University of Northern Iowa Athletics
University of Northern Iowa
MVC Championships
UNI Shatters Records, Finishes Third At MVC
2/20/2016 8:28:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
CARBONDALE, Ill.-- The University of Northern Iowa wrapped up conference action today at the MVC Championships. The Panthers came in third.
A new MVC record was set by Crystal Florman, Aftin Phyfe, Autumn Roepsch and Molly Lembezeder in the 400 Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:23.56
Veronica Herrmann received a second B Cut today. Herrmann took first place in the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 2:15.55, breaking her school record. Herrmann's two B Cut finals are the first in school history.Â
Aftin Phyfe broke her school record in the 200 Backstroke with a time of 2:03.12, coming in third.
Molly Lembezeder and Crystal Florman took first and second place in the 100 Freestyle. Lembezeder swam a 50.79 and Florman swam a 50.99.Â
Allie Bey took fourth place in the 3-meter diving finals. Sarah Kemp followed in fifth and Alyssa Deuso came in seventh. Â
Madison Rinaldi won the consolation final of the 200 Backstroke with a time of 2:03.26. Sierra Sachtjen finished with a time of 2:05.22 in the consolation.Â
Olivia Knowles finished in the Top-8 of the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 2:26.95. Jill Georgen nabbed a new PR in the event with a time of 2:27.29.Â
Taylor Ostrowski nabbed a new PR in the 200 Butterfly with a time of 2:05.75, winning the consolation final. Â
"There are so many highlights from this week," said Head Coach Doug Humphrey. "The excitement from one event snowballed into all the events."Â Â
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Honors for the PanthersÂ
1st Team All Conference: Crystal Florman, Veronica Herrmann, Molly Lembezeder, Madison Rinaldi, Autumn Roepsch, Rachel Siebenaller, and Aftin Phyfe.  Â
Honorable Mentions: Allie Bey, Stephanie Jackson, Sarah Kemp, Olivia Knowles, and Alyssa Deuso. Â
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Coaches of the YearÂ
Coach Doug Humphrey and Diving Coach Lori Meierbachtol received their respective Coach of the Year awards following the tournament. Â
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Up NextÂ
Senior divers Allie Bey and Sarah Kemp head to the Zone "D" Diving Championships, March 7-9 in College Station, Texas.Â
NCAA Championships will be held March 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. Â
For all updates and breaking news about the UNI Swimming and Diving team go to unipanthers.com or follow them on Twitter @UNISwimming. Â
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