Will Ikeda Named Horizon League Swimmer Of The Week

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Freshman set two Milwaukee pool records against the Panthers and North Dakota on Nov. 8.

Will Ikeda earned his first league honor this week after outstanding performances against North Dakota and Milwaukee over the weekend.

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Nov. 12, 2008

Chicago, Ill. - UIC freshman Will Ikeda was named the Horizon League Swimmer of the Week for the period ending November 11, the league office announced on Wednesday.

The Skokie, Ill. native set a pair of new Klotsche Pool records on the road at Milwaukee last Saturday, winning both the 100 (58.09) and 200 (2:07.32) breaststroke against the Panthers and North Dakota in the Flames second meet of the weekend. UIC defeated both Milwaukee and North Dakota.

On Friday, Ikeda's runner-up finishes in the 50 (26.48) and 100 (58.17) breaststroke guided the Flames past North Dakota at the UIC Natatorium, winning the dual 179-115.

Ikeda currently has the fastest time in the league in the 200 breaststroke and has the third- fastest time in the 100 breast event.

The Flames will face Northwestern and University of Chicago in Evanston this Saturday at 1:00 p.m.