Eastern Michigan Athletics
Tom Gillis Named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
1/25/2017 12:15:00 PM | M. Swim & Dive
The sophomore picked up the honor for the first time in his career
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) — Following a sensational performance on the springboard that fueled the Eastern Michigan University men's swimming and diving team to a pair of wins against Wayne State and Tiffin, Jan. 21, sophomore diver Tom Gillis (Halifax, Nova Scotia-Citadel) was named Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week. The league office's announcement, Jan. 25, marked the first time Gillis has won the award.
In addition to being the first Eagle to garner the distinction this season, Gillis is the first to do so since Andrew Henry was honored, March 9, 2016. The sophomore carries a 3.74 grade point average as a biochemistry major.
Claiming the top spot in both the 1 and 3 meter dives, Gillis paced a dominant performance by the Eagles. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native scored 317.45 on the 1-meter, and 328.00 on the 3-meter, to lead the way for the Green and White. On the 1-meter, Gillis posted the fourth-best score in the MAC this season, and his highest of the season, before completing the sweep on the 3-meter. Additionally, Gillis was the only diver to break the 300-point barrier in both events.
Gillis and the Green and White return to competition this weekend, Jan. 28, against the University at Buffalo. The dual is set to begin at 1 p.m.
In addition to being the first Eagle to garner the distinction this season, Gillis is the first to do so since Andrew Henry was honored, March 9, 2016. The sophomore carries a 3.74 grade point average as a biochemistry major.
Claiming the top spot in both the 1 and 3 meter dives, Gillis paced a dominant performance by the Eagles. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native scored 317.45 on the 1-meter, and 328.00 on the 3-meter, to lead the way for the Green and White. On the 1-meter, Gillis posted the fourth-best score in the MAC this season, and his highest of the season, before completing the sweep on the 3-meter. Additionally, Gillis was the only diver to break the 300-point barrier in both events.
Gillis and the Green and White return to competition this weekend, Jan. 28, against the University at Buffalo. The dual is set to begin at 1 p.m.
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