COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - The Washington and Lee University women's swimming team earned the recognition of College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Spring Scholar All-America while four student-athletes earned First Team Scholar All-America honors
The Blue and White earned the honor after registering a team grade point average of 3.70 under the head coach
Kami Gardner. To earn the prestigious honor, teams are required to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the spring semester. In total, 763 teams and 18,459 student-athletes were recognized for their academic achievements this season.
Four student-athletes earned the distinction of First Team Scholar All-America for their impressive performances in the classroom and in the pool. To be recognized individually, student-athletes must have a 3.5 or higher. First Team honorees have to participate at the national championship while second team honorees must meet a B-cut time standard or qualify for a diving zone qualification meet.
Washington and Lee's First Team Scholar All-America Honorees
The Generals hoisted their 34th Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship this season while sending four swimmers to the NCAA Championship.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
