Freshman’s team-first attitude sparks swimmers

Kauth has cemented his place as not merely a top freshman, but a top swimmer in the conference with Big East honor roll selection. Photo via SHU Athletics.So far this season, the men’s swimming and diving team has found a bevy of successes, following through on their lofty preseason expectations with an 8-1 record. Individuals on the team continue to rack up accolades, most notably freshman Tyler Kauth, who was just named Big East Swimmer of the Week for the week of Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Over the weekend, the freshman backstroker won the 100 back and 200 back that helped the Pirates capture two key wins over conference rivals Georgetown and Villanova. In addition, Kauth swam the first leg in both…