De Villard Recognized in MAAC Weekly Swimming Awards

Canisius freshman freestyle and backstroke swimmer Marin de Villard was recognized by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference as the league announced its weekly awards on Wednesday. De Villard was chosen as Men’s Swimmer of the Week for the third time this season, after winning six of the eight events he competed in last weekend meets against John Carroll and Niagara. De Villard won all four events in Canisius’ home meet versus John Carroll. He took first prize in the 200 back (1:52.57), 500 freestyle (4:50.41), 100 back (51.10) and led a 200 medley relay victory with a 23.46 backstroke split.…