ATHENS, GA, January 23. GEORGIA swimmer Mary DeScenza was named the Southeastern Conference Female Swimmer of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are really happy that Mary received such a deserving award,\u201d said Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle. \u00b3It is no small feat to be named swimmer of the week in this conference. She is a consummate team swimmer. She never worries about where she is swimming, as long as she has a chance to do something for the team. We are lucky to have her.\u00b2<\/p>\n
Against fifth-ranked Texas, DeScenza stopped the clock in 1:48.38 to take top honors in the 200-yard freestyle, and she returned to the pool to win the 200-yard butterfly in 1:57.91. DeScenza was also a member of Georgia's winning 200y medley relay.<\/p>\n
"I am real excited about the award, but I am more excited about us winning our meet," said DeScenza. \u00b3Though I am known as a butterflier, I like to swim a lot of things, and I certainly like helping the team wherever I can. Jack always tells me to be prepared to swim anything, and that is how I prepare for each meet \u2039 ready to go no matter what.\u00b2 <\/p>\n
DeScenza's performance led Georgia to a 165-133 win against the Longhorns Jan. 15, and helped the Lady Bulldogs remain undefeated on the season (8-0), including wins against four teams ranked in the top 10.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe swam all her events exceptionally well in a very hard-earned victory against No. 5 Texas,\u201d added Bauerle.<\/p>\n
DeScenza is the first Georgia swimmer to be recognized this season by the SEC, while sophomore Chris Colwill was named the SEC Diver of the Week Jan. 13. <\/p>\n
The Georgia men\u00b9s swimming and diving team will be back in action this weekend, as the 12th-ranked Bulldogs face No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 11 am in Knoxville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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