November 18, 2010

Ashley Goins named CCSA Diver of the Week

Senior Ashley Goins (Silver Spring, MD) was announced as Women's Diver of the Week in the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association for November 8-14.  This marks the first time in over 15 years that a Howard University diver received any athletic honor and the first Diver of the Week recipient by a member of the Bison since the conference's first existence in 2007.

Goins defeated six Loyola Greyhound divers on Saturday, November 13 to catapult her to this honor. She scored a season-best 245.62 in her 1-meter diving routine and another season-best in the 3-meter event with a 199.73.

"I'm very proud to represent Howard and the rest of the team with this award," said Goins.  "I still have a lot of work to do and look forward to this weekend's meet and the rest of the season."

This is the first time a Howard Bison has won a Swimmer or Diver of the Week award this year.  Goins was also nominated for this award for the week of October 25-31.  The senior will now travel to George Mason with the rest of the Bison Swimmming and Diving teams to compete in the Patriot Invitational on November 19-21.