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Cuomo, Mikesell, Leone and Velthuis Highlight 2022-23 Academic All-America® Women's Swimming & Diving Teams
Four talented student-athletes headline 2022-23 women's swimming & diving Academic All-America® teams
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AUSTIN, Texas – Four standouts in the pool and in the classroom – University of Virginia’s
Lexi Cuomo, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s
Paige Mikesell, Emory University’s
Taylor Leone and University of the Cumberlands’
Hanne te Velthuis – highlight the 2022-23 Academic All- America® women’s swimming & diving teams selected by College Sports Communicators.
Cuomo (Division I), Mikesell (Division II), Leone (Division III) and te Velthuis (NAIA) have each been named the Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for their respective divisions.
Special thanks to ESPN's Holly Rowe for introducting our Team Members of the Year in the videos below.
NCAA Division I
Lexi Cuomo entered the 2023 NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving National Championships as a 14-time All-American, including winning the national championship in 2022 as a member of the 200 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay. She helped the Cavaliers to the recent ACC Women’s Championship while part of winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays and the 200 medley relay. The senior from Clifton, Va. is a three-time All-American in 200 freestyle relay and a two-time All-American in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly, along with the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. She is a Chemical Engineering major and has maintained 3.98 GPA.
Thirteen of the 31 members of the Academic All-America® Division I women’s swimming & diving teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 15 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.88.
Five student-athletes are repeat selections on the Academic All-America® Division I women’s team (NOTE: Swimming & Diving has been part of the At-Large program) –
Kaitlyn Dobler (University of Southern California),
Kara Holt (University of Tennessee),
Maggie MacNeil (Louisiana State University),
Felicia Pasadyn (Harvard University) and
Delaney Schnell (University of Arizona). MacNeil was a second team pick in 2020-21 with the University of Michigan.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Caitlin Brooks |
University of Kentucky |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Communication (UG) / Instructional Systems Design (G) |
| Lexi Cuomo |
University of Virginia |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Kaitlyn Dobler (2) |
University of Southern California |
Jr. |
3.65 |
Astronautical Engineering |
| Kate Douglass |
University of Virginia |
Sr. |
3.56 |
Statistics |
| Anne Fowler |
Indiana University |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Health Care Management & Policy |
| Izzy Gati |
University of Kentucky |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Biomed. Physiology & Kines. (UG) / Sport, Fitness & Rec. Mgmt. (G) |
| Kara Holt (3) |
University of Tennessee |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Neuroscience |
| Mona McSharry |
University of Tennessee |
Jr. |
3.61 |
Kinesiology |
| Ella Nelson |
University of Virginia |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Kinesiology |
| Noelle Peplowski |
Indiana University |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Sports Marketing & Management |
| Lauren Poole |
University of Kentucky |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Sociology |
| Allie Raab |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.87 |
Mathematics |
| Delaney Schnell (1) |
University of Arizona |
Gr. |
3.81/4.00 |
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences |
| Carolina Sculti |
University of Southern California |
Gr. |
3.98/3.69 |
Science, Tech. & Society (UG) / Entrepreneurship & Innovation (G) |
| Morgan Tankersley |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.80 |
Human Biology |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Kalia Antoniou |
The University of Alabama |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Hospitality Management |
| Maggie MacNeil (5) |
Louisiana State University |
Gr. |
3.73/4.00 |
Psychology & Sociology |
| Felicia Pasadyn (1) |
The Ohio State University |
Gr. |
4.00/3.94 |
Bioethics |
| Taylor Ruck |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.79 |
Human Biology |
| Gretchen Walsh |
University of Virginia |
So. |
3.82 |
Undeclared |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Maha Amer |
University of Florida |
Gr. |
3.93/3.86 |
Econ. & Public Health (UG) / Int'l Bus. & Medical Sciences |
| Janie Boyle |
University of Texas |
Sr. |
3.90 |
Biochemistry |
| Anna Bradescu |
Georgia Tech |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Mathematics |
| Mackenzie Bravence |
University of Kansas |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences & Disorders |
| Jenna Douglass |
Rutgers University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Brooklyn Douthwright |
University of Tennessee |
So. |
3.91 |
Biomedical Engineering |
| Josephine Fuller |
University of Tennessee |
So. |
3.94 |
Psychology |
| Amy Fulmer |
The Ohio State University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Biology |
| Ching Hwee Gan |
Indiana University |
So. |
4.00 |
Nutrition Science |
| Anna Havens Rice |
University of Kentucky |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Chemistry |
| Emma Sticklen |
University of Texas |
Jr. |
3.73 |
Exercise Science |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2021-22
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® At- Large in 2021-22
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2021-22
(5) - 2nd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2020-21
NCAA Division II
Paige Mikesell, a graduate student from Clearfield, Pa., is a 17-time All-American after earning All-American certificates in six events at the 2023 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving National Championships in the 100 butterfly and the 200 IM. She placed fifth in the 100 butterfly, along with sixth-place showings in the 200 freestyle and 200 IM. She set school-record times in both the 100 butterfly (53.45) and 200 IM (2:00.82) in the prelims. Mikesell was a four-time All-American in the 100 and 200 butterfly and the 200 freestyle. She defended her Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference crown in the 200 IM, giving her 12 PSAC championships. She also helped the 800 freestyle relay to a podium finish with a second-place showing. She is Health & Physical Education major with a perfect 4.0 GPA both as an undergraduate and graduate student.
