Bottger and Marchi Honored by Gain CSCAA Academic Honors
7/7/2009 10:26:47 AM
HAMILTON, N.Y. (7/7/09) – Former Colgate swimming standouts Ashley Bottger (Weston, Conn.) and Lisa Marchi (Scottsdale, Ariz.) were among a record number of student-athletes to be named a Scholar All-American, it was recently announced by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.
The recognition is based on pool performances as well as academic success. In order to receive honors, one must achieve a 3.50 grade point average or higher and either qualify for the NCAA or NAIA Championships, or post a time that could be considered for a spot in the respective events. There were 901 student-athletes that garnered a spot on either the All-American squad, or received honorable mention accolades, 471 on the first team and 430 on the honorable mention list. The recognitions encompassed all three divisions in the NCAA, as well as the NAIA level. Both Bottger and Marchi, who were vital members of back-to-back Patriot League title teams, were listed as honorable mention honorees.
Bottger was a first team all-Patriot League honoree after winning the league title in the 100 free (49.87); finishing second in the 50 free (22.73), and placing third in the 200 free (1:49.07). Her 50 and 100 free times were school, league, meet, and Bucknell Natatorium records. She was swam anchor legs on four league title relay teams.
Marchi, a first team all-league recipient, tallied three top five efforts at the Patriot League Championships, which included a second place performance in the 100 fly (54.69), was the second fastest time in school history. She also picked up a pair of fourth-place efforts in the 100 free (50.86) and in the 200 fly (2:03.52). In addition to her individual accomplishments, she was a member of two league title relay teams in the 400 and 800 free relays.
Colgate was also honored by the CSCAA as it unveiled it Spring 2009 list of programs that posted a cumulative team grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The Raiders’ 3.17 effort in the classroom landed them with national recognition.