GCU named to CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams

Photo by: Wesley Kurz

7/9/2024 12:00:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving

10 Lopes earn Individual Scholar All-American honor

By: Nathan Peters

The Grand Canyon men's and women's swimming and diving teams were recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America as Scholar All-America Teams for their success in the classroom during this academic year.

To qualify for this recognition, teams had to earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

"This accomplishment is a testament to the culture on your campus and your pool deck," CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany said. "I was especially thrilled to share this news, as Coach Steve Schaffer is a member of the CSCAA board. His leadership is invaluable in the boardroom and he is among the most respected coaches on the deck. So, it is no surprise to see the GCU team earn this honor year after year."

In addition to the team, multiple Lopes were recognized as 2024 Individual Scholar All-Americans. To qualify for First-Team Scholar All-America, student-athletes must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and participated in their national championship. Second-Team selections must have also earned a 3.5 GPA or higher and met a "B" time standard for the national championship or qualified for a diving zone qualification meet.

The Lopes tallied ten athletes total.

Women's Scholar All-Americans:
Maria Brunlehner: (2nd Team)- Business Management
Paula Martinez Moreno: (2nd Team)- Business Management
Raphaela Nakashima: (2nd Team)- Business Management
Shiori Bak: (2nd Team)- Exercise Science

Men's Scholar All-Americans:
Alex Volkov: (2nd Team)- Finance
Eli Cohen: (2nd Team)- Finance
Guillermo Carrey: (2nd Team)- Computer Science
Isaac Poole: (2nd Team)- Mechanical Engineering
Mohamed Mohamady: (2nd Team)- Computer Science
Reece Robles: (2nd Team)- Marketing

The CSCAA, founded in 1922, is the nation's first organization of college coaches. Its mission is to advance swimming and diving with coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development.