Ten of the 34 members of the Academic All-America® Division II women’s swimming & diving teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 10 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.93.
There are six repeat selections on the Academic All-America® Division II women’s swimming & diving teams (NOTE: Swimming & Diving has been part of the At-Large program) –
Lily Borgenheimer and
Lauren White from Colorado Mesa University,
Rachel Johnson and Mikesell from Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
Ann Carozza (West Chester University) and
Meghan Slowey (Colorado School of Mines). Mikesell is a three-time selection.
The Division II Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 Division II Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Lily Borgenheimer (2) |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Liberal Arts |
| Yael Danieli |
University of West Florida |
Gr. |
3.98 |
Business (UG) / MBA (G) |
| Brooke Dorr |
University of West Florida |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| Rachel Johnson (4) |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Hospitality Mgmt. (UG) / Human Resources & Employee Relations |
| Stefanie Markwardt |
University of West Florida |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| Kaitlyn McCoy |
University of Indianapolis |
Sr. |
3.99 |
English Education |
| Luna Mertins |
Lynn University |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Psychology |
| Paige Mikesell (4) (9) |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Health & Physical Education |
| Mikaela Senkus |
Wayne State University |
Jr. |
3.95 |
Civil Engineering |
| Lauren White (2) |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
3.85 |
Business Administration / Marketing |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Logan Anderson |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Exercise Science / Biology |
| Johanna Buys |
University of Indianapolis |
Gr. |
3.65/3.89 |
Biology (UG) / MBA (G) |
| Ann Carozza (2) |
West Chester University |
Sr. |
3.60 |
Education |
| Zara Konstapel |
University of Missouri-St. Louis |
Sr. |
3.94 |
English |
| Victoria Murillo |
University of Mary |
Gr. |
3.65/4.00 |
Medical Lab Science (UG) / MBA (G) |
| Daniela Reyes |
University of West Florida |
Gr. |
3.76 |
Arts Administration |
| Meghan Slowey (3) |
Colorado School of Mines |
Sr. |
3.70 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Mikaela Starr |
University of Indianapolis |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Psychology |
| Leticia Vaselli |
University of Indianapolis |
Sr. |
3.71 |
Communication |
| Montana White |
Azusa Pacific University |
So. |
4.00 |
Mathematics |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Lisa Boernigen |
Lenoir-Rhyne University |
Sr. |
3.78 |
International Business |
| Emily Bolt |
Davenport University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Social Work |
| Claire Conover |
Drury University |
So. |
3.86 |
Biology |
| Brooklyn Dressel |
Cal State East Bay |
So. |
4.00 |
Computer Science |
| Jordan Fox |
Wayne State University |
Sr. |
3.77 |
Accounting |
| Mary Huminski |
Bentley University |
Sr. |
3.76 |
Management |
| Rachel Peden |
Carson-Newman University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Psychology |
| Anna Reschko |
St. Cloud State University |
So. |
3.97 |
Finance |
| Kamryn Robarge |
Augustana University |
Gr. |
3.97/3.97 |
Mathematics |
| Jorie Selig |
Colorado School of Mines |
Jr. |
3.53 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Elizabeth Spaans |
University of Sioux Falls |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Psychology & Sociology / Spanish & Social Sciences |
| Kaitlyn Stumpf |
Fairmont State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Education (UG) / Education (G) |
| Juliana Villa |
Southwest Minnesota State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Marketing (UG) / MBA (G) |
| Anna Vogt |
Clarion |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Marketing |
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2021-22
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2021-22
(4) - 1st team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2020-21
(9) - 3rd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2019-20
NCAA Division III
Taylor Leone competed in the 2023 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving National Championships this past weekend. She entered as a two-time national champion, winning the 2022 individual crowns in the 50 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay, and was an 11-time All-American. The native of Hilliard, Ohio was named the University Athletic Association Swimmer of the Year in 2022 after winning six events. She recently was the individual champion in seven events at the 2023 UAA Championships as Emory won its 24
th consecutive conference championship. A graduate student majoring in Global Health, Leone had a 3.92 GPA as an undergraduate and 3.91 as a graduate student.
Seven of the 31 members of the Academic All-America® Division III women’s swimming & diving teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 10 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.94.
Three student-athletes are repeat selections on the Academic All-America® Division III women’s swimming & diving teams (NOTE: Swimming & Diving has been part of the At-Large program) –
Claire Brennan (Tufts University),
Edenna Chen (MIT) and
Laura Rosado (MIT). Chen and Rosado are both three-time honorees.
