PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Eastern Connecticut State University senior Sam Ainscough was named the Little East Conference (LEC) Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while Keene State College senior Cooper Niles earned Diver of the Week honors. Eastern Connecticut first-year Cole DeMond was selected as Rookie Swimmer of the Week.

Swimmer of the Week: Sam Ainscough, Eastern Connecticut

Ainscough, a senior from Mystic, Conn., captured the individual title at the Blue Jay Pentathlon with a combined time of 2 minutes, 44.01 seconds across five events, winning by just 0.05 seconds. He won the 50-yard backstroke in 27.09 seconds and placed third in the 50 breaststroke (29.36), 50 freestyle (23.10) and 100 individual medley (58.62). He also finished eighth in the 50 butterfly (25.84).

Diver of the Week: Cooper Niles, Keene State

Niles, a senior from Bennington, Vt., swept the diving events in Keene State’s dual meet against Saint Michael’s. He won the 1-meter competition with 188.92 points and took first on the 3-meter board with 185.77 points. The Owls fell to Saint Michael’s, 172-109.

Rookie Swimmer of the Week: Cole DeMond, Eastern Connecticut

DeMond, a first-year from Watertown, Conn., finished fifth overall at the Blue Jay Pentathlon. He placed second in the 50-yard backstroke (27.65) and fifth in both the 50 butterfly (25.60) and 50 freestyle (23.34). He also finished eighth in the 100 individual medley (1:00.39) and 10th in the 50 breaststroke (32.59).