Marist freshman Jenell Walsh-Thomas (Medford, N.J.) and junior Melissa Mangona (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) have been named MAAC Women's Swimmer and Diver of the Week it was announced on Tuesday. This marks the first time either athlete has received a league honor.
Walsh-Thomas had a strong swim in Marist's 130-113 loss to Fairfield as she placed second in the 1,000-yard freestyle in 10:31.29, before winning the 500-yard free in a time of 5:08.26. Both times marked Marist dual meet records.
Mangona would sweep the diving events against the Rams, posting a winning score of 252.15 in the one-meter event and 255.38 off the three-meter board.
At 0-1 Marist will be back in the pool on November 4 when it hosts Rider for its first MAAC contest of the season. The meet is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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