East Michigan News

Eastern Michigan University's senior diver, Rebekah Knapp, has been recognized as the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Co-Diver of the Week. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 27. This accolade marks Knapp's second recognition this season and the third in her diving career.

Knapp first earned the award earlier this season on October 23 after securing her NCAA Zone Diving Championships cut with a personal-best score of 317.25 in the 3-meter dive during a victory against Cleveland State on October 18.

In a recent competition against Oakland on November 21, Knapp achieved another first-place finish in the 3-meter dive, matching her personal-best score of 317.25. Her performance contributed to Eastern Michigan's overall win with a score of 161-139. According to Swim Cloud, her score is currently the highest in the conference. Additionally, she placed third in the 1-meter dive with a score of 267.00, achieving her second NCAA Zone Diving Championships cut for this season and leading all Eastern divers with a total of 12 points.

The Eagles are scheduled to participate in their first invitational event of the season at the Denison Invitational from December 5 to December 7 in Granville, Ohio.

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