George Washington University Athletics
Fath, Nachtwey, Torrez Named Scholar All-Americans
7/8/2020 3:39:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving, Academic Services
Trio from swimming and diving lauded by CSCAA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Moritz Fath, Peter Nachtwey and Jackie Torrez of GW swimming and diving were honored as CSCAA Scholar All-Americans on Tuesday for their excellence in the pool and the classroom.
The three Colonials were recognized as second-team selections for earning a GPA of 3.50 or better and also recording an NCAA B-cut time or competing at an NCAA regional qualifying diving meet.
Fath was honored as a Scholar All-American for the fourth time to cap a tremendous collegiate career, while Nachtwey landed the accolade for the third straight season. Torrez makes her first appearance on the list after helping the GW women claim their first Atlantic 10 title in program history.
It's the fourth consecutive season multiple Colonials have received academic recognition from the CSCAA.
"As always, we're proud to represent GW at the highest level, both in the classroom and in the pool," GW head coach Brian Thomas said. "Jackie, Moritz and Peter exemplify our vision for the program - competing with the best and achieving both academically and athletically. Many thanks to our support staff, coaches and student-athletes for their continued hard work - Raise High!"
In his senior season, Fath cemented his place among the program's all-time greats by earning A-10 Most Outstanding Performer honors for the second time. The swimmer from Germany collected seven medals at the conference meet with five of them gold, highlighted by individual wins in the 100 free, 200 free and 500 free. He was later recognized with GW Athletics' J. Dallas Shirley Outstanding Senior Male Student-Athlete Award for his efforts.
Fath was a part of three A-10 team championships at GW and finished his career with 20 conference medals, 15 of them gold. In addition to the four Scholar All-America honors, he also garnered A-10 All-Academic honors twice, finishing with a 3.60 cumulative GPA in earning his International Business degree.
Nachtwey was named Most Outstanding Diver at the A-10 meet for the second straight season after earning repeat gold on the 3-meter board. The Ohio native closed his junior season at the NCAA Zone A Championships for the third consecutive season, highlighted by a 13th-place showing on platform.
For his work in the classroom, Nachtwey is a two-time A-10 All-Academic pick, currently holding a 3.70 cumulative GPA as he pursues a double degree in Economics and Spanish & Latin American Languages, Literatures & Cultures.
Torrez notched a pair of medals at the A-10 Championships to help the Colonials complete their steady climb to the top of the standings. The Whittier, Calif., native was named the team's Co-Most Valuable Performer after taking silver in the 200 fly (1:59.26) and bronze in the 400 IM (4:17.43). She also finished fourth in the 200 IM (2:00.15) and was part of the Colonials' fourth-place effort in the 800 free relay, as well.
Torrez closed out her academic career in style, securing a perfect 4.0 GPA for the spring semester. A regular on the A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll, she finished with a 3.20 cumulative GPA in earning her Anthropology degree.
The three Colonials were recognized as second-team selections for earning a GPA of 3.50 or better and also recording an NCAA B-cut time or competing at an NCAA regional qualifying diving meet.
Fath was honored as a Scholar All-American for the fourth time to cap a tremendous collegiate career, while Nachtwey landed the accolade for the third straight season. Torrez makes her first appearance on the list after helping the GW women claim their first Atlantic 10 title in program history.
It's the fourth consecutive season multiple Colonials have received academic recognition from the CSCAA.
"As always, we're proud to represent GW at the highest level, both in the classroom and in the pool," GW head coach Brian Thomas said. "Jackie, Moritz and Peter exemplify our vision for the program - competing with the best and achieving both academically and athletically. Many thanks to our support staff, coaches and student-athletes for their continued hard work - Raise High!"
In his senior season, Fath cemented his place among the program's all-time greats by earning A-10 Most Outstanding Performer honors for the second time. The swimmer from Germany collected seven medals at the conference meet with five of them gold, highlighted by individual wins in the 100 free, 200 free and 500 free. He was later recognized with GW Athletics' J. Dallas Shirley Outstanding Senior Male Student-Athlete Award for his efforts.
Fath was a part of three A-10 team championships at GW and finished his career with 20 conference medals, 15 of them gold. In addition to the four Scholar All-America honors, he also garnered A-10 All-Academic honors twice, finishing with a 3.60 cumulative GPA in earning his International Business degree.
Nachtwey was named Most Outstanding Diver at the A-10 meet for the second straight season after earning repeat gold on the 3-meter board. The Ohio native closed his junior season at the NCAA Zone A Championships for the third consecutive season, highlighted by a 13th-place showing on platform.
For his work in the classroom, Nachtwey is a two-time A-10 All-Academic pick, currently holding a 3.70 cumulative GPA as he pursues a double degree in Economics and Spanish & Latin American Languages, Literatures & Cultures.
Torrez notched a pair of medals at the A-10 Championships to help the Colonials complete their steady climb to the top of the standings. The Whittier, Calif., native was named the team's Co-Most Valuable Performer after taking silver in the 200 fly (1:59.26) and bronze in the 400 IM (4:17.43). She also finished fourth in the 200 IM (2:00.15) and was part of the Colonials' fourth-place effort in the 800 free relay, as well.
Torrez closed out her academic career in style, securing a perfect 4.0 GPA for the spring semester. A regular on the A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll, she finished with a 3.20 cumulative GPA in earning her Anthropology degree.
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