Rock Hill, S.C.----Wingate University senior Natalia Dwojak (Lublin, Poland) and freshman Artur Vilela de Queiroz (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are this week's South Atlantic Conference WePlayed Sports Swimmers of the Week, as selected by the league's corporate office. Dwojak is honored for the fourth time in her Wingate career, while Vilela de Queiroz receives his first career SOTW award.
 
Natalia Dwojak
SAC Swimmer of the Week
 
Natalia Dwojak won two individual events, leading the Bulldogs to a 132-130 victory over Queens University of Charlotte in the Levine Center Friday, October 17. With the thrilling victory, the visiting Bulldogs collected their first dual meet triumph against the host Royals. Dwojak touched first in the 100 Breaststroke (1:03.80) and the 50 Freestyle (24.04). She earned two silver medals in the 200 Medley Relay (1:44.96) and the 200 Freestyle Relay (1:36.72).
 
Artur Vilela de Queiroz
SAC Swimmer of the Week
 
Artur Vilela de Queiroz won three individual events, leading the Bulldogs to a 132-130 triumph over Queens University of Charlotte in the Levine Center Friday, October 17. The visiting Bulldogs earned their second consecutive dual meet victory over the host Royals. Vilela de Queiroz earned gold medals in the 100 Breaststroke (55.45), the 200 Breaststroke (2:03.59) and the 200 Individual Medley (1:50.18). He earned a silver medal in the 200 Medley Relay (1:29.43).
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate head coach Kevin Hennessy
 
"It is great to see Artur and Natalia recognized by the South Atlantic Conference. They're off to a great start to the season. Artur has made a big impact on our men's team already, even as a freshman. Natalia's presence as a senior and her ability to race in any situation has really come full circle. She has started this year very strong. Congratulations to both of them. WU WHAT? WU SWIM!"
 
On the Horizon for the Bulldogs
 
The top-10 Wingate teams return to the pool Friday, traveling to Salisbury to face South Atlantic Conference foe Catawba. The first event is slated for a 4 p.m. start (Bulldog fans, please note the new starting time).
 
Wingate University
 
Wingate University is a lab of difference-making that serves more than 3,400 students in North Carolina and offers 60 degree pathways, including 37 undergraduate majors, 10 pre-professional tracks and five dual-degree programs. Graduate students choose from seven master's and five doctoral programs. The University is home to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, the Levine College of Health Sciences, the Byrum School of Business, the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a leader in healthcare education where nearly one in five undergraduate students is preparing to be a pharmacist, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate's 30 teams compete in NCAA Division II and have brought home the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award the past 17 times it has been awarded. The University's motto is "Faith, Knowledge, Service." View current news and videos at www.wingate.edu.
 
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