Lawrence University Sports News

Contact: Joe Vanden Acker, Sports Information Director, 920/832-6878
For Immediate Release January 26, 2000

Lawrence's Nickel named MWC Swimmer of the Week

APPLETON, WIS. - Lawrence University's Lisa Nickel, a sophomore from Ashwaubenon, Wis., has been named the Midwest Conference Swimmer of the Week.

Nickel competed against top NCAA Division II and Division III competition last Saturday, January 22, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Nickel took fifth in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1 minute, 3.36 seconds. She also placed 12th in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:19.71.

"Lisa's performance sparked the women's team to 13 best times in 24 swims," Lawrence coach Kurt Kirner said.