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Pair of Bulldogs earn MW weekly honors
10/25/2022 10:00:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Fresno State senior diver Silvia Alessio was named the Mountain West Diver of the Week and freshman Samantha Arredondo earned Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Alessio, a native of Trieste, Italy, has continued her hot start to the season winning both the 1-Meter (296.70) and 3-Meter (307.50) diving last Friday in the 'Dogs dual wins over Fresno Pacific and Pacific and surpassed zone qualifiers for both events.
Hailing from Tempe, Ariz., Arredondo has gotten off to a fast start as a Bulldog winning the 100 Breast (1:05.41), 200 Breast (2:22.44) and 200 IM (2:07.73) against the Sunbirds and Tigers clocking season best times in all three events.
The Bulldogs return to the pool on Saturday heading to Nevada for a dual at 11 a.m. PT.
2022-23 MW DIVERSÂ OF THE WEEK
Oct. 4:Â N/A
Oct. 11: Silvia Alessio, Fresno State, Sr.
       Ximena Lechuga Gonzalez, San Diego, Sr.
Oct. 18: Natalie Six, Wyoming, Fr.
Oct. 25: Silvia Alessio, Fresno State, Sr.
2022-23 MW FRESHMANÂ OF THE WEEK
Oct. 4: Zoe Bresnahan, Air Force
Oct. 11: Alexis Trietley, Colorado State
Oct. 18: Natalie Six, Wyoming
Oct. 25: Samantha Arredondo, Fresno State
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
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Alessio, a native of Trieste, Italy, has continued her hot start to the season winning both the 1-Meter (296.70) and 3-Meter (307.50) diving last Friday in the 'Dogs dual wins over Fresno Pacific and Pacific and surpassed zone qualifiers for both events.
Hailing from Tempe, Ariz., Arredondo has gotten off to a fast start as a Bulldog winning the 100 Breast (1:05.41), 200 Breast (2:22.44) and 200 IM (2:07.73) against the Sunbirds and Tigers clocking season best times in all three events.
The Bulldogs return to the pool on Saturday heading to Nevada for a dual at 11 a.m. PT.
2022-23 MW DIVERSÂ OF THE WEEK
Oct. 4:Â N/A
Oct. 11: Silvia Alessio, Fresno State, Sr.
       Ximena Lechuga Gonzalez, San Diego, Sr.
Oct. 18: Natalie Six, Wyoming, Fr.
Oct. 25: Silvia Alessio, Fresno State, Sr.
2022-23 MW FRESHMANÂ OF THE WEEK
Oct. 4: Zoe Bresnahan, Air Force
Oct. 11: Alexis Trietley, Colorado State
Oct. 18: Natalie Six, Wyoming
Oct. 25: Samantha Arredondo, Fresno State
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSwim
Instagram:Â FresnoStateSwimDive
Facebook:Â FresnoStateSwim
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