Hampel named Men's Swimmer of the Week
MAC Men's Swimmer of the Week
Michael Hampel, Missouri State
Junior - Owensboro, Kentucky/Louisville
Hampel collected three individual first-place finishes in the Bears' dominating performance against South Dakota at the Kansas Double Dual. He handily won the 100 breaststroke, 200 IM, and 200 breaststroke, collecting key points to give MSU a sizeable lead. He also contributed to the Bears' top spot in the 200 medley relay, taking first by nearly two seconds at 1:33.31.
Other Nominees
Paul Cozzens, Evansville
Senior - Shelbyville, Kentucky
The senior led the way for the Purple Aces with three individual event first place finishes. His championship races helped led the Aces to a win over Eastern Illinois and help head coach Stu Wilson to his first win at home as UE's head coach.
Nic Wamsley, Miami
Sophomore - Pacific, Missouri/Homeschooled
Sophomore Nic Wamsley led the Miami men in last weekend's double dual meet against Michigan State and Cincinnati. He finished second in both of his individual events - the 50 free (20.73) and 100 free (45.84) - and now has the fastest time in the MAC in both of those events. Wamsley's 50 free time ranks 37th among DI athletes nationally. He also swam on the top Miami relay in the 400 free relay (3:05.61) and the 200 medley relay (1:32.62), both of which are currently the top times in the MAC.
Zheng Yang Yeap, Sourthern Illinois
Junior - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/Catholic High School Petaling Jaya
Zheng Yang Yeap led the Saluki swimming and diving program to sweeps over Valparaiso and Bellarmine over the weekend. He won two individual events, taking the titles in the 100-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle. He was also the anchor for two winning relay teams.
