BRYANT'S SMITH NAMED NEC SWIMMER OF THE WEEK

January 26, 2010

FRESHMAN MOLLY SMITH NAMED NEC SWIMMER OF THE WEEK

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After five first-place finishes and adding another school record, Bryant University freshman Molly Smith (Belmont, Mass.) has been named the Northeast Conference Swimmer of the Week.  The announcement was made today by the conference office and is the second honor this year for Smith and third overall for Bryant swimming.

Smith had a great week for the Bulldogs, placing first in five events over two meets.  Against Holy Cross last Wednesday night, Smith set a new school record in the 200 meter freestyle (1:59.48), just edging past teammate Jess Looney's 2006 record of 1:59.73. She later took top honors in the 100 (1:09.20) and 200 meter breaststroke (2:30.95) in BU's win.

On Saturday, Smith took home two more first place finishes in a loss at Stony Brook as the freshman won the 200 meter butterfly (2:20.14) and 200 meter individual medley (2:16.73).