Panthers Fall to Iowa State in First Home Meet of the Season

Saturday, October 9

Cedar Falls, IA

2 PM

University of Northern Iowa

113.5

183.5

Iowa State University

Photo by: Malory Henze

Panthers Fall to Iowa State in First Home Meet of the Season

10/9/2021 5:49:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving

UNI vs. Iowa State Results

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa Swim and Dive team hosted Iowa State University on Saturday afternoon at the Glen F. Henry Pool. The Cyclones topped the Panthers 183.5-113.5, however, UNI picked up victories in four events.

"We are proud of how everyone continued to fight all day long," Head Coach Nick Lakin said. "Finishing with a win in the 200 freestyle relay is a great way to close out the meet."

Freshman Abby Hutchins took first place in 1-meter diving with a score of 241.80. The win on 1-meter is the first collegiate victory for Hutchins.

Faith Larsen picked up another first-place finish in the 50 freestyle with a 24.07, tying Iowa State's Carley Caughron after a strong second length. Larsen also anchored the 200 Medley Relay with a 23.57.

Sophomore Lily Ernst grabbed first place in the 200 Butterfly for the second meet in a row with a 2:08.96, holding off a late charge from the Cyclones. Fellow Sophomore Amber Finke recorded 17 points after taking first place in the 200 Backstroke, narrowly edging Cyclone Liz Richardson. Finke swam a 2:04.49, winning by 0.11. She also took second in the 100 backstroke and 200 I.M.

The Panthers won the 200 Freestyle Relay with a team of Clare Christensen, Taylor Short, Natalia Verastegui, and Larsen. On the anchor leg, Larsen came from behind to close out the meet with a win.

"We saw some great progress for many of our athletes from last weekend, which is really encouraging," Lakin said. "We all took a ton away from this meet that will help us continue to get better, both individually and as a team."

The Panthers will travel to Terre Haute, Indiana to take on the Indiana State Sycamores on October 22 at 6:00 pm. Fans can follow along using the Meet Mobile app.