UTPB Swimmers Earn First-Ever RMAC Weekly Awards

UTPB Swimmers Make History with RMAC Weekly⁣ Honors

ODESSA, Texas – The UT Permian Basin swimming and diving program is making waves, earning its first-ever Rocky Mountain Athletic conference (RMAC) weekly awards.Sophomore Colin Doyle was named RMAC‍ Men’s⁤ Swimmer of the Week, while senior Kathe Hepfer secured the RMAC Women’s Diver of the Week award for the week ⁣ending December 8, 2024.

Doyle dominated ⁤the pool in the Falcons’ double-dual victories against Austin College and McMurry University. He claimed individual wins in the‍ 50-yard freestyle (21.72) and the 200-yard individual medley (2:00.30), also contributing to a victory in the 200-medley relay and a third-place ⁢finish in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:03.20).”Colin is becoming⁣ a real leader on this team,” said Head Coach⁢ Brian Schroeder. “He is one of ⁢the hardest workers ‍on the⁣ team and pushes himself and⁢ others.”

Hepfer continued her remarkable season, scoring 193.95 to ⁢win the 1-meter⁣ diving event‍ against Austin ⁤College and McMurray University.

“Kathe Hepfer is a⁢ talented diver and is a great teammate,” said Assistant Coach Anna James. “She brings energy ‍into every practice and provides an excellent example of leadership as our team captain.”

This marks the first time in program history that a UTPB swimmer has been recognized by the RMAC with⁣ a weekly award. Hepfer, meanwhile, earns the award for the second⁤ time in her career, previously receiving the honour⁢ on January 24, 2024.the double recognition⁤ also marks the first time UTPB has earned‍ two RMAC awards in the same week in program history,⁢ signifying ⁣a major milestone for the ⁣Falcons’ swimming and diving program.

Breaking Barriers: UTPB Swimmers Make History with RMAC Weekly Honors

The UT Permian Basin swimming and diving team is making a splash, earning‍ its first-ever ⁤Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) weekly awards. Sophomore Colin Doyle and senior Kathe Hepfer have both been recognized for their outstanding performances in the pool and on the diving board.

Doyle secured the RMAC‍ Men’s Swimmer of the Week ⁤award after⁢ a dominant showing in the Falcons’ double-dual victories against Austin College and McMurry University. He clinched⁢ individual wins in the 50-yard freestyle and the 200-yard individual medley, also contributing to a victory in the 200-medley relay and securing a third-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke.

“Colin is becoming a real leader on this⁣ team,” saeid Head ⁢Coach Brian Schroeder. “He is one of the hardest workers on the team and pushes himself and others.”

Hepfer continued her stellar season by scoring 193.95 to win the 1-meter diving⁣ event against Austin College and McMurray University. This marks the second time hepfer has ⁤received⁢ the RMAC Women’s⁤ Diver of the⁤ Week award, previously earning the honor on January 24, 2024.

“Kathe Hepfer is a talented diver and a great ⁤teammate,” said Assistant Coach Anna James. “She brings energy into every practice and provides ⁢an excellent example ⁢of leadership as our team captain.”

This double recognition marks a ‍significant milestone for the Falcons’ swimming and diving program, signifying its growing strength and success within the RMAC.