BURNSVILLE, MN - After a stellar weekend in Jamestown, ND, Maria Strong was named the NSIC Swimmer of the Week for the first time in her career.

Strong won four individual events and four relays at the Knight Invite, helping the Marauders defeat the University of Jamestown (231-43) and the University of Sioux Falls (178-83) in duals.

The senior from Overland Park, KS, was a part of the winning relays in the 200 Medley (1:49.30), 200 Freestyle (1:38.12), 400 Medley (4:03.21), and 400 Freestyle (3:40.85). Strong took down the 50 Free (24.12), 100 Back (59.81), 100 Free (54.24), and the 100 Fly (59.07) at the Knight Invite.

She swam a 23.75 leg in the 200 Free Relay, which ranks first in the NSIC for the 50 Free. Strong also ranks 4^th in the conference in the 100 Fly, 5^th in the 100 Back, and 9^th in the 100 Free.

The Marauders return to action on November 6-7 against Augustana University and the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD.

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