July 22, 2005

GENEVA, N.Y.—William Smith senior swimmer Becky Grossman (Mercersburg Academy/Penfield, N.Y.) recently was added to the 2004-05 College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) All-Academic Team. Announced earlier this month, a clerical error by the CSCAA omitted Grossman from the original list of honorees.

Becky Grossman was named to the CSCAA All-Academic Team. (Photo by K. Colton/SportsPics.net)

Originally told she would not be able to swim this year due to shoulder injuries, Grossman battled through the pain and reached the NCAA Championship meet. Not only did she earn a spot in the national championships, at the New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association Championships, she set five school records and matched another.

Grossman owns individual records for the 50-yard butterfly (26.97), the 100 fly (57.71), and the 50 free (24.46), and shares the 100 free record (53.46). She also is a member of the record-setting 200 free (1:39.84) and 200 medley (1:53.64) relay teams.

A two-time Liberty League All-Academic team pick, Grossman graduated in May with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biology.

Junior diver Sarah Costanza (Gwynedd Mercy/Ambler, Pa.) also earned CSCAA All-Academic honors.

For an individual to be named to the CSCAA All-Academic team, the student-athlete must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and qualify for the NCAA Championship meet.

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