Chin, a native of La Canada, Calif., led the Wolf Pack to victory over UC Davis on Oct. 18 with wins in the 200 and 500 freestyle. She also swam on the first-place 200 medley relay team. Her time of 1:55.46 in the 200 is tops in the WAC so far this season.
Then at the Pacific Invitational, Oct. 19 and 20, Chin finished second in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:08.84 and second in the 200 backstroke in 2:07.71. The Wolf Pack finished second in the four-team meet, with 714.50 points.
Fresno State senior Jesie Lewis was also nominated for the award.