Hawkins and MacPherson claim AAC Swimmer of the Week awards

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 31, 2022) – Milligan University swimmers Ben Hawkins and Gabby MacPherson were named the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Swimmers of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

The announcement marks the fifth-straight week the Buffs have swept the AAC's weekly swimming awards. Hawkins earns his first weekly honor in 2021-22 while MacPherson collects her second of the season.

In the Buffs' regular season finale against Lees-McRae, Hawkins earned first place finishes in the 50 yard breaststroke (27.09) and 100 breast (58.90). His 100 time was an NAIA national qualifying effort.

MacPherson notched a win in the 50 yard butterfly (27.29) and posted a national qualifying time in the 200 free (1:59.25). She swam 25.62 in the 50 free.

Milligan's No. 5 men and No. 6 women set their sights on the AAC Championship Feb. 10-12 at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.