Connor Vander Zalm Named MAC Swimmer of the Week

UB men’s distance freestyler earns conference award following win over St. Bonaventure

BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo junior Connor Vander Zalm earned the Mid-American Conference Swimmer of the Week Award based on his performance against St. Bonaventure last weekend as the Bulls defeated the Bonnies, 131-111. He shares the honor with Eastern Michigan’s Derick Roe.

Connor Vander Zalm

Vander Zalm won two events to help Buffalo win its final dual meet of the season. He swept the distance events, scoring a first-place finish in the 1000-yard freestyle (9:51.60), as well as the 500-yard freestyle (4:42.49). Not only was it Buffalo’s first win against St. Bonaventure since 2000, but also the first time the men have finished their season with a dual-meet record above .500 since 2000.

With the men’s regular season complete, they will take the next three weeks to prepare for the MAC/Sun Belt Championship meet, starting on February 16 in Nashville, TN.