Jon Bernard Named BIG EAST Swimming Athlete of the Week

10.22.21 | Swimming

Bernard set three conference-best times at Akron Zips Classic

By: Hayley Schletker, Xavier Athletic Communications

NEW YORK - After setting the top time in the BIG EAST this season in three events last weekend, Jon Bernard earned conference Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Friday.

Bernard was the top point scorer for the Musketeers at the Akron Zips Classic last Friday and Saturday. He collected 62 points on a pair of second-place finishes, as well as a fourth and a sixth place finish through the two-day, three session meet. Jon's time of 2:05.60 in the 200 breast was good for second place and is the top time by a BIG EAST competitor so far this season.

Bernard's time of 1:53.84 in the 200 IM also earned second place and leads the conference. Bernard also set the fastest time so far in the BIG EAST in the 400 IM (4:06.30) and the second fastest time in the 100 breast (57.94) at the meet.

Xavier is back in action on Saturday, October 23, traveling to Oakland with events getting underway at 1:00 p.m.