FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced the selection of 781 teams from 459 institutions for the Scholar All-America Team for the Fall 2024 semester. Both the Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. The full announcement of the CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams can be found here.
To earn the prestigious recognition, teams are required to achieve a grade point average (GPA) above 3.0 during the Fall 2024 semester. Of all the selected teams, 654 – including both NSU programs – recorded a GPA of 3.30 or higher, qualifying them for the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition All-Sport Academic Standings.
The Nova Southeastern University Women’s Swimming team was recognized for their academic excellence with a 3.59 GPA, while the NSU Men’s Swimming team earned their honor with a 3.47 GPA.
Head Coach Ben Hewitt, who has guided the Sharks swim programs since 2016 and led the NSU women’s swim team to back-to-back NCAA Division II national championships, continues to uphold a tradition of excellence both in the classroom and in the pool.
“I’m proud of the team’s continual growth in the classroom, and I am excited to report we’ve once again been named a CSCAA Scholar All-American program,” stated Hewitt. “This is a true team effort, and I’m so pleased to see our student-athletes are maintaining a high level of achievement. Thanks also goes to our academic team led by (Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services, Senior Woman Administrator and Title IX Coordinator) Rachel Fineberg and (Athletic Academic Services Manager) Deanna Rivero, Ed. D.”
Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA, commented on the impressive accomplishments, saying, “The commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by these teams is truly admirable. It is inspiring to see student-athletes excel both in the pool and in the classroom. The CSCAA takes great pride in honoring and celebrating their dedication and achievements.
The CSCAA extends its congratulations to all the teams and student-athletes on their remarkable achievements in the classroom during the Fall 2024 semester. This commitment to excellence is a testament to the student-athletes’ dedication to both their sport and academic pursuits.
The Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs will be back in the pool to compete for the Sunshine State Conference Championships beginning on Wednesday, February 12th, at the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center in Ocala, Fla. The NSU Women’s Swimming program has won four consecutive SSC titles, eight overall, dating back to the 2020 championship. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Swimming, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.
