Pitt Earns Three In-State Verbals From Tatum Detwiler, Alex Marlow & Emma Wilson

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NEW COMMITS: The University of Pittsburgh has scored three in-state verbals from Tatum Detwiler, Alex Marlow and Emma Wilson, all of whom will join the Panthers next fall as members of the class of 2023.

Tatum Detwiler

Photo Courtesy: Tatum Detwiler

Hailing from Connellsville, Penn., Detwiler does her club swimming with Belle Vernon Swim Club and has her Winter Juniors cut in the 100 breast. She capped off her long course season with two best times and a third-place finish at the TPIT Junior Olympics. At Akron Speedo Sectionals in March, she placed eighth in the 100 breast (1:04.27).

Detwiler competed for Connellsville Area High School as a sophomore where she placed sixth in the 100 breast (1:03.57) at the Pennsylvania 3A State meet. She has made great strides over the past two seasons, improving her 200 breast by 12 seconds and her 100 breast by two.

She told Swimming World:

“I chose to verbally commit to the University of Pittsburgh because of the awesome team, wonderful coaches, and endless opportunities the school has to offer. I never thought that I would want to go to a school so close to home, but once I was there, I knew that I didn’t want to go anywhere else. I know that I’m going to get a great education and be part of an amazing team. I can’t wait to spend the next four years with this team! Hail to Pitt!!!”

Her best times include:

100 breast – 1:03.57
200 breast – 2:21.48
200 IM – 2:06.94
50 free – 23.70

Alex Marlow

Photo Courtesy: Alex Marlow

A native of Paoli, Penn., Marlow swims year-round with Upper Main Line YMCA and has achieved the Winter Juniors standard in both breaststroke distances. She was a three-time finalist at the YMCA LCM Championships over the summer and recorded a pair of lifetime bests. She placed eighth in the 200 breast (2:17.78) and ninth in the 100 breast (1:03.47) at the 2017 YMCA SCY National Championships.

Also competing for Conestoga High School, Marlow has competed at the Pennsylvania 3A State Championships as a junior after placing tenth and 11th in the 200 IM and 100 breast, respectively, at PIAA District 1 Championships a week prior. She has improved significantly over the past two seasons, shaving three seconds off her 100 breast and knocking seven off her 200.

She told Swimming World:

“I’m super excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim D1 for the University of Pittsburgh! The coaches and team were so welcoming and supportive and I can’t wait to attend a school with outstanding academics and an amazing swim program. I’m so grateful for my parents and coaches for supporting me along this journey. I can’t wait to be a Panther! Hail to Pitt! #h2oP #gopanthers #L19HTITUP”

Her best times include:

100 breast – 1:03.47
200 breast – 2:16.38
200 IM – 2:06.65
400 IM – 4:27.01

Emma Wilson

Photo Courtesy: Emma Wilson

The Grove City, Penn. native trains and competes with Grove City YMCA and has her Winter Juniors cut in the 50 free. She finished seventh in the 50m free (27.03) at YMCA LCM Nationals this summer and placed fourth in both the 50m and 100m free at the TPIT Junior Olympics. At YMCA SCY Nationals in April, Wilson swam to a 15th-place 50 free (23.58) showing.

Wilson also swims for Grove City Area High School and was crowned champion in the 50 free (23.30) and finished fourth in the 100 free (51.94) at the Pennsylvania 2A State Championships during her junior season. She was the 50 free (23.79) runner-up as a sophomore.

She told Swimming World:

“I chose the University of Pittsburgh because of the incredible coaching staff, academics, and amazing city of Pittsburgh. Most importantly, I chose Pitt because of how phenomenal the team is. They were so kind, dedicated, and knew how to make swimming fun both on and off the pool deck! I’m so excited for all of the opportunities Pitt has to offer! I couldn’t be more ecstatic about my decision and I can’t wait to be a panther!!”

Her best times include:

50 free – 23.28
100 free – 51.94
200 free – 1:54.60

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