Nov. 26, 2008
IRVING, Texas - Texas A&M's Eric Sehn and Trinn Aljand, Texas' Agustin Magruder and Nebraska's Courtney Jolly were selected as the Big 12 Swimmers and Divers of the Week for competition through November 24. This is Sehn's 10th career diving honor, meanwhile it is Aljand's third, Jolly's second and Magruder's first weekly accolades.
Men's Swimmer of the Week
Agustin Magruder, Texas, Sr., Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Magruder won an individual event and contributed to a relay victory in No. 1 Texas' 142-115 win over Washington. His winning time of 2:01.94 in the 200 breaststroke led UT to sweep the top four spots in the event. In the 400 medley he swam the breaststroke in 55.16, with his team clocking a first place time of 3:18.82. Magruder also took two second place finishes during the meet in the 100 breaststroke (55.93) and 200 individual medley (1:51.27).
Agustin Magruder, Texas, Sr., Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Magruder won an individual event and contributed to a relay victory in No. 1 Texas' 142-115 win over Washington. His winning time of 2:01.94 in the 200 breaststroke led UT to sweep the top four spots in the event. In the 400 medley he swam the breaststroke in 55.16, with his team clocking a first place time of 3:18.82. Magruder also took two second place finishes during the meet in the 100 breaststroke (55.93) and 200 individual medley (1:51.27).
Men's Diver of the Week
Eric Sehn, Texas A&M, Sr., Edmonton, Alberta/Canada
At the Art Adamson Invitational, his efforts on the diving board aided the Aggies to fifth place finish with 263 points. In the 3-meter he placed 3rd with a score of 400.65 behind Purdue's top diver, who was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team. In the 1-meter event, he rounded out the fourth spot after tabbing a six-dive score of 317.05 points.
Eric Sehn, Texas A&M, Sr., Edmonton, Alberta/Canada
At the Art Adamson Invitational, his efforts on the diving board aided the Aggies to fifth place finish with 263 points. In the 3-meter he placed 3rd with a score of 400.65 behind Purdue's top diver, who was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team. In the 1-meter event, he rounded out the fourth spot after tabbing a six-dive score of 317.05 points.
Women's Swimmer of the Week
Trinn Aljand, Texas A&M, Sr., Tallinn, Estonia
Aljand took five first place and two top-three relay finishes at Texas A&M's Art Adamson Invitational. She set two Big 12 records in the 100 freestyle (47.35) and 100 butterfly (51.32). Her 100 freestyle time is the fifth-fastest in NCAA competition, while her 100 butterfly time is the fourth-best in NCAA history. Aljand also went under the current NCAA all-time record in the 50 freestyle (21.75), however, the record was disallowed after the pool was found to be shorter than regulation.
Trinn Aljand, Texas A&M, Sr., Tallinn, Estonia
Aljand took five first place and two top-three relay finishes at Texas A&M's Art Adamson Invitational. She set two Big 12 records in the 100 freestyle (47.35) and 100 butterfly (51.32). Her 100 freestyle time is the fifth-fastest in NCAA competition, while her 100 butterfly time is the fourth-best in NCAA history. Aljand also went under the current NCAA all-time record in the 50 freestyle (21.75), however, the record was disallowed after the pool was found to be shorter than regulation.
Women's Diver of the Week
Courtney Jolly, Nebraska, Sr., Plantation, Fla.
Through six diving events at both the Minnesota Diving Invitational and the Husker Invitational, Jolly took four first-place medals and second place in the other two events. She set new career-highs in the 3-meter (319.42) and in the platform (250.25) at both the Minnesota and Husker Invites, respectively. Her other first place scores included a 319.42 in the 3-meter and 274.45 in the 1-meter in both competitions.
Courtney Jolly, Nebraska, Sr., Plantation, Fla.
Through six diving events at both the Minnesota Diving Invitational and the Husker Invitational, Jolly took four first-place medals and second place in the other two events. She set new career-highs in the 3-meter (319.42) and in the platform (250.25) at both the Minnesota and Husker Invites, respectively. Her other first place scores included a 319.42 in the 3-meter and 274.45 in the 1-meter in both competitions.
Men's Honors
October
Cameron Sellers, Missouri -- Swimmer
Eric Sehn, Texas A&M -- Diver
November 12
Ricky Berens, Texas -- Swimmer
Drew Livingston, Texas -- Diver
November 26
Agustin Magruder, Texas -- Swimmer
Eric Sehn, Texas A&M -- Diver
Women's Honors
October
October
Karlee Bispo, Texas -- Swimmer
Jordan Morcom, Missouri -- Diver
November 12
Karlee Bispo, Texas -- Swimmer
Tien Tran, Iowa State -- Diver
November 26
Trinn Aljand, Texas A &M -- Swimmer
Courtney Jolly, Nebraska -- Diver