Men's Swimming & Diving earns Scholar All-America honors; Schulte, Boyle pick up individual honors

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's swimming and diving team was recognized for its efforts in classroom on Wednesday, earning Scholar All-America honors from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the second-straight year.

In addition to the team honor, junior Ben Schulte (Tumon, Guam) and sophomore Tavish Boyle (Springfield, N.J.) were named Scholar All-America Honorable Mention for their efforts in and out of the pool. As a team, the Bulldogs posted a GPA of 3.25.

The selections recognize students that have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. In addition to the 997 first-team selections, 954 students were named as Honorable Mentioned selections.  These students have similarly achieved a GPA of 3.50 and achieved a "B" time standard or competed at a regional or zone qualifying meet.

For the first time in the 95-year history of the CSCAA more than 700 teams have received Scholar All-America recognition.  In total, 720 teams, representing 443 institutions achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the Spring 2017 Semester.

Schulte began his year by competing for Guam in the 2016 Rio Olympics and closed it by winning three gold medals at the MAAC Championships in February. He won the 100 breast, 200 breast and 200 IM, qualifying for an NCAA 'B' cut in the 100 breast.

Boyle also performed well at the MAAC Championships, winning two individual medals and helping the Bulldogs take home a relay medal. He finished just behind Schulte in the 200 breast and finished third in the 100 breast.