INDIANAPOLIS – Paul Huch and Joe Smith of Oakland men's swimming and diving have been named Horizon League Nike® Swimmer and Diver of the Week the league office announced Tuesday.
 
Huch recorded an impressive eight first place finishes over the weekend, going a perfect four-of-four on Friday and Saturday. In Friday's meet against IUPUI, Huch raced to first place finishes in the 400 medley relay (3:19.35), 50 free (20.39), 100 free (45.07), and 200 free relay (1:23.29) in Oakland's 194-106 win over the Jaguars. The senior continued his winning ways on Saturday against Michigan State, finishing first in the 200 medley relay (1:30.51), 50 free (20.36), 100 free (44.91), 400 free relay (3:01.21).
 
Smith swept the 1 meter and 3 meter competition on Friday and Saturday earning four first place finishes over the weekend for the Golden Grizzlies. In Oakland's meet against IUPUI, Smith recorded a 368.85 in the 1 meter, and a 363.00 in the 3 meter competition. Smith continued his domination on the diving board the following day against Big Ten competitor, Michigan State, placing first in the 1 meter (366.53) and 3 meter (343.95).
 
This marks the third time this season Huch has earned this award, and the fourth time for Smith.
 
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