CHAMPAIGN — Alison Meng, Erika Murphy and Gabbie Stecker have acquired Scholar All-America honorable mention status for the Illinois women’s swimming and diving team.
The recognition, which was announced by the university Wednesday, was given by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. In addition, the entire Illini team received Spring Scholar All-America status from the organization.
Meng, Murphy and Stecker were recognized for recording a grade-point average of 3.5 or better while also achieving a “B” time standard or competing in an NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships qualifying meet.
The entire Illini team was honored for holding a grade-point average of 3.