NEW YORK, N.Y. – Villanova's women's swimming and diving team earned its first win of the season against Georgetown, but the accolades did not end when the meet concluded. After the women defeated the Hoyas 210-90, junior Milly Routledge was named Female Athlete of the Week.

Routledge posted a breakout performance in the Wildcats victory over Georgetown. The junior won the 100 Free with a time of 51.66 for the second fastest time in the BIG EAST behind her own time of 51.44. Routledge took part in the 200 Medley Relay where she swam the anchor leg with the fastest split of 23.56. Routledge closed out the meet with a second place finish in the 100 Back with a time of 57.88.
 
Stephen Krecsmar also earned some praise, earning Notable Performance recognition. Krecsmar posted three event wins in the Wildcats' 175-125 setback to Georgetown. The senior won the 50 Free with the second best time in the BIG EAST at 21.05 followed by victories in the 100 Free and 100 Fly at 47.00 and 50.72, respectively.

Villanova swim and dive returns to action on Nov. 15 when they travel to Penn for a competition against the Quakers at 5:00 p.m.