaay, Michigan
SR, Rochester, Mich./Adams
Vanderkaay was named Co-Swimmer of the Week after winning three individual events and a relay in a dual meet as No. 4 Michigan defeated No. 11 Georgia, 179-121.The senior won the 1,650-yard freestyle in 15:05.17, claiming an NCAA qualifying "A" standard. He met the "B" standard with a time of 4:23.91 in the 500 freestyle and touched the wall first in the 400 individual medley in a time of 3:56.62. Vanderkaay helped his 200 freestyle relay team swim to first place in a 1:22.20 fashion.
Mike Alexandrov, Northwestern
SO, Champaign, Ill./Centennial
Alexandrov received Co-Swimmer of the Week honors as he posted three NCAA qualifying "B" standards in Northwestern's double-dual with Michigan State and Purdue. The junior placed first in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke events in 54.95 and 1:57.91, respectively. He also finished first in the 200 individual medley in 1:48.61. He is the first Wildcat to record "B" standards this season.
Diver of the Week
Adam Pierce, PSU
SR, Conroe, Texas/The Woodlands
Pierce collects his second Diver of the Week accolade this season after placing first off two boards in a dual meet with La Salle. The senior finished first in the one-meter event with 348.52 points before claiming the three-meter board title, scoring 355.65 points.
