KANSAS — Evan Bennett and Emma Nibbelink, both of Aquinas College (Mich.), were named the KCAC Men's and Women's Swimmers/Divers of the Week, respectively, the conference office announced Tuesday. Despite its name, this award typically covers a two-week period, in order to match with the NAIA swimming & diving biweekly honors. Both student-athletes were selected for their performances from Oct. 27-Nov. 9 by a vote of conference Sports Information Directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by
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Evan Bennett — #9 Aquinas College (Mich.)
Sr. | Ludington, Mich.
| Date |
Meet Name |
Event |
Time/Score |
Individual Finish |
Team Finish |
Total # Teams |
Total # Individuals |
Cut Achieved |
| 11/07/2026 |
Dual vs. Kalamazoo College (Mich.) |
1M Diving |
313.35 |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
7 |
A |
| 11/07/2026 |
Dual vs. Kalamazoo College (Mich.) |
3M Diving |
280.05 |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
7 |
A |
Bennett swept both boards, winning the 1-meter with 313.35 and the 3-meter with 280.05. Both scores comfortably exceeded the national qualifying minimum score of 200. This marks the second consecutive instance of Bennett being named the KCAC Men's Swimmer/Diver of the Week, and the second time overall on the season that he has earned the honor.
Emma Nibbelink — #4 Aquinas College (Mich.)
Jr. | Grand Rapids, Mich.
| Date |
Meet Name |
Event |
Time/Score |
Individual Finish |
Team Finish |
Total # Teams |
Total # Individuals |
Cut Achieved |
| 11/07/2026 |
Dual vs. Kalamazoo College (Mich.) |
3M Diving |
198.89 |
1 |
N/A |
2 |
4 |
A |
| 11/07/2026 |
Dual vs. Kalamazoo College (Mich.) |
1M Diving |
191.85 |
2 |
N/A |
2 |
3 |
A |
Nibbelink took home a first-place finish in 3M diving, and was the runner-up in 1M diving, in the Saints' dual against Kalamazoo College (Mich.). Both scores comfortably exceeded the national qualifying minimum score of 180.
PREVIOUS 2026-27 KCAC SWIMMER/DIVER OF THE WEEK HONOREES
- Week 1 (Oct. 13): Oliwier Gorka, Midland (Neb.) — Men | Kenzie Radford, Midland (Neb.) — Women
- Week 2 (Oct. 27): Evan Bennett, Aquinas (Mich.) — Men | Elena Cavadas, Aquinas (Mich.) — Women
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