University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Swimming and Diving Opens Home Season
10/12/2017 6:37:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa---The University of Northern Iowa women's swimming and diving team open their home season this weekend, hosting Nebraska and Sioux Falls.
The Nebraska Huskers come to the Glen F. Henry pool on Oct. 13 for a 4 p.m. meet. The Huskers, who won last year's meet against the Panthers, lead the series 8-0. Returning to the pool from last season include Kaylyn Flatt, Jordan Ehly, Bridget Pacilio, Allie Worrall, Dana Posthuma and Tori Beeler. Â
The Sioux Falls Cougars visit the Panthers on Oct. 14 for a 3 p.m. meet. The Panthers opened the 2016-17 season hosting the Cougars and lead the series 1-0. Sioux Falls's Cassie Wright was mentioned as the USF swimmer to watch.
"This team just keeps getting better and it's exciting to watch," commented assistant coach Abby McMahon.
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Last Time in the Pool
The Panthers opened the 2017-18 season on the road, competing against Iowa and Michigan State.
Sophomore Katie Taylor continued to make a splash in the pool, taking first in the 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke, and 200 IM. Taylor, who reset the MVC record last season in the 200 IM, swam a 2:00.26. Taylor swam a 55.55 in the 100 backstroke and a time of 2:00.26 in the 200 backstroke, respectively.
Moriah Ross swam into first place in the 200 breaststroke, swimming a time of 2:18.85. Ross received second place in the 200 IM, timing in at 2:09.05. In the 100 breaststroke, Ross was seconds away from first, swimming a 1:04.58.Â
Senior Molly Lembezeder swam to a third place finish in the 50 freestyle, timing in at 23.76.
Kylie Engstrom took third place in the 500 and 1000 freestyles, swimming a 5:10.94 and 10:36.15 respectively.
In the diving well, Alyssa Deuso had a dive score of 223.05 in the 1-meter competition. Hannah Brummel received a score of 219.35 and Izzy Bunchek dived a 209.40. Â Brummel led the Panthers in the 3-meter diving, receiving a score of 234.20. Deuso scored a 224.80.
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The Nebraska Huskers come to the Glen F. Henry pool on Oct. 13 for a 4 p.m. meet. The Huskers, who won last year's meet against the Panthers, lead the series 8-0. Returning to the pool from last season include Kaylyn Flatt, Jordan Ehly, Bridget Pacilio, Allie Worrall, Dana Posthuma and Tori Beeler. Â
The Sioux Falls Cougars visit the Panthers on Oct. 14 for a 3 p.m. meet. The Panthers opened the 2016-17 season hosting the Cougars and lead the series 1-0. Sioux Falls's Cassie Wright was mentioned as the USF swimmer to watch.
"This team just keeps getting better and it's exciting to watch," commented assistant coach Abby McMahon.
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Last Time in the Pool
The Panthers opened the 2017-18 season on the road, competing against Iowa and Michigan State.
Sophomore Katie Taylor continued to make a splash in the pool, taking first in the 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke, and 200 IM. Taylor, who reset the MVC record last season in the 200 IM, swam a 2:00.26. Taylor swam a 55.55 in the 100 backstroke and a time of 2:00.26 in the 200 backstroke, respectively.
Moriah Ross swam into first place in the 200 breaststroke, swimming a time of 2:18.85. Ross received second place in the 200 IM, timing in at 2:09.05. In the 100 breaststroke, Ross was seconds away from first, swimming a 1:04.58.Â
Senior Molly Lembezeder swam to a third place finish in the 50 freestyle, timing in at 23.76.
Kylie Engstrom took third place in the 500 and 1000 freestyles, swimming a 5:10.94 and 10:36.15 respectively.
In the diving well, Alyssa Deuso had a dive score of 223.05 in the 1-meter competition. Hannah Brummel received a score of 219.35 and Izzy Bunchek dived a 209.40. Â Brummel led the Panthers in the 3-meter diving, receiving a score of 234.20. Deuso scored a 224.80.
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