YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Sophomore swimmer Tosh Kawaguchi (Cary, N.C.-Cary) was named Mid-American Conference Swimmer of the Week for the period ending Oct. 16, the league office announced today, Oct. 20. The conference's announcement marks the first time Kawaguchi has earned the award in his career.
The Cary, N.C. native led the Green and White in its season opener against Northwestern, Oct. 14, posting a trio of top-three finishes. Kawaguchi swept the backstroke events against the Wildcats for the second consecutive season, and added a second-place finish in the 200 IM in EMU's season opener.