The Division III Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 Division III Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Kira Bowling |
Kenyon College |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Studio Art |
| Claire Brennan (3) |
Tufts University |
Sr. |
3.78 |
Political Science / English |
| Sloane Donovan |
Emory University |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Biology |
| Carly Hoff |
Whitworth University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
| Katelin Isakoff |
Tufts University |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Biology / Community Health |
| Filippa Kolokotsa |
University of Chicago |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Economics / Psychology |
| Taylor Leone |
Emory University |
Gr. |
3.92/3.91 |
Global Health |
| Caroline Maki |
Emory University |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Environmental Sciences |
| Laura Rosado (2) (5) |
MIT |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Alex Turvey |
Pomona-Pitzer |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Kristen Alicea-Jorgensen |
Johns Hopkins University |
Gr. |
3.62/3.83 |
Molecular & Cellular Biology (UG) / Public Health (G) |
| Vaughn Ammon |
Connecticut College |
Sr. |
3.92 |
American Studies & Government |
| Violet Anderson |
Lake Forest College |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Chemistry |
| Isabella Brosvik |
New York University |
Sr. |
3.86 |
Media, Culture & Communications |
| Edenna Chen (2) (5) |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.52 |
Electrical Engineering / Computer Science |
| Tara Culibrk |
Denison University |
Sr. |
3.60 |
Psychology |
| Sarah Dougherty |
FDU-Florham |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| Jessica Flynn |
New York University |
Sr. |
3.67 |
Media, Culture, & Communications |
| Sophia Girgenti |
Johns Hopkins University |
Gr. |
3.79/4.00 |
Neuroscience (UG) / Neuroscience (G) |
| Kerstyn Johnson |
Denison University |
So. |
3.85 |
Health, Exercise, & Sport Studies / Theatre |
| Augusta Lewis |
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps |
Sr. |
3.79 |
Environment, Economics & Politics |
| Abby Marraccino |
Ithaca College |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Speech Language Pathology |
| Kate Overbey |
Johns Hopkins University |
Sr. |
3.79 |
Neuroscience |
| Savannah Sargent |
Denison University |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Health, Exercise, & Sport Studies |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Kate Augustyn |
MIT |
So. |
3.76 |
Biological Engineering |
| Audrey Becker |
Centre College |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Mathematics / Spanish |
| Sophie Lever |
University of Rochester |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Studio Art |
| Sydney McCallie |
Kenyon College |
Jr. |
3.81 |
Biology / Studio Art |
| Maria Pritchett |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Annie Voss |
St. Catherine University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Nursing |
| Karen Zhao |
University of Chicago |
So. |
3.81 |
Business Economics / Psychology |
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® At- Large in 2021-22
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2021-22
(5) - 2nd team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2020-21
NAIA
Hanne te Velthuis is a repeat performer on the Academic All-America® team after earning second-team honors on the 2022-23 at-large squad. She helped the University of Cumberlands to its 11
th consecutive Mid-South Conference title. The Patriots went on to place fourth at the NAIA National Championships as the native of Beerzerveld, Overijssel, Netherlands was a five time All-American while competing in the 200 and 400 medley relays, and 200, 400 and 800 freestyle relay. She successfully defended her conference title in the 100 freestyle and was also on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays and 400 medley relay at the Mid-South Conference championships. The senior has a 3.79 GPA as an Exercise & Sport Science major.
Two of the 14 members of the Academic All-America® NAIA women’s swimming & diving teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school, with six at 3.90 or better. The 14 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.83.
The NAIA Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NAIA national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 NAIA Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Leyre Antonanzas |
St. Ambrose University |
So. |
3.91 |
Psychology |
| Maria Basto |
University of the Cumberlands |
Sr. |
3.76 |
Business Administration |
| Rachel Connell |
Milligan University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Anna Cook |
College of Idaho |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Biology |
| Kayana Cook |
University of the Cumberlands |
Sr. |
3.74 |
Exercise & Sport Science |
| Camryn Hudson |
Keiser University |
Sr. |
3.64 |
Health and Human Performance |
| Emma Lehmkuhl |
University of the Cumberlands |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education / Middle School Education |
| Annamaria Lowary |
Midland University |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Education |
| Liz Mahan |
Milligan University |
So. |
3.77 |
Nursing |
| Erica Samuel |
Indiana Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
3.71 |
Psychology / Pre-Occupational Therapy |
| Sydney Schmidt |
Sterling College |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Mathematics Education |
| Megan Schroeder |
Olivet Nazarene University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Civil Engineering |
| Hanne te Velthuis (2) |
University of the Cumberlands |
Sr. |
3.79 |
Exercise & Sport Science |
| Kaylee Williams |
Milligan University |
Jr. |
3.56 |
Exercise Science |
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® At- Large in 2021-22
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, Retired, North Dakota State University | Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
Schwartzy2@yahoo.com | (701) 793-0538
Bob Shreve, Gannon University | Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity
Shreve001@gannon.edu | (814) 871-7008