The CUNY Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week is Justyna Maksimiuk of John Jay, who led the Bloodhounds (3-3; 1-2 CUNYAC) in a 57-38 loss to the US Merchant Marine Academy.
Maksimiuk, primarily a freestyle sprinter, won the 50-yard freestyle in 28.14 and placed second in the 100-free in 1:00.80. She also took second in the 100-breast.
To date, Maksimiuk has earned wins in 10 races this season and has finished no worse than second.
John Jay now takes a considerable break, and next competes at western Connecticut on January 6, 2010.