Delaware Swimmers Earn Academic Recognition from ASUN Conference

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:51 AM

The ASUN Conference has honored three University of Delaware men's swimming and diving team members for their academic excellence. Matvei Namakonov, Jacob Replogle, and Dylan Smolders received All-Academic recognition from the conference on Tuesday.

The University of Delaware men’s swimming and diving program has reason to celebrate after the ASUN Conference recognized three of its student-athletes for outstanding academic performance.

On Tuesday, the conference revealed that Matvei Namakonov, Jacob Replogle, and Dylan Smolders had all earned ASUN All-Academic honors for their achievements in the classroom.

The announcement came from Jacksonville, Florida, where the conference is headquartered, highlighting the academic excellence demonstrated by these Blue Hens swimmers alongside their athletic commitments.

This recognition underscores the dedication these student-athletes have shown in balancing their demanding training schedules with their academic responsibilities at the university.

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