April 2, 2012

CHICAGO - The UIC men's and women's swimming & diving teams held their annual awards banquet and brunch at the Holiday Inn - Mart Plaza on Sunday, April 1. In addition to recognizing the teams' achievements from the 2011-12 season, the 2012-13 captains were named.

2011-12 Swimming & Diving Award Winners
Women
Newcomer of the Year: Marissa Yontz
Most Improved: Kelsey Millin, Anne Jacobsen, Monica Pinkus
Swimmer of the Year: Melanie Waszak
Diver of the Year: Kristi Carling

Men
Newcomer of the Year: Gabe Cury
Most Improved: Conor Ozog, John Mordach
Swimmer of the Year: Daniel Corley
Diver of the Year: Mike Greco, Woody Lord

Student-athletes were also honored for achieving a NCAA "B" Qualifying standard during the season.

Men's 200 Free Relay: Gabe Cury, Vince Errichiello, Joel Demuth, Daniel Corley
Men's 800 Free Relay: Luke Martinez, Daniel Corley, Joel Demuth, Zach Van Swol
Men's 400 Free Relay: Joel Demuth, Daniel Corley, Zach Van Swol, Gabe Cury
Men's 200 Free: Daniel Corley
Women's 100 Breast: Monica Pinkus

Lastly, head coach Paul Moniak announced the 2012-13 team captains. Emily Gniatczyk and Melanie Waszak will lead the women's team, as Josh Jacobson, Mike Greco and Brian Sivak head the men's squad.