February 9, 2009

WPI Freshman Andrew Lybarger Named NEWMAC Men's Swimmer of the Week

NEWMAC Men's Swimmer of the Week:

Andrew Lybarger, WPI, 2012 (Atlanta, Ga.)

Lybarger won four different events during the past week of competition, leading WPI to a 2-0 record in its final dual meets of the season. In a 132-103 win at Clark, Lybarger was victorious in the 100-yard backstroke in 55.06, while also adding a win as part of the 200-yard medley relay that touched the wall first with a time of 1:43.46. Lybarger was equally productive in a 138-118 win at Bridgewater State on Saturday. The freshman took home top honors in the 100-yard freestyle (49.45) as well as in the 1000-yard freestyle (10:36.7) to key the team win for the Engineers.