FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 21, 2008

Swimmer of the Week

Renee Kruszyna (Cheshire, Mass.), Senior, UMass Dartmouth

In two meets, Kruszyna won seven individual events as UMass Dartmouth recorded victories over WPI and Elms College. On Jan. 19, the Cheshire, Mass. product was the first student-athlete to touch the wall in the 100-yard butterfly (1:04.81), and 500 freestyle (5:39.80).

Rookie Swimmer of the Week

Amy Arisco (Wallingford, Conn.), Freshman, Eastern Connecticut

Competing in her first meet since Nov. 10 due to an illness, Arisco swam the fastest time in the 200-IM, touching in a 2:25.98. She also swam the first leg of the winning 400 medley relay.

Diver of the Week

Chelsea Peruccio (Glastonbury, Conn.), Sophomore, Keene State College

Peruccio became the first Keene State College diver to qualify for the ECAC Open meet in both the one-meter and three-meter this past weekend. She recorded scores of 222.20 and 230.30 on the one and three-meter, respectively. The Owls are off to a fast start, turning in an 8-0 mark in dual meets.

Rookie Diver of the Week

Kelly Channell (Beverly, Mass.), Freshman, UMass Dartmouth

This past weekend, Chanell won the one-meter diving competition against Elms College with 160.90 points. The Beverly, Mass. native defeated her lone competition by 10.10 points as UMass Dartmouth won the dual meet.