Lauren Perdue Selected as ACC Performer of the Week

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia swimmer Lauren Perdue was selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference women’s performer of the week, the league office announced Tuesday.

Perdue, a native of Greenville, N.C., returned to the pool Saturday vs. rival North Carolina for the first time in seven weeks, helping the Cavaliers to a 170-130 victory in a dual meet over the 15th-ranked Tar Heels. She was victorious in the 50 freestyle (22.97, ‘B’) and 100 freestyle (50.22) and also anchored the 400 freestyle relay team to victory with a NCAA ‘B’ time of 3:23.53.

The Cavaliers also earned a 154-131 win at Duke Friday and are 6-0 (3-0 ACC) in dual meets this season.

It is the first weekly accolade of the season for Perdue and the second for the women’s team. Classmate Meredith Cavalier was honored on Dec. 6. It is the seventh time Perdue has been honored in her career.

The 11th-ranked Virginia women welcome Pittsburgh for their first home dual meet of the season Saturday at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Men’s and women’s diving will begin at 9:30 a.m. with swimming events to commence at 11 a.m. Admission to all UVa swimming and diving meets is free.