University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Berg Collects Second WAC Diver of the Week Award
2/12/2025 1:00:00 PM | General, Women's Swimming & Diving
Madison is the only Bear to collect the honor this season
ARLINGTON, Texas – Senior diver Madison Berg was named the Western Athletic Conference's Diver of the Week, the conference office announced Wednesday afternoon. It is her second WAC Diver of the Week selection of the 2024-25 season.
A River Falls, Wis. native, Berg broke the UNC All-Time 1-meter record at the DU First Chance Meet on Friday with a score of 309.30. She surpassed the previous mark of 305.55 set in 2011 by Kelly Schmeckpepper-Cook.
Berg capped off her weekend on Saturday with another stellar performance, winning the 1-meter (308.70) and finishing second on the 3-meter (267.90) in the dual against GCU.
"Madison has done a great job of earning her recognition," said Diving Coach Jacob Butler, "She has been a trailblazer for the team. Now we must keep our focus for our championship meets."
Berg is the only Bear to collect a Western Athletic Conference Diver of the Week honor this season.
UP NEXT
The Bears will shift their focus to the 2025 Western Athletic Conference Championships in Houston, Texas. The four-day meet begins on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
A River Falls, Wis. native, Berg broke the UNC All-Time 1-meter record at the DU First Chance Meet on Friday with a score of 309.30. She surpassed the previous mark of 305.55 set in 2011 by Kelly Schmeckpepper-Cook.
Berg capped off her weekend on Saturday with another stellar performance, winning the 1-meter (308.70) and finishing second on the 3-meter (267.90) in the dual against GCU.
"Madison has done a great job of earning her recognition," said Diving Coach Jacob Butler, "She has been a trailblazer for the team. Now we must keep our focus for our championship meets."
Berg is the only Bear to collect a Western Athletic Conference Diver of the Week honor this season.
UP NEXT
The Bears will shift their focus to the 2025 Western Athletic Conference Championships in Houston, Texas. The four-day meet begins on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
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