Swimming sweeps AAC awards for fourth consecutive week

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 24, 2022) – Milligan University swimmers Andre Bazzana and Maggie Blazo were tabbed as the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Swimmers of the Week on Monday afternoon.

Monday's announcement by the conference marked the fourth-straight weekly awards sweep for the Buffs. Bazzana becomes the second men's swimmer to receive the award while Blazo is the fourth women's swimmer to collect the weekly honor this season.

Bazzana posted three NAIA provisional times on Saturday against No. 3 Cumberlands. He won the 200 yard freestyle in 1:43.92 and picked up second place finishes in the 100 fly (51.38) and 200 fly (1:57.47). He also helped the Buffs achieve another NAIA "A" cut in the 200 medley relay (1:35.92).

Blazo notched NAIA qualifying times in the 50 free (25.50), 100 free (55.66) and 200 free (1:58.68).

Milligan swimming wraps up its regular season schedule on Saturday aga