University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wednesday, February 17
St. George, Utah
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WAC Championship (Swimming) Day 1
Bears off to good start at WAC Championships
2/17/2021 7:42:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The 2021 Western Athletic Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Championships officially got underway with two events on Thursday evening.
The Bears were in a dead heat with Grand Canyon in the opening 200 medley Relay. The team of Madelyn Moore, Chelaine van de Westhuizen, Katelyn Bergin and Saana Liikonen were neck and neck with the 'Lopes coming down the stretch. Ultimately, the Bears hit was the wall at 1:41.48, just .30 second behind GCU but the fastest time of the year for UNC.
Entering a busy day two, Northern Colorado sits in third place with 64 points, just eight behind Northern Arizona and Grand Canyon who both have 72 after the first day.
DECK TALK
Lisa Ebeling, Head Coach
"Our races tonight are a good sign that we are ready for a great meet. The girls look strong and fast across the board, and sitting in third place after the first night is right where we need to be."
WHAT'S AHEAD
Thursday features the 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free and 200 free relay. Prelims begin at 11 a.m. and can be watched on the WAC Facebook page and the finals are slated for 6 p.m. streamed live on ESPN+ in the U.S. and the WAC Digital Network for international viewers.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Swim and Dive, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and download the new UNC Athletics app by clicking here.
The Bears were in a dead heat with Grand Canyon in the opening 200 medley Relay. The team of Madelyn Moore, Chelaine van de Westhuizen, Katelyn Bergin and Saana Liikonen were neck and neck with the 'Lopes coming down the stretch. Ultimately, the Bears hit was the wall at 1:41.48, just .30 second behind GCU but the fastest time of the year for UNC.
Paula Nunez Blazquez, Ali Jackson, Natalie Kayfes and Anna Austin took charge of the 800 free relay. Austin hit the wall in fourth with a respectable time of 7:31.15.Off to a great start with a 1:41.48 in the 200 Medley Relay
— UNCBears Swim & Dive (@UNC_BearsSwim) February 18, 2021
Fastest time of the year 💪💪💪#BearsStrong 🐻🏊 pic.twitter.com/iPnwyzAAcN
Bears hit the wall in 4th with a 7:31.15 in the 800 free relay#BearsStrong 🐻🏊 pic.twitter.com/dcjannWmVC
— UNCBears Swim & Dive (@UNC_BearsSwim) February 18, 2021
Entering a busy day two, Northern Colorado sits in third place with 64 points, just eight behind Northern Arizona and Grand Canyon who both have 72 after the first day.
DECK TALK
Lisa Ebeling, Head Coach
"Our races tonight are a good sign that we are ready for a great meet. The girls look strong and fast across the board, and sitting in third place after the first night is right where we need to be."
WHAT'S AHEAD
Thursday features the 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free and 200 free relay. Prelims begin at 11 a.m. and can be watched on the WAC Facebook page and the finals are slated for 6 p.m. streamed live on ESPN+ in the U.S. and the WAC Digital Network for international viewers.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Swim and Dive, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and download the new UNC Athletics app by clicking here.
Players Mentioned
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Sprint Back/Fly
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Sprint Free
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Distance Free/IM
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
Sprint Freestyle
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
Sprint Free/Back/Fly
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
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