CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State men's and women's swimming and diving teams continue to add to their rosters for the upcoming 2016-17 season, as head coach Paul Graham has announced the addition of three swimmers and one diver for next season. All four will enter the 2016-17 season as freshmen with four years of eligibility remaining. 

"We are very excited to add four more very talented student-athletes to our roster for next season," Graham said.  "Kevin and Kate did an amazing job all season identifying talented kids and sharing our vision.  The newest additions to the team will complement the November commits and will definitely help the team moving forward."

Women's Signee:
Roaia Mashaly | Alexandria, Egypt
High School: Egyptian British Language School
Club: Alexandria Sporting Club
Events: 200, 400, 800, 1500 Free – 200, 400 IM – 100 Fly
Accomplishments: Captured gold in the 400, 800 and 1500 Freestyle events and silver in the 400 Individual Medley at the 2015 Arab Junior Championship…Participated in the 2015 World Junior Championship in Singapore and the 2015 All-Africa games in Brazzaville, Congo…Finished second in the 1500 Freestyle, third in the 400 and 800 Freestyle, and fourth in the 400 Individual Medley at the Arab Senior Championship.
Why Cleveland State? I chose Cleveland State University because it's a Division I University and I had a friend who studied there and I was able to see how awesome the campus is.

Men's Signees:
Ryan Johnston | Grand Blanc, Michigan
High School: Grand Blanc
Club: YMCA Flint Falcons
Events: 100, 200 Back – 200, 400 IM
Accomplishments: Four-year state qualifier…Earned All-State honors in three events at the 2016 DI Michigan State Championship…Placed 14^th in the 200 Backstroke at the 2016 YMCA Short Course National Championship…Four-year letterwinner and captain.
Why Cleveland State? I chose Cleveland State because I wanted to go to a school that would better me as a student and a swimmer. The coaches were very enthusiastic about the future of the program and have big expectations in the coming years.

Samuel Sawyer | Amherst, New York
High School: Canisius
Club: Town of Tonawanda Titans
Events: 100, 200 Fly – Backstroke
Accomplishments: Holds the school record in the 100 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke events…New York State Championship qualifier in the 100 Backstroke, 100 Butterfly and 400 Freestyle Relay…Earned Academic 1^st Honors…Six-time Titans Award honoree for the Tonawanda Titans.
Why Cleveland State? I love the motivation the coaches and team have. I know that by choosing Cleveland State, I can grow not only as a swimmer, but also as a student.