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The Nebraska swimming and diving team has a busy weekend ahead competing against both Northern Iowa and South Dakota State. The Huskers will travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 30 to take on Northern Iowa at 4 p.m. The following day the team will return home to host South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Devaney Natatorium.
Nebraska enters this busy weekend coming off of a successful Alumni meet, which featured a record alumni turnout and saw several Huskers capture victories. In Nebraska’s last dual meet competition, the Huskers defeated Iowa State, 187-113. Taryn Collura, Katt Sickle and Anna Filipcic led the way against the Cyclones each notching two wins.
Nebraska holds a 7-0 all-time record against Northern Iowa. The Panthers will enter Friday’s meet with a 2-2 record boasting victories over South Dakota and South Dakota State. Northern Iowa’s two losses have come at the hands of Iowa and Michigan State.
The Huskers also have an impressive all-time record against South Dakota State defeating the Jackrabbits in all 11 meetings. South Dakota State will travel to Lincoln, Neb., with a 0-2 record having dropped contests to Northern Iowa and North Dakota.
Saturday’s meet against South Dakota State will feature a Halloween theme. 100 trick or treat pillow cases and 100 Halloween duckies will be given out at the meet. Costumes are encouraged for those attending the meet.
Following this weekend’s action Nebraska will travel to Lawrence, Kan., for a dual meet against Kansas. The Huskers and Jayhawks will square off at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at the University of Kansas’ Robinson Natatorium. Check back into Huskers.com for any and all updates regarding the Nebraska swimming and diving team.
Last Time Out: Record Alumni Turnout Highlights Annual Meet
A record 54 Husker alumni returned to the Devaney Natatorium on Saturday morning for Nebraska’s 12th annual Alumni Meet. Nebraska earned a victory over the Alumni for a second straight season.
Nebraska was led by Taryn Collura against the Alumni, with Collura securing victories in both the 100-yard butterfly and 25-yard freestyle. Three other current Huskers earned victories for Nebraska. Jacqueline Juffer (50-yard backstroke), Morgan McCafferty (100-yard backstroke) and Jordan Ehly (100-yard breaststroke) all claimed first place finishes.
Nebraska also had a strong showing in the relay events, sweeping both races. The 200-yard medley relay team of McCafferty, Ehly, Lindsay Helferich and Collura earned the Huskers’ first victory, while the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Collura, Kaylyn Flatt, Sam Hardewig and Anna McDonald completed the sweep for Nebraska.
Mike Irvin earned victories in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard individual medley. The former All-American has competed in and won an event in all 12 Alumni Meets. Allan Kelsey (100-yard freestyle) and Anthony Rezek (50-yard breaststroke) added victories for the Alumni Saturday morning.