Two Mountaineers Earn Big 12 Weekly Awards
January 15, 2026 02:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Two student-athletes from the West Virginia University swimming and diving team have earned Big 12 Weekly Awards for their performances against Pitt on Jan. 10.
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Freshmen Liam Aleman and Madalyn Witt were named Big 12 Men's Newcomer of the Week and Women's Newcomer of the Week, respectively.
Witt recorded the ninth-fastest time in program history in the 200-yard backstroke (1:59.35) while placing second against Pitt.
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Aleman was one of four Mountaineers to win an individual event, touching the wall at 1:58.15 to win the 200-yard breaststroke.
This is the first time either swimmer has earned the recognition from the Big 12. They are the first Mountaineers to earn a weekly Big 12 award since senior Gabriela Martin was named Big 12 Women's Swimmer of the Week in October.
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For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUSwimDive on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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Freshmen Liam Aleman and Madalyn Witt were named Big 12 Men's Newcomer of the Week and Women's Newcomer of the Week, respectively.
Witt recorded the ninth-fastest time in program history in the 200-yard backstroke (1:59.35) while placing second against Pitt.
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Aleman was one of four Mountaineers to win an individual event, touching the wall at 1:58.15 to win the 200-yard breaststroke.
This is the first time either swimmer has earned the recognition from the Big 12. They are the first Mountaineers to earn a weekly Big 12 award since senior Gabriela Martin was named Big 12 Women's Swimmer of the Week in October.
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For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUSwimDive on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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