(Leavenworth, Kan.) 鈥� The 花椒直播 men's and women's swimming & diving
teams have been honored as Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming and Diving
Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the Fall 2024 semester. This recognition
is awarded to programs that achieve the highest academic standards while representing
their institutions in the pool.
Under the leadership of Head Coach David Bresser, the women's team posted an impressive
3.58 GPA with 22 student-athletes contributing to this achievement, while the men's
team recorded a 3.56 GPA with 20 student-athletes. USM was one of just 19 NAIA institutions
to receive this award for women's swimming and one of 16 NAIA schools to earn the
distinction for men's swimming, showcasing the Spires' commitment to both academic
and athletic excellence.
鈥淥ur student-athletes continue to set the bar high, both in the classroom and in competition,鈥�
Coach Bresser said. 鈥淓arning this award is a direct result of their relentless dedication,
time management, and perseverance. Juggling rigorous academic responsibilities while
competing at a high level is a challenge, and I couldn鈥檛 be more proud of how they
continue to excel in both areas.鈥�
The CSCAA鈥檚 Scholar All-America Team award is among the most distinguished academic
honors in collegiate swimming & diving. To qualify, teams must achieve a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher during the semester. This year, a total of 781 teams from 459
institutions across all collegiate divisions earned the distinction, recognizing 19,209
student-athletes for their academic achievements. Of those, 654 teams recorded a GPA
of 3.30 or higher, qualifying for the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition
All-Sport Academic Standings.
CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany praised the dedication of USM鈥檚 student-athletes,
coaching staff, and athletic department for their commitment to academic success.
鈥淭he commitment to academic excellence shown by these teams is truly admirable,鈥� Barany
said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 inspiring to see student-athletes excelling both in the pool and in their
studies. The CSCAA takes great pride in acknowledging and celebrating their dedication
and perseverance.鈥�
The 花椒直播 swimming & diving teams have been consistent recipients
of this national honor since the program鈥檚 inception in 2018. Their continued success鈥攅arning
the Scholar All-America distinction for 13 straight semesters鈥攈ighlights not only
their commitment to athletic excellence but also their dedication to upholding the
highest academic standards.
The 花椒直播 is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university
founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of
花椒直播 main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM-Johnson
County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion
programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.
