La Salle University Athletics

Rothwell (née Fricker) was a standout in the swimming pool for the Explorers over four seasons. A Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion in the 100 and 200 backstroke in 1983-84, she also earned gold as a part of three relay teams: the 200 and 400 medley relay, and the 200 free relay.

Upon graduation, Rothwell held or was a part of six school records: the 200 individual medley, the 100 back, the 200 back, the 200 free relay, the 200 medley relay and the 400 medley relay.