Ball State University Athletics
Austin Laska Named MAC Swimmer Of The Week
October 22, 2008 | Men's Swimming and Diving
MUNCIE, Ind. - - Ball State junior swimmer Austin Laska (Palos Park, Ill./A.A. Stagg H.S.) has been named the first Mid-American Conference Swimmer of the Week for the 2008-09 season as announced today by the league office.
“Austin has come a long way over the last two years,” said Ball State co-head coach Bob Thomas. “Not only has his swimming improved, he also has the most positive attitude and outlook on the team, which is showing off in his performances.”
In the Cardinals' first multi-team event of the season, the Indiana Intercollegiates hosted by Purdue, Laska took home second place in the 50 Freestyle with a clocking of 21.53. The time was only .18 behind his career-best effort of 21.35 set last season at the Sun Belt/Mid-American Conference Championships.
In addition, Laska placed fourth in the 100 Freestyle at the meet, posting a time of 48.19. He also helped guide the BSU 200 Freestyle Relay team to a third-place time of 1:28.02.
Laska and the Ball State men's swimming & diving team will return to the pool Nov. 8 with MAC foe Buffalo visits the Lewellen Aquatic Center at 1 p.m. The women's squad returns to action Oct. 31 with its league-opener at Toledo.
