Swimming and Diving

Eleven Huskers Garner All-Big 12 Academic Honors

Dallas, Texas -- Ten Nebraska swimmers and one Husker diver have been named to the All-Big 12 Conference Academic team, the league office announced Tuesday.

Highlighting the list for Nebraska is two-time first-team honoree Susan Walker. A junior from Plano, Texas, Walker is pursuing a degree in communication studies.

To be eligible for selection, the student-athlete must participate in 60 percent of the competitions, as well as maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average cumulative over the previous two semesters. Freshmen are not eligible for selection.

First Team Selections:

Name Year Major Hometown
Rachael Armijo So. Elementary Education Omaha, Neb.
Kristin Broyhill So. Int'l. Business/Int'l. Studies Dakota City, Neb.
Jerilyn Drummond So. Undeclared Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Laura Landgreen Jr. Elementary Education Eugene, Ore.
Sarah Mugge So. Biological Sciences Spencer, Iowa
Kristin Petersen So. Family and Consumer Sciences Omaha, Neb.
Amanda Spark So. Elementary Education Spencer, Iowa
Kristin Vahle Jr. Nursing Norfolk, Neb.
Susan Walker Jr. Communication Studies Plano, Texas

Second Team Selections:

Name Year Major Hometown
Ashley Peterson Jr. Advertising Lincoln, Neb.
Yasmin Saad Sr. Broadcasting Omaha, Neb.