Robyn Remschel Receives Swimming Honors

2016 Nov 2

Robyn Remschel of Fredericksburg TX was honored for swimming excellence this week by CollegeSwimming.com and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Recognized were women's team member Robyn Remschel, as well as War Hawks' men's teammates Jerick Pena and Austin Gombas.

Remschel and Pena were cited as the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Swimmers of the Week, after competing in last weekend's Hendrix Relays and Hendrix Classic in Conway, Ark. Remschel and Austin Gombas earned honors as the SCAC weekly winners from the web site, CollegeSwimming.com. CollegeSwimming.com selects its winners from a performance-based formula, rather than nominations.

Remschel placed second in the 200-yard backstroke at the Hendrix Classic, in a field dominated by scholarship athletes. She touched in a time of 2:08.46 minutes, while, while also competing on relays at both the Hendrix Relays and Classic meets.

The McMurry Athletics Department is committed to the enhancement of the educational experiences of its student-athletes within the established Christian Liberal Arts tradition of the university. Through the provision of equitable opportunities for growth and excellence through intercollegiate athletic competition and the intentional integration of athletic and academic experiences, the Athletics Department promotes leadership, ethical conduct, and personal well-being while fostering respect for gender equity and cultural diversity.

The McMurry Athletics Department is dedicated to the academic success and progress toward graduation of its student-athletes, as well as the development of skills necessary for lifelong social responsibility and service. Furthermore, the Athletics Department seeks to maintain personal and professional integrity by adhering to the philosophies and ethical standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the American Southwest Conference, and McMurry University.