FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason junior
Zane Roberts was selected Atlantic 10 Men's Swimming and Diving Performer of the Week, while freshman
Ian Rodgers was named A-10 Men's Rookie of the Week, the league announced.
Roberts, a native of Chesapeake, Va., won three individual events and was part of a victorious relay to help the Patriots win their two-day dual over Davidson at the Richmond Duals Oct. 13-14 at the Hampton Aquaplex in Hampton, Va.
Roberts took the top spot in 50-yard freestyle (21.12) and 100-yard freestyle (46.01) on day one and claimed the 100-yard breaststroke (58.39) on the second day of competition. He also placed second in the 400-yard freestyle (3:05.57) and helped the Patriots touch the wall first in the 400-yard medley relay (3:23.21).
Rodgers, from Newport News, Va., won four individual events in the Patriots 214-190 dual meet win over Davidson. He placed first in the 200-yard butterfly (1:51.41) and 200-yard backstroke (1:49.88) on day one, then won the 50-yard butterfly (22.77) and 50-yard backstroke (23.59) on day two. He was also a member of the 400-yard medley relay team that took the top spot (3:23.21).
The Patriots are back in action when they take on La Salle on Oct. 27 and Duquesne on Oct. 28 at the Aquatic and Fitness Center in Fairfax, Va.