Roueche Named American Women's Diver-of-the-Week

January 17, 2017 | Women's Swimming and Diving, Swimming & Diving

GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University junior Alicia Roueche has been named American Athletic Conference Women's Diver-of-the-Week, the league office announced today. The weekly honor is the second of her collegiate career.

Roueche posted a pair of personal best scores in a 175-113 win against Old Dominion. The junior captured the top spot in the 3-meter event with a score of 319.65 and produced a NCAA Zone qualifying score of 261.70 on the 1-meter board.

East Carolina will host UMBC in its final dual meet of the season Saturday at 1 p.m. This will also be the final meet at Minges Natatorium for head coach Rick Kobe, who is retiring at season's end after 35 years at the helm of the program.