EIU's Scaliatine, OU's Oates Earn Weekly Awards

EIU's Scaliatine, OU's Oates Earn Weekly Awards

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Matt Scaliatine, Eastern Illinois

Fr., Lombard, Ill./Glenbard East

Scaliatine earns Athlete of the Week honors after leading Eastern Illinois to a first-place finish at the Panther Invitational last weekend. The freshman won both the 100 (1:01.88) and 200 (2:13.94) breast and placed second in the 400 individual medley (4:25.15). His time in the 400 IM ranks third in the league this season, while his 100 breast time ranks fourth.

Also nominated: Eric Hollingsworth, IUPUI; Ryan Kish, Oakland.

Previous honorees: Oct. 31 - Aaron Holdsworth, Oakland; Oct. 22 - Jaron Tuttle, IUPUI; Oct. 16 - Anthony Holzhauer, Western Illinois; Oct. 10 - Marcin Unold, Oakland.

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Chelsea Oates, Oakland

Fr., Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids HS

Oates claims Athlete of the Week honors after leading Oakland to a 130-111 win over Wright State last weekend. She swept the springboards for the Golden Grizzlies, finishing with a score of 247.27 on the one-meter board and a 210.67 on the three-meter board. Her one-meter score was a new best for The Summit League this season.

Also nominated: Patty Young, Eastern Illinois; Carrie Ford, IUPUI; Jen Madgiak, Western Illinois.

Previous honorees: Oct. 31 - Lauren Patterson, Oakland; Oct. 22 - Agnes Solan, Oakland; Oct. 16 - Kaley Rowe, Western Illinois; Oct. 10 - Lauren Zillmer, Eastern Illinois.