LAS VEGAS – The Mountain West announced on Tuesday athletes of the week for women’s swimming & diving, with student-athletes from Nevada and Wyoming being honored for their efforts during the week ending October 11.
MOUNTAIN WEST WOMEN’S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
MACEY HANSEN, WYOMING
Junior, Columbia, Mo./Muriel W. Battle HS
- Won two individual events as the Cowgirls defeated Conference-rival Air Force in Laramie, Wyo.
- Touched first in the 1,000-yard freestyle by over 10 seconds in a time of 10:06.11, which ranks second in the Mountain West and No. 66 in the nation.
- Captured the 500-yard freestyle by four seconds and ranks No. 1 in the Mountain West this season.
MOUNTAIN WEST WOMEN’S DIVER OF THE WEEK
CITLALI RUIZ ROCANDIO, NEVADA
Sophomore, Mexico City, Mexico/Preparatoria La Salle – Unidad Condesa
- Earned two top-2 finishes in a close win over Conference-rival UC Davis
- Captured the win on 3-meter with a score of 297.08 points, an NCAA Zone Diving-qualifying score.
- Placed second on 1-meter with 256.30 points.
MOUNTAIN WEST WOMEN’S FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
SIENNA WALO, NEVADA
Ballina, Australia/Darwin HS
- Aided the Wolf Pack to dual meet wins over Conference rivals UC Davis and San José State.
- Earned individual wins in the 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke.
- Posted three top-50 times in Division I this year, including relay leadoffs in the 100-yard freestyle (49.73 - No. 39) and 50 freestyle (22.74 - No. 48), and the 100 breaststroke (1:02.01 - No. 44).
- Ranks first in the Mountain West in all three events.