NEWS | CSCAA individual Scholar AA announcement presser
NEWS | CSCAA Scholar AA teams announcement presser
 
Norfolk, Va.----Thirty-two Wingate University swimming student-athletes are Scholar All-Americans, as named by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Both WU swimming squads were named Scholar All-America teams by the same organization.
 
To qualify for Scholar All-America recognition, the student-athlete must have a 3.500 (or higher) grade point average (2025 spring semester GPA or 2024-25 academic year GPA) and have competed at the NCAA Division II championship meet. The CSCAA also recognizes a second team squad for those not qualifying for NCAAs. Teams are recognized if they maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher during the 2025 spring semester.
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate head men's and women's swimming coach Kevin Hennessy
 
"I continue to be impressed by our teams. The work they put in the pool, but also the classroom really shows their dedication to everything they do. I know the confidence and mindset these teams have is only going to continue to grow."
 
"We continue to set the foundation for strong performance at a national level, both athletically and academically. It's a great year when we are ranked in the top 10 for our achievements in the pool and out of the pool. We are so proud of our men and women and can't wait to have them all back on campus for the coming season." 
 
Wingate men's swimming rising senior team captain Ney Chagas Filho
 
"As a finance major at Wingate University, I've been thoroughly impressed by how the academic program has surpassed my expectations. Professors foster an interactive environment, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration through case studies and projects that mirror industry challenges. The small class sizes allow for personalized guidance and resources like the Center for Vocation, Internships and Career Services have been instrumental in connecting academic learning to career opportunities, ensuring I'm well-prepared for the finance world."
 
"One professor who has been particularly impactful is Dr. Barry Cuffe. His teaching style, often described as that of a 'math coach,' challenges students to surpass expectations while making quantitative concepts like IF statements and data analysis practical and engaging."
 
Wingate women's swimming rising senior team captain Franziska Muhlberger
 
"I am majoring in biology with double minors in chemistry and psychology, expecting to graduate in May 2026. Wingate has helped me pursue and achieve my academic goals by fostering a culture that values both excellence and balance. The support from faculty - especially in the biology department - has been great…and I've felt encouraged to push myself in the classroom while staying disciplined in the pool. One professor who has made a lasting impact on me is Dr. Brett Schofield. His passion for teaching and genuine investment in students' success has inspired me to approach my studies with the same commitment I bring to the pool."
 
"The combination of personalized attention in small classes, challenging coursework and a community that celebrates academic achievement has made my time at Wingate incredibly rewarding so far. Being part of a team that excels both in competition and in the classroom has been motivating and uplifting and I am especially excited to enter my senior year as one of the captains of the women's swim team."
 
Women's CSCAA notes
 
- Wingate has earned CSCAA Scholar All-American team laurels 48 of the last 48 semesters

- Wingate had 19 CSCAA Scholar All-Americans as the 'Dogs compiled a 3.60 team GPA
 
- Class of 2025 alumna Lucie Andrews is a four-time CSCAA Scholar All-American
 
- SAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Marta Beesmans Barquero is a three-time winner
 
- Nina Azirovic and Franziska Muhlberger are also three-time honorees
 
- In the pool, the Bulldogs won the SAC championship meet for the third year in a row
 
- Wingate finished 13th at NCAAs in Indianapolis
 
Men's CSCAA notes
 
- Wingate had 13 CSCAA Scholar All-Americans this year with a 3.49 team GPA
 
- Three Bulldogs are three-time CSCAA Scholar All-Americans
 
- This list includes Ney Chagas Filho, Miguel Marcos and Martin Racek
 
- Chagas Filho was a second team CSC Academic All-America® selection
 
- He was the SAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for swimming as well
 
- In the pool, Wingate won the SAC championship meet for the third year in a row
 
- The Bulldogs finished sixth at NCAAs in Indianapolis
 
CSCAA

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), is the nation's first organization of college coaches. The mission of the CSCAA is to advance the sport of swimming and diving with coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development.
 
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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Wingate women's swimming
CSCAA Scholar All-Americans (19)

Cornelia Almqvist
Lucie Andrews
Nina Azirovic (second team)
Marta Beesmans Barquero
Nicol Bellardi
Valentina Zapata Ceballos
Chloe Daybell (second team)
Wiktoria Dwojak (second team)
Giulianna Garcia (second team)
Bahar Gursu (second team)
Vera Karlsson
Livia Kingsland (second team)
Annika Luce
Andrea Maltoni (second team)
Franziska Muhlberger (second team)
Elizabete Paula Ozola
Emily Shuttleworth (second team)
Jessica Widdowson (second team)
Grace Wilson (second team)

Wingate men's swimming
CSCAA Scholar All-Americans (13)

Tymofii Chemeryk (second team)
Gabriel da Costa (second team)
Ney Chagas Filho
Vladimir Krstulovic (second team)
William Lerna (second team)
Miguel Marcos
Michele Orru' (second team)
Giacomo Pietrini (second team)
Martin Racek (second team)
Yassine Sebbata
Manoel Silva (second team)
Alex Smyre
Anton Witzell