Shannon Parrau of Towson University has made history by being named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Women's Diver of the Year, marking her as the first recipient of this award for Towson. In her senior year, Parrau dominated the CAA Championships, winning gold in both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives and accumulating 64 points for her team. This accolade adds to her previous recognition as the CAA Women's Rookie Diver of the Year in 2023 and highlights her exceptional performance, including eight CAA Women's Diver of the Week awards this regular season. Furthermore, Towson Diving Coach Sergey Meshcherskiy received the CAA Women's Diving Coach of the Year honor in his inaugural year with the team.

By the Numbers
  • Parrau scored 280.45 in the 1-meter dive and 295.85 in the 3-meter dive at the CAA Championships.
  • She has a total of 14 weekly awards, including eight CAA Women's Diver of the Week honors this season.
State of Play
  • Parrau's performance secured her a place among the top 30 in both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards at the NCAA Zone "A" Diving competition.
  • Towson's diving success includes multiple athletes being named All-CAA for various events.
What's Next

With her impressive track record, Parrau looks poised to make an impact in future competitions, including the NCAA National Championships. The recognition of her coach suggests a strong future for the Towson diving program as well, potentially attracting more talented athletes for upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Shannon Parrau's historic recognition as CAA Women's Diver of the Year not only cements her legacy at Towson but also signifies a bright future for Towson's diving program under Coach Meshcherskiy's leadership. Her achievements are a testament to hard work, dedication, and the potential for further success in collegiate diving.