SIOUX FALLS, SD – The University of Mary swimming and diving team (7-0) continues to dominate in dual competition, defeating the University of Sioux Falls 155-48 on the road. UMary won all 11 swimming events.
Maria Strong (100 Free) and
Olivia Gibbons (100 Breast) both recorded NCAA "B" cut times. The Marauders now have three scholar athletes who have NCAA B cut times, combining for a total of six qualifying marks.
The dual opened with the 200 Yard Medley Relay, where the team of
Haylee Beeler,
Kseniia Teriagova,
Peyton Wunderlich, and
Maria Strong won with a time of 1:44.74.
The Marauders claimed the top four spots in the 200 Yard Freestyle.
Elise Altringer (1:57.75), followed by
Charlie Hull (2:00.70),
Becca Smith (2:02.95), and
Natalie Dehring (2:02.96).
Haylee Beeler took down the 200 IM, posting an impressive time of 2:09.28. Beeler then won the 500 Yard Freestyle with a time of 5:12.87.
UMary grabbed the top four spots in the 50 Yard Freestyle.
Peyton Wunderlich (24.05) was victorious, followed by
Olivia Gibbons (24.19),
Kseniia Teriagova (24.64), and
Emma Sheppard (25.02). Wunderlich won her second individual event of the day after she posted a time of 57.54 in the 100 Yard Butterfly.
Maria Strong took gold in the 100 Yard Freestyle with a dominant time of 51.74. Strong also took down the 100 Yard Backstroke with a time of 58.16.
The Marauders claimed the top two spots in the 200 Yard Freestyle relay. Strong, Sheppard, Wunderlich, and Gibbons won with a time of 1:35.49.
Ellie Nelson, Altringer, Teriagova, and Hull (1:40.38) claimed second.
Teriagova (1:02.93) and
Olivia Gibbons (1:03.38) took gold and silver in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.
The dual ended with the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay as the Marauders would again take down first and second place. The team of Gibbons, Teriagova, Wunderlich, and Strong won with a time of 3:33.96. Hull, Nelson, Dehring, and Altringer (3:40.92) placed second.
UP NEXT
The Marauders return home to host Minnesota State University Moorhead on Saturday, November 14, at 11 am in the BSC Aquatic & Fitness Center.
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