Four athletes from Drew University's women's swimming and diving team have been honored as selections to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for their academic and athletic achievements. Senior Kaitlyn Zayle earned this recognition for the third time, while sophomores Kyra Gorman, Ellis Murray, and Morgan Wilson achieved their first honors. To qualify, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and meet specific competition requirements. The recognition showcases the balance of academic excellence and competitive performance within the program. These athletes contributed to the team鈥檚 strong performance, finishing third at the Landmark Conference Championships for the sixth consecutive year.

By the Numbers
  • Kaitlyn Zayle is a three-time Academic All-District honoree.
  • Gorman achieved three First Team All-Landmark Conference honors in sprint freestyle events.
State of Play
  • Drew University鈥檚 women's swimming and diving team placed third at the Landmark Conference Championships.
  • This marks the sixth consecutive year the team has finished in the top-three at the conference championships.
What's Next

Moving forward, the team aims to build on their recent successes and continue nurturing student-athletes who excel both in the pool and academically. Looking ahead to next season, the program is likely to focus on recruitment strategies to maintain high performance at the conference level.

Bottom Line

Drew University's recognition of its student-athletes highlights the commitment to academic excellence alongside competitive achievement, reinforcing the importance of well-rounded development in collegiate athletics.