2013-14 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Roster
Melissa Besman
- Position:
- Free/Fly/IM
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Solon
- Hometown:
- Solon, Ohio
Ranks in top 10 in Bison history in 1,000 free (8th), 1,650 free (8th) and 400 IM (10th) … two-time member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2012-13: Patriot League scorer in three events: 1,650 free (6th), 400 IM (10th) and 500 free (15th) ... regular competitor in 200 fly during regular season ... only win of season came in 1,000 free against Lafayette ... competed in eight different events throughout the season.
2011-12: Scored in three events at Patriot League Championships … scored in 400 IM (7th), 1,650 free (9th) and 500 free (13th) … set season-best times in all three events at conference meet … swam mainly distance freestyle events throughout season … best placing of year was a runner-up finish in the 1,000 free vs. UMBC … three top-three showings in 500 free … finished in top four in 1,000 free in all five races during season … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll member.
2010-11: Patriot League scorer in 400 IM and 1,650 free ... had seven top-10 finishes in 500 free ... won 1,650 free vs. Lehigh ... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... competed in 13 of 14 meets.
High School: Four-year swimming letterwinner at Solon High School ... four-time state qualifier ... three-time district champion ... High School All-American ... All-Ohio selection ... team captain ... Northeast Ohio Conference Scholar-Athlete.
Personal: Melissa Lauren Besman ... born June 2, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio ... daughter of Doug and Sherri Besman ... has two siblings, Matthew and Jenny ... majoring in psychology and Spanish.
