ST LOUIS – University of Evansville junior Maggie Franz was recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Diver of the Week, announced by the league on Wednesday.

Franz dove her way to the top spot on the 3-meter board, during last Saturday's meet in Terre Haute, Ind., with a score of 235.95, 32 points better than the next diver.

Franz also took second place on the 1-meter board, scoring 242.40.

The Aces return to the pool on Friday to take on Southern Illinois, with diving starting at 10 a.m. and swimming beginning at 1 p.m.

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