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Chambo named CSCAA Scholar All-American
Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Chambo named CSCAA Scholar All-American

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University women's swimming and diving senior Kyri Chambo was named a CSCAA Scholar All-American Second Team selection on Wednesday as part of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) release. The CSCAA recognized a total of 2,290 (1,270 women and 1,020 men) swimmers and divers as Scholar All-Americans for the 2022-23 season.

"Congratulations to these exceptional student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding achievements both in the classroom and in their sport," said Executive Director, Samantha Barany.  "The CSCAA takes pride in recognizing individuals who excel in academics while competing at the highest level."

To be named to the First-Team Scholar All-America, student-athletes must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.50 and participate in their respective national championship. Second-Team selections also earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher and met the "B" time standard for the national championship or participated in a diving zone qualification meet. All criteria can be found on the CSCAA website.

More from Executive Director Barany: "Earning a 3.5 GPA or higher is a remarkable accomplishment requiring dedication, discipline, and a commitment to academic excellence. Furthermore, competing at the national level is a testament to their talent, dedication, and perseverance in the water.  These student-athletes have set themselves apart from their peers by excelling in both areas, showing their exceptional abilities and drive for excellence."

Chambo put the finishing touches on the greatest diving career in program history in 2022-23, taking home conference Diver of the Meet honors for the fourth-consecutive year and qualifying for NCAA Zones. She was a three-time NEC Diver of the Meet before taking home the title in Bryant's first year in the America East this winter. A psychology major, Chambo was also named the Bryant Athletics Kati Machtley Career Award winner at the annual end-of-year banquet. 

Nearly 47% of the swimming & diving student-athletes honored are receiving a degree in a STEM related field. Top majors, in order, included Business, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Exercise Science and Mechanical Engineering. Below is a breakdown of the number of students recognized in each division:

  • Division I: 1,201 students were recognized - 721 women and 480 men.

  • Division II: 356 students were recognized - 194 women and 162 men.

  • Division III: 561 students were recognized - 265 women and 296 men.

  • NAIA: 139 students were recognized - 72 women and 67 men.

  • NJCAA: 33 students were recognized - 18 women and 15 men.

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), is the nation's first organization of college coaches. The mission of the CSCAA is to advance the sport of swimming and diving with coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.