2023-24 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
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Shannon Icard
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-7
- Hometown:
- Quitman, Ga.
- Position:
- Diving
- Prev School:
- Colquitt County HS
Bio
2024-25 (So.)
One-Meter Diving (6) - 267.25
Three-Meter Diving (6) - 310.70
Platform Diving (5) - 261.00
ASUN Individual Medalist Honors (3)
2024 Three-Meter Diving (3rd)
2025 One-Meter Diving (1st)
2025 Three-meter Diving (1st)
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University is the right place for me because I love the culture of the swim and dive team. I chose Liberty because I could be surrounded by like-minded people who are pursuing a relationship with Jesus.
Is there anything special you do premeet or postmeet and why?
I read scripture and listen to worship music, but try not to look at my phone or social media within an hour of competition.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they work hard and have always been supportive and encouraging. My parents have made sacrifices for me to be able to practice and compete so I look up to their character.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment would be breaking the Liberty platform record at Conference as a freshman because I was coming back from an injury and was not sure if I was going to be able to compete. The conference meet during my sophomore year was memorable because I had a good time competing with our team.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is dinner because you can choose from a variety of foods. My favorite dinner is cubed steak, mashed potatoes, and homemade biscuits.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check text messages first.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like watching all kinds of movies and sports, especially college football and formula 1.
Do you have any current pets?
I have an American bulldog named Bessie and a cat named Charlotte.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
I am a big football fan, so Nick Chubb was one of my favorites athletes growing up.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is a necklace that my dad got me because it is simple and it has meaning behind it.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
One of Luke Combs' songs.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would like to travel all over the world.
- Posted an excellent sophomore season
- Most Outstanding Female Diver of ASUN Meet, winning one-meter, three-meter and platform diving at the ASUN Championships
- Two-time ASUN Diver of the Week (Jan. 22, Feb. 5)
- Enters junior season as program record holder in platform diving (261.00) while ranking second in program history in three-meter diving (310.70) and ninth in one-meter diving (267.25)
- Earned her spot at NCAA Zone Championships with her top scores of the season, which all came at the ASUN Championships
- Won the ASUN one-meter title with 267.25 points
- Claimed the ASUN three-meter championship by scoring 310.70
- Scored 253.00 points in winning the ASUN platform title
- Finished 16th overall on platform at NCAA Zone Championships, with her 434.80 being a new program 10-dive record for platform
- Placed 18th on three-meter at NCAA Zones, scoring 535.00 over 10 dives while becoming the first Liberty dive since 2022 to make a Zone final.
- Won platform all three times she contested it at meets prior to NCAA Zones, while winning the three-meter at TYR Senior Celebration Meet
- Had standout freshman campaign on diving boards
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
- Claimed first career ASUN medal, taking third place in A Final on three-meter at conference meet with 269.40 points
- Punched her ticket to NCAA Zone Championships with a program-record 261.00 on platform at the ASUN Championships
- Finished 19th on platform at Zone Championships (199.50)
- Placed sixth overall (233.60) on one-meter at ASUN meet
- Scored season-best 278.60 on three-meter during prelims at TYR ’85 Invite
- Her best one-meter score of the season (247.60) also came at TYR ’85 Invite
- Graduated from Colquitt County High School a year early
- As a freshman, qualified for USA Diving Zone and National Championships on one-meter, three-meter and platform
- Qualified for USA Division Zone Championships on all three boards as a sophomore, while making USA Division National Championships on platform
- Placed third in the GHSA State Championship during her sophomore season and second as a junior
- Did not compete in USA Diving competitions following junior year, as she enrolled at Liberty in the summer
- Also competed for Moss Farms Diving
- Daughter of Greg and Ginny Icard
- Intends to major in sport management: sport administration, with the goal of becoming a collegiate athletic director
- Birthday is July 5
One-Meter Diving (6) - 267.25
Three-Meter Diving (6) - 310.70
Platform Diving (5) - 261.00
ASUN Individual Medalist Honors (3)
2024 Three-Meter Diving (3rd)
2025 One-Meter Diving (1st)
2025 Three-meter Diving (1st)
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University is the right place for me because I love the culture of the swim and dive team. I chose Liberty because I could be surrounded by like-minded people who are pursuing a relationship with Jesus.
Is there anything special you do premeet or postmeet and why?
I read scripture and listen to worship music, but try not to look at my phone or social media within an hour of competition.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they work hard and have always been supportive and encouraging. My parents have made sacrifices for me to be able to practice and compete so I look up to their character.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment would be breaking the Liberty platform record at Conference as a freshman because I was coming back from an injury and was not sure if I was going to be able to compete. The conference meet during my sophomore year was memorable because I had a good time competing with our team.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is dinner because you can choose from a variety of foods. My favorite dinner is cubed steak, mashed potatoes, and homemade biscuits.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check text messages first.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like watching all kinds of movies and sports, especially college football and formula 1.
Do you have any current pets?
I have an American bulldog named Bessie and a cat named Charlotte.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
I am a big football fan, so Nick Chubb was one of my favorites athletes growing up.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is a necklace that my dad got me because it is simple and it has meaning behind it.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
One of Luke Combs' songs.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would like to travel all over the world.
Alicia (Finnigan) Cardie: Finding Purpose Outside of the Pool
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Headed to the American Conference! See you on July 1, 2025! 👀🏊♀️ #shorts
Friday, December 13
Little recap of our swim meet from against JMU🤩 #shorts
Monday, November 04
Morning lifts be like....🤣 #shorts
Friday, October 11
