University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Segurola & Carlton Take Home Major CCSA Awards
04.10.2023 | Women's Swimming & Diving
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Coastal College Sports Association (CCSA) released its annual award winners on Monday and a pair of UNC Asheville student-athletes were honored for their work both in and out of the pool. Delaney Carlton was named the CCSA Swimmer of the Year, while Nora Segurola was tabbed the CCSA Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Carlton is the first Bulldog to ever be named the Conference's Swimmer of the Year, while Segurola is the fourth student-athlete from Asheville to be selected as the League's Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Carlton, who was the CCSA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2021-22, became UNC Asheville's first qualifier to the NCAA Championships in 2022-23. She qualified in both the 50 freestyle (22.07) and 100 freestyle (49.43). At the Championships, Carlton placed 31st in the nation in the 50 free.
"Delaney's accomplishments have been building these past four seasons and culminated to her most successful season ever in the pool this year," said UNC Asheville Head Coach Elizabeth Lykins. "Being the first UNC Asheville swimmer to qualify for NCAA's and the lone CCSA representative for the year is beyond thrilling! Our excitement for Delaney is only enhanced with the recognition of this award amongst our conference coaches."
Carlton, the 2023 CCSA 50 Freestyle Champion, earned the CCSA Swimmer of the Week twice in 2022-23. She was dominant in dual meets as she won the 50 freestyle during the dual meet portion of the schedule. In doing so, Carlton played a key role in Asheville finishing the season 9-0, which was the program's second straight undefeated season.
Also stellar in the classroom, Carlton intends on furthering her education and pursuing a PhD in Astronomy.
Segurola, meanwhile, has logged three semesters where she finished with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Her current GPA checks in at 3.937. In addition to her work in the classroom, Segurola was a team captain for the Bulldogs and totaled a team-high 66 points at the 2023 CCSA Championships.
"It's been a pleasure watching Nora's growth as a woman both in the pool and classroom," Lykins said. "Her presence at practices is always positive and supportive of all of her teammates. Nora's focus on her studies is unmatched with a dedication to learning and challenging herself. Congratulations, Nora, we are so very proud of you!"
Segurola is also very involved on campus and in the community. She is the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) creative director, works with Campus Recreation as a marketing lead and conducts research and marketing for the economics department.
She also is a teacher at the swim lessons in the partnerships with YTL, assisted at the annual BAA Golf Tournament, helped with the campus blood drive, participated in the 'Be The Match' campaign, and donated to the Haywood County flood victims.
Carlton, who was the CCSA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2021-22, became UNC Asheville's first qualifier to the NCAA Championships in 2022-23. She qualified in both the 50 freestyle (22.07) and 100 freestyle (49.43). At the Championships, Carlton placed 31st in the nation in the 50 free.
"Delaney's accomplishments have been building these past four seasons and culminated to her most successful season ever in the pool this year," said UNC Asheville Head Coach Elizabeth Lykins. "Being the first UNC Asheville swimmer to qualify for NCAA's and the lone CCSA representative for the year is beyond thrilling! Our excitement for Delaney is only enhanced with the recognition of this award amongst our conference coaches."
Carlton, the 2023 CCSA 50 Freestyle Champion, earned the CCSA Swimmer of the Week twice in 2022-23. She was dominant in dual meets as she won the 50 freestyle during the dual meet portion of the schedule. In doing so, Carlton played a key role in Asheville finishing the season 9-0, which was the program's second straight undefeated season.
Also stellar in the classroom, Carlton intends on furthering her education and pursuing a PhD in Astronomy.
Segurola, meanwhile, has logged three semesters where she finished with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Her current GPA checks in at 3.937. In addition to her work in the classroom, Segurola was a team captain for the Bulldogs and totaled a team-high 66 points at the 2023 CCSA Championships.
"It's been a pleasure watching Nora's growth as a woman both in the pool and classroom," Lykins said. "Her presence at practices is always positive and supportive of all of her teammates. Nora's focus on her studies is unmatched with a dedication to learning and challenging herself. Congratulations, Nora, we are so very proud of you!"
Segurola is also very involved on campus and in the community. She is the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) creative director, works with Campus Recreation as a marketing lead and conducts research and marketing for the economics department.
She also is a teacher at the swim lessons in the partnerships with YTL, assisted at the annual BAA Golf Tournament, helped with the campus blood drive, participated in the 'Be The Match' campaign, and donated to the Haywood County flood victims.
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