CHICAGO – The Missouri Valley Conference announced its weekly award winners Tuesday afternoon, and sophomore Georgina Bell earned MVC Women's Swimmer of the Week honors after her strong performance against Illinois State.
 
Bell was dominant for the Flames against Illinois State, tallying four wins over the course of the meet in the 100 backstroke (57.33), 200 backstroke (2:03.49), 200 freestyle relay (1:35.51) and 400 medley relay (3:53.68) helping lead UIC to a 221-78 win over the Redbirds. Bell's times in both the 100 and 200 backstroke rank in the top-five of the MVC.
 
This is the second weekly award of Bell's career and first Women's Swimmer of the Week accolade. Last season she earned MVC Women's Freshman of the Week honors on Jan. 29.
 
Bell is the fourth Flame to earn MVC weekly recognition this season, joining Harrison Nolan (Men's Diver of the Week - Oct. 15), Kerry-Leigh Morrison (Women's Diver of the Week - Oct. 15) and Jay Stewart (Men's Swimmer of the Week - Oct. 15).
 
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The UIC women's swimming and diving team is back on the pool deck at 11 a.m. (CT) next Saturday, Oct. 25, joining the Flames' men to take on IU Indy at the Flames Natatorium. Admission is free to the public. Fans are encouraged to follow live results on the Meet Mobile App and DiveMeets.com.
 
 
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