KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joel Thatcher of SCAD Savannah (Ga.) was named the NAIA men’s swimmer/diver of the month, announced the national office on Thursday.

Swimmer/Diver of the Month
Joel Thatcher, SCAD Savannah
SO, Mason, Ohio  

• Thatcher finished first in all but nine events
• He swam a season-best in the 200 yd freestyle as the relay leadoff, 1,000 yd freestyle, 200 yd freestyle and 500 yd freestyle

Nominees: Seth Cripe, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); John Morgan McDonald, Cumberlands (Ky.); Paulo Dias Ignacio, Jr., WVU Tech

2019-20 Men's Swimming & Diving Composite Award Winners

Week 1 (December 18): Joel Thatcher, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)