NORFOLK, Va. – The Illinois State swimming and diving team was named a Scholar All-America Team by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), while Rachel Root earned individual Scholar All-America honors, the organization announced Wednesday.
Illinois State earned the team academic honor by posting a team grade-point average (GPA) of 3.51 during the spring semester, easily meeting the CSCAA requirement of a 3.0 team GPA to garner Scholar All-America Team status.
Root earned CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention status by finishing her collegiate career with a perfect 4.