Swimming and diving victorious once again
Jan 24, 2019
The UNI swimming and diving team finished first-place in 13 of 16 events on their way to a 194-105 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday, Jan. 19.
The Panthers also broke seven Glen F. Henry pool records. The win advanced the Panthers to 6-2 on the season, as well as closing out their home schedule at 4-0.
Crystal Florman and Katie Taylor finished first-place in three events, each followed by Jordan McCullough and Moriah Ross finishing first in two events each. Kylie Engstrom also added another first-place finish. UNI finished first-place as a team in two events, the 200 medley relay (1:45.17), as well as the 400-freestyle relay (3:36.95).
Katie Taylor set three of the seven records, winning the 100 backstroke (55.85), 200 backstroke (2:01.17) and 200 individual medley (2:04.85).
Crystal Florman set records for the 100 butterfly (56.43) and the 50 freestyle (23.49), Moriah Ross set the record for 100 breaststroke (1:04.14) and the seventh record was set as a team in the 200 medley relay (1:45.17).
In the diving events for the Panthers, Alyssa Dueso led the way for the cats on the one meter diving board, placing second with a score of 241.26. From the three meter height, Jayden Lovell placed second, earning a score of 263.25.
Up next, the Panthers travel to Iowa City to take on the Hawkeyes as well as the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Friday, Feb. 1.
Gary Pottet • Jan 25, 2019 at 1:58 pm
Thanks for an excellent article !!!!