GNAC RELEASE

WINTHROP, Mass. – First-year Lindsay Franz of Simmons University Swimming & Diving was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week following an impressive performance against Western New England University in her collegiate debut.

Franz recorded a pair of second-place finishes in the 50-yard freestyle (28.37) and 100-yard freestyle (1:03.38). She also helped the Sharks earn first-place finishes in both the 200-yard medley relay (2:04.19) and 200-yard freestyle relay (1:54.99).

The Sharks return to the pool on November 5 at Smith College for a meet against their hosts as well as the Westfield State Owls.