BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (October 9, 2024) – The Northeast Conference (NEC) uncovered its swimming & diving weekly accolades where Howard University saw five Bison recognized for their performances at the annual Battle at The Burr (BATB). The announcement came Wednesday afternoon.
 
On the men's side, graduate Tristan Stevens (Chicago) won Swimmer of the Week. Senior Zay Swilley (Bradley, Ill.) earned Diver of the Week while newcomer Mark Brown (Greensboro, N.C.) claimed Rookie of the Week.
 
For the women, junior Zuilda Nwaeze (Columbia, Md.) received Co-Swimmer of the Week while freshman Seannia Norville-Smith (Nassau, Bahamas) took home Rookie of the Week.
 
All five Bison made the NEC Prime Performers list, along with fellow teammates sophomore Mason Green (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and senior Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson (Nassau, Bahamas).
 
Nwaeze shared Swimmer of the Week with Central Connecticut State's (CCSU) Sophie Milhomens. CCSU's Jewelle Maziarz was named Women's Diver of the Week.
 
On Oct. 11-12, the Bison are back in the pool when they kick off their weekend in Jersey at the annual NJIT Invitational, hosted by the Highlanders.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com and/or the NEC website at www.northeastconference.org.