April 2, 2002

The University of Notre Dame men's swimming and diving team kept its tradition of academic excellence alive in 2001-02, finishing sixth in the nation according to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) All-Academic list with a 3.195 grade point average.

To qualify for this honor, the grade point average of the entire swimming and diving team, including all team members on the eligibility list, must average at least a 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. In all, 30 men's swimming and diving teams met the criteria for the 2001-02 winter/spring semester.

Notre Dame has traditionally finished well in the CSCAA academic rankings, finishing first in 1999 and second in 2001. The sixth place ranking for the 2001-02 winter/spring semester is the fifth consecutive semester the Irish have been ranked in the top 10.