EIU's Tiltges, WIU's Dinkelmann Earn Athlete of the Week Honors

10/27/2009 12:00:00 AM

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Ken Tiltges, Eastern Illinois
Fr., St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles East

Tiltges claims his first Athlete of the Week accolade after first place finishes in the 200 free (1:46.45) and, the 100 free (48:27). He swam lead off for the 400 free relay winning team (3:12:25) and helped the Panthers earn a 153-109 win over Evansville. The freshman, from St. Charles, Ill., also garnered a second-place finish in the 50 free (22.19).

Also nominated: Michael Steurer, IUPUI; Mike Templeton, Oakland; Thad Stoddard, South Dakota; Mike Regan, Western Illinois.

Previous Winners: Oct. 20 - Brad Schoreit, South Dakota State.

WOMEN
Laura Dinkelmann, Western Illinois
Sr., Belleville, Ill./Mascoutah

Dinkelmann earns her first Athlete of the Week honor after recording first-place finishes in the 100 fly (1:00.57), the 200 fly (2:09.90), and 400 medley relay (4:09.01). Dinkelmann's 200 fly time is the 10^th best in Western Illinois history.

Also nominated: Elizabeth Bourgeois, IUPUI; Kelli Dicanio, Eastern Illinois; Elizabeth Hoffman, South Dakota;

Previous Winners: Oct. 20 - Sandra Czerska, Oakland.