Coyotes, Mavericks, Pioneers, Screaming Eagles split Kwik Star #SummitSD weekly accolades

South Dakota's Nick Rounds, Omaha's Owen Kipp, Denver's Julia Saxman, and Southern Indiana's Anna Bunnell earn Summit League swimming and diving honors

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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South Dakota's Nick Rounds, Omaha's Owen Kipp, Denver's Julia Saxman, and Southern Indiana's Anna Bunnell garnered the latest Summit League Kwik Star Swimming and Diving Peak Performer of the Week awards, league officials announced Tuesday. Rounds and Kipp collected the men's swimmer and diver awards, respectively, while Saxman and Bunnell secured the women's swimmer and diver honors, respectively.

Why it matters

These weekly awards recognize the top performers in Summit League swimming and diving, highlighting the talent and achievements of student-athletes across the conference.

The details

For the men, Rounds delivered another standout performance for South Dakota, setting two pool records at the USD Natatorium while sweeping four events. Omaha's Kipp turned in a strong showing at the Coyote Invite, winning the 3-meter dive with a score of 313.30 and adding a runner-up finish in the 1-meter at 268.30. Saxman led the Pioneers to their sixth dual win in the last seven meets, capturing first-place finishes in both the 50 fly and 50 free finals. Southern Indiana's Bunnell completed a diving sweep against Evansville, earning top marks in the 1-meter dive with a score of 257.18 before following up with a win in the 3-meter at 261.23.

  • The awards were announced on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Nick Rounds

A sophomore swimmer for the University of South Dakota Coyotes.

Owen Kipp

A diver for the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks.

Julia Saxman

A freshman swimmer for the University of Denver Pioneers.

Anna Bunnell

A diver for the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.

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The takeaway

These weekly awards showcase the exceptional talent and performances of student-athletes across the Summit League, highlighting the competitive nature of swimming and diving in the conference.