SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Omaha’s Brooke Robbins and the South Dakota trio of Nick Rounds, Charlie Matthews, and Gabbie Ahrendt were named the latest Summit League Kwik Star Swimming and Diving Peak Performers of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday. Rounds and Matthews garnered the men’s swimmer and diver awards, respectively, while Ahrendt and Robbins earned the women’s swimmer and diver honors, respectively.

Rounds delivered a stellar weekend for the Yotes, placing first in seven events. The sophomore claimed victories in the 50 free, 100 free, and 200 medley relay in the Omaha dual, then followed up with first-place finishes in the 50 free, 100 fly, 200 medley relay, and 200 free relay against South Dakota State. Teammate Matthews added a pair of first-place finishes, winning the 1-meter dive against Omaha with a score of 306.68 (personal best, NCAA Zone qualifying mark) and taking first in the 3-meter dive vs. SDSU.

On the women’s side, Ahrendt paced USD with a first-place finish in the 100 fly (57.53) against Omaha, then followed with wins in the 100 fly, 100 free, and 200 medley relay vs. South Dakota State. Omaha’s Robbins posted a winning score of 255.30 in the 3-meter dive against USD and added a runner-up finish in the 1-meter with a score of 243.10.
 
MEN’S PEAK SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
Nick Rounds, South Dakota
So. | Free/Back | West Des Moines, Iowa

• Won three of four races in the dual vs. Omaha, including victories in the 50 free, 100 free, and the 200 medley relay
• Swept his events vs. SDSU, winning the 50 free, 100 fly, 200 medley relay, and 200 free relay
• Collected his sixth career weekly award and fourth this season

Also nominated: Alexander Sadowski (Eastern Illinois), Brady Wainionpaa (Omaha), Cody Vertin (South Dakota State).
 
MEN’S PEAK DIVER OF THE WEEK
Charlie Matthews, South Dakota
Jr. | Dive | Overland Park, Kan.

• Placed first in the 1M in a dual vs. Omaha with a score of 306.68, a personal best and NCAA zone qualifying score 
• Collected first in the 3M in a dual vs SDSU with a score of 277.70
• Collected his third career weekly award

Also nominated: Owen Kipp (Omaha), Roman Billings (South Dakota State).

WOMEN’S PEAK SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
Gabbie Ahrendt, South Dakota
Jr. | Free | Sioux Falls, S.D.

• Earned first place in the 100 fly with a time of 57.53 against Omaha
• Topped the podium in the 100 fly, 100 free, and 200 medley relay at the SDSU dual meet
• Collected her second career weekly award

Also nominated: Anna Mueller (Eastern Illinois), Addisyn Storms (Omaha), Gigi Hioki (South Dakota State).
 
WOMEN’S PEAK DIVER OF THE WEEK
Brooke Robbins, Omaha
Jr. | Dive | Kansas City, Mo.

• Won the 3-meter dive in the USD dual with a score of 255.30
• Finished in second in the 1-meter dive with a score of 243.10
• Collected her first career weekly award

Also nominated: Mady Schmidt (South Dakota), Lily Davis (South Dakota State).

2025-26 Swimming & Diving Peak Performers of the Week
Oct. 7
MS: Hamish McLellan, Denver
MD: Trip Gregory, Denver
WS: Addisyn Storms, Omaha
WD: Kaitlin Calvery, Denver
 
Oct. 14
MS: David Bosch, South Dakota State
MD: Owen Kipp, Omaha
WS: Gigi Hioki, South Dakota State
WD: Ava Johnson, Omaha
 
Oct. 21
MS: Hamish McLellan, Denver
MD: Colin Breuer, Denver
WS: Ellie Undem, St. Thomas
WD: Savanna Berry, Denver
 
Oct. 28
MS: Jerrin Dale, Southern Indiana
MD: Lane Pollock, Southern Indiana
WS: Samantha Synsvoll, Denver
WD: Savanna Berry, Denver       
 
Nov. 4
MS: Nick Rounds, South Dakota
MD: Nathan Frette, Omaha
WS: Julia Saxman, Denver
WD: Bella Price, Omaha
 
Nov. 18
MS: Brady Wainionpaa, Omaha
MD: N/A
WS: Julia Thomas, Omaha
WD: N/A
 
Nov. 25
MS: Nick Rounds, South Dakota
MD: Maddox Mork, South Dakota
WS: Emily DiProspero, South Dakota
WD: Maya Kelly, St. Thomas
 
Dec. 9
MS: Hamish McLellan, Denver
MD: N/A
WS: Julia Saxman, Denver
WD: N/A
 
Jan. 6
MS: Nick Rounds, South Dakota
MD: Dakotah Parker, Denver
WS: Brooke Gothard, St. Thomas
WD: Savanna Berry, Denver
 
Jan. 13
MS: Gabe Jones, Denver
MD: Trip Gregory, Denver
WS: Samantha Synsvoll, Denver              
WD: Savanna Berry, Denver
 
Jan. 20
MS: Stefan Varga, Omaha
MD: Colin Breuer, Denver
WS: Sabrina Rachjaibun, Denver
WD: Savanna Berry, Denver
 
Jan. 27
MS: Nick Rounds, South Dakota
MD: Charlie Matthews, South Dakota
WS: Gabbie Ahrendt, South Dakota
WD: Brooke Robbins, Omaha
 
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