From Emory University Athletics

28 members of the Emory University Swimming and Diving Teams were recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for their athletic and academic efforts during the 2016-17 season, including 18 who were named a Scholar All-American.

The CSCAA Scholar All-America award is presented to all swimmers and divers that have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Honorable Mention selections are awarded to competitors who meet the same academic standards, while also achieving a 'B' time standard, but did not compete in their National Championship.

Earning Scholar All-America recognition for the women were Sia Beasley, Marissa Bergh, Megan Campbell, Cindy Cheng, Maria Kyle, Marcela Sanchez-Aizcorbe, Meg Taylor and Julia Wawer. The Eagles saw an additional seven members honored as honorable mentions: Phoebe Edwards, Shelby Frugé, Amelia Hartje, Isabella Issa, Alison Mai, Katelyn Mitchell and Mia Morrell.

10 men were chosen as Scholar All-Americans: Christian Baker, Hayes Burdette-Sapp, Mitchell Cooper, Henry Copses, Trey Kolleck, Sage Ono, Matthew Rogers, Oliver Smith, Cooper Tollen and Andrew Wilson. Three Eagles were also selected as Honorable Mention Scholar All-America: Zachary Chen, John Copses and Matthew Varraveto.

In addition, both the Emory Men’s and Women’s teams were named CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams after recording GPAs higher than 3.0 for the past academic school year. The women posted a collective 3.47 while the men average a 3.46 GPA.

The Eagles finished the 2016-17 season in historic fashion as Emory became just the second institution ever to sweep the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships in the same year, joining Kenyon College as the only two Division III programs to accomplish the feat.