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Mary Washington, Salisbury And St. Mary's Swimmers Earn National Academic Honors
Mary Washington, Salisbury And St. Mary's Swimmers Earn National Academic Honors

July 02, 2009

Swimmers from the University of Mary Washington, Salisbury University and St. Mary's College (Md.) earned individual and team recognition on the College Swimming Coaches Assocation of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America team.

April 10, 2009

UMW Soph. Stephen Clendenin Earns All-America In The 200 Fly At The 2009 NCAA Men's Swimming Championships
UMW Soph. Stephen Clendenin Earns All-America In The 200 Fly At The 2009 NCAA Men's Swimming Championships

March 21, 2009

University of Mary Washington sophomore Stephen Clendenin gained All-America honors for the first time on Friday at the NCAA Division III Swimming Championships in Minneapolis, Minn., breaking his own school and conference record in the 200 yard butterfly by a half second.

Five CAC Swimmers Headed To NCAA Division III National Championships March 19-21 In Minneapolis, Minn.
Five CAC Swimmers Headed To NCAA Division III National Championships March 19-21 In Minneapolis, Minn.

March 13, 2009

The Capital Athletic Conference will have five representatives at the 2009 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Swimming Championships which begin March 19 in Minneapolis, Minn., including 2009 CAC Swimmers of the Year senior Brie McDowell of St. Mary's College and sophomore Stephen Clendenin of the University of Mary Washington.

Mary Washington's Stephen Clendenin, Tyler Henderson And Matt Sellman Sweep Individual Awards On 2009 All-CAC Men's Swim Team
Mary Washington's Stephen Clendenin, Tyler Henderson And Matt Sellman Sweep Individual Awards On 2009 All-CAC Men's Swim Team

March 06, 2009

Mary Washington sophomore Stephen Clendenin (Ashburn, Va./Home Schooled), freshman Tyler Henderson (Purcellville, Va./Thomas Johnson) and second-year coach Matt Sellman swept the individual honors to lead the 2009 All-CAC Men’s Swim Team.

Mary Washington Sweeps Swimming Titles Again; Women Win 19th-Straight Crown While Men Capture 9th-Straight Title
Mary Washington Sweeps Swimming Titles Again; Women Win 19th-Straight Crown While Men Capture 9th-Straight Title

February 15, 2009

The Mary Washington swim teams did it again impressively, extending their win streaks to 19-straight women's championships and nine-straight men's titles at the 2009 CAC Swimming Championships.

Front-Running Mary Washington Wins Nine Events On Day Two Of The 2009 CAC Swimming Championships
Front-Running Mary Washington Wins Nine Events On Day Two Of The 2009 CAC Swimming Championships

February 14, 2009

First-place Mary Washington recorded wins in nine of 14 events Saturday, a day that included six record-setting performances, and the Eagles kept a firm grip on first place in both the men's and women's standings heading into the final day of competition at the 2009 CAC Swimming Championship.

Eight Conference Records Fall In First Day Of CAC Swim Championships; Mary Washington Leads Men's & Women's Standings
Eight Conference Records Fall In First Day Of CAC Swim Championships; Mary Washington Leads Men's & Women's Standings

February 13, 2009

Mary Washington took its place atop the men's and women's team standings after the first day of competition at the 2009 Capital Athletic Conference Swimming Championships, which included eight record-setting performances in 10 events.

York College Swimming Standout Matt Jennings Featured
York College Swimming Standout Matt Jennings Featured

February 11, 2009

Covered by swim caps and goggles, it can be very hard to identify swimmers competing during any given meet. The York College men’s swim team is very fortunate to have a number of those caps and goggles finish at or near the front of the pack during any given race.

Mary Washington Swimmers Will Aim To Extend Streaks At 2009 CAC Swim Championships This Weekend At St. Mary's College (Md.)
Mary Washington Swimmers Will Aim To Extend Streaks At 2009 CAC Swim Championships This Weekend At St. Mary's College (Md.)

February 10, 2009

The University of Mary Washington women's swim team has won all 18 Capital Athletic Conference championships since the inception of the conference in 1991. The UMW men's swim team has won 14 championships in the 18-year history of the CAC, including eight straight. The Eagles are the favorite to extend those streaks when the 2009 CAC Championship is held Feb. 13-15 at St. Mary's College, Md.

2009 CAC Swim Championship Website
2009 CAC Swim Championship Website

February 09, 2009

This page contains all information, including schedule, psych sheets, results, directions, etc., regarding the 2009 Capital Athletic Conferece Men's & Women's Swimming Championships, to be held Feb. 13-15 at St. Mary's College (Md.).

Salisbury Jr. Mike Ferrari Named CAC Men's Swimming Athlete Of The Week
Salisbury Jr. Mike Ferrari Named CAC Men's Swimming Athlete Of The Week

February 03, 2009

Salisbury junior MIKE FERRARI (Columbia, Md./Atholton) was selected the CAC Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after recording a pair of first-place finishes in Saturday’s meet vs. Catholic. Ferrari touched the wall first in the 200 IM (2:22.50), then doubled by winning the 100 backstroke (1:11.38).

Mary Washington Soph. Stephen Clendenin Wins His Second CAC Weekly Swimming Award Of The Season
Mary Washington Soph. Stephen Clendenin Wins His Second CAC Weekly Swimming Award Of The Season

January 27, 2009

Mary Washington sophomore STEPHEN CLENDENIN (Ashburn, Va./Home schooled) was selected the CAC Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after taking top honors in three individual events in Saturday’s 11-point victory over non-conference rival Gettysburg. Clendenin, the 2008 CAC Rookie of the Year, swept the 1,000 freestyle (10:18.67), 200 IM (2:01.67) and 200 butterfly (1:58.32) as UMW improved to 6-1 in dual meets this season.

Mary Washington Jr. Justin Anderson Named CAC Men's Swimming Athlete Of The Week
Mary Washington Jr. Justin Anderson Named CAC Men's Swimming Athlete Of The Week

January 20, 2009

Mary Washington junior JUSTIN ANDERSON (Oak Hill, Va./Oakton) was selected the CAC Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week after winning five gold medals in two days as the Eagles improved to 5-0 against CAC competition. Anderson took top honors in the 400 IM (4:29.64) and was on a pair of victorious relay teams in UMW’s win Friday at Marymount. Saturday, at home against St. Mary’s, Anderson captured gold in the 100 freestyle (49.66) and was a member of the 400 freestyle relay team (3:21.34).

INTRODUCING ... York Senior Men's Swimmer Matt Jennings
INTRODUCING ... York Senior Men's Swimmer Matt Jennings

January 16, 2009

This week's "INTRODUCING ..." feature highlights York College of Pa. senior freestyler and backstroker Matt Jennings, who recently led off a 200-medley relay team that set YCP's pool record.

Andrew Peterson, Cousin of U.S. Olympic Great Michael Phelps, Joins Salisbury Men's Swim Team
Andrew Peterson, Cousin of U.S. Olympic Great Michael Phelps, Joins Salisbury Men's Swim Team

January 16, 2009

Michael Phelps mania and stardom, which included a record 8 gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year recognition, has reached the Salisbury University swimming program as his cousin Andrew Peterson swims for the Sea Gulls.