SIOUX FALLS, SD – The University of Mary swimming and diving team travels to Sioux Falls, SD, to compete in a tri-dual against Augustana University and the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, November 6, at 5 pm. The Marauders then stay in Sioux Falls on Saturday, November 7, where they take on USF in a dual at 11 am.
Fans can watch live at
https://goumary.com/coverage
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FRIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
- 400 Med Relay
- 1000 Free
- 200 Free
- 100 Back
- 100 Breast
- 200 Fly
- 50 Free
- 100 Free
- 200 Back
- 200 Breast
- 500 Free
- 100 Fly
- 400 IM
- 200 Free Relay
SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
- 200 Med Relay
- 200 Free
- 200 IM
- 50 Free
- 100 Fly
- 100 Free
- 500 Free
- 200 Free Relay
- 100 Back
- 100 Breast
- 400 Free Relay
LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders continued their unbeaten run at the Knight Invite, defeating the University of Jamestown (231-43) and USF (178-83).
MARIA STRONG NAMED NSIC SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
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.
NSIC RANKS
Kseniia Teriagova is ranked 1
st in the conference in the 50 Breast (30.36), 100 Breast (1:05.33), and 100 IM (1:00.49). She is 3
rd in the 100 Free (53.72), and 4
th in the 200 Breast (2:28.05)
Maria Strong ranks 1
st in the NSIC in the 50 Free (23.75), 4
th in the 50 Fly (27.20), 4
th in the 100 Fly (58.71), and 5
th in the 100 Back (59.81).
Haylee Beeler is 1
st in the 400 IM (4:44.77), 4
th in the 200 IM (2:13.54), and 5
th in the 100 IM (1:02.25).
Gabrielle Evanson is second in the conference in the 1650 Free (18:54.66).
Peyton Wunderlich ranks second in the 50 Fly (26.90) and third in the 100 IM (1:01.83).
The Marauders rank 2
nd in the 200 Free Relay (1:38.12), 400 Free Relay (3:40.85), and the 400 Medley Relay (4:03.21). UMary is 3
rd in the 200 Medley Relay (1:48.81).
MARAUDERS PROJECTED TO FINISH 7
TH IN THE NSIC
The NSIC Swimming & Diving Preseason Coaches' Poll predicted the Marauders to take fifth in the conference. Last year, UMary took sixth place with 417 team points, a significant improvement from the previous season where UMary finished eighth with 227 points. UMary also completed its first-ever undefeated season in dual competitions last year.
STRONG NAMED ATHLETE TO WATCH
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has named senior
Maria Strong the Athlete to Watch for UMary in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Strong placed top five in all three of her individual events at the 2026 NSIC Championships, earning the Marauders 46 team points. Her best performance came in the 100 fly, where she placed runner-up (56.80), finishing .04 seconds off the winner.
RETURNERS
The Marauders have 18 returners, which include eight sophomores (
Olivia Gibbons,
Rebecca Carlson, Natalie Dehring,
Cora Mahler,
Emma Sheppard,
Becca Smith,
Grace Urke, and
Scarlett Wight), six juniors (
Gabrielle Evanson,
Felicity McCallen,
Amber Norgaard,
Sophie Pellegrino,
Lola Sheridan, and
Peyton Wunderlich), three seniors (Strong,
Elise Altringer, and
Brenna Newlan), and one fifth-year returner (Jordyn Wolsky).
Olivia Gibbons took home gold last season in the 200 Yard Breaststroke at the 2026 NSIC championships after she recorded a new school record time of 2:20.77. Gibbons was named NSIC Freshman of the Year.
NEW FACES
Head coach
Abby Loel adds seven freshmen for this season. The freshmen include
Haylee Beeler,
Avari Harmon,
Charlie Hull,
Charlie Kirton,
Ellie Nelson,
Sasha Rosko, and
Kseniia Teriagova. All seven will look to make an impact in their first collegiate season.
THE STAFF
Abby Loel returns for her fourth year in charge of the UMary program. Last season, she helped lead the Marauders to their first-ever undefeated season. She competed for UMary as a scholar-athlete from 2018-22.
Alex Lucy returns for his third year as the Marauders assistant coach.
Carly Borrman enters her second year on the staff as an assistant coach.
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