Story by NU Athletic Communications
The Nebraska swim and dive team will take on Iowa State in the Big Red's annual Pink Out dual meet at the Devaney Natatorium on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. (CT).
The Huskers plan to get back on the winning track against the Cyclones after dropping a 170-130 decision at Iowa (Oct. 18).
Against the Hawkeyes, Husker All-American Gena Jorgensen captured three individual titles, while Abby Baxter captured the victory on the one-meter board.
Jorgenson, a junior from Aberdeen, S.D., swam her way to wins in both the 1,000 freestyle (10:06.98) and 500 free (4:55.64). She added another victory in the 200 backstroke (4:55.64).
Newcomer Maisie Gilford stood out for the Huskers, contributing a pair of individual runner-up finishes in the 50 freestyle (23.98) and 100 free (52.16). The junior from England also was a part of two second-place relays.
Maia Hall, a senior from Whitby, England, contributed second-place finishes in the 100 (1:03.62) and 200 (2:17.57) breaststrokes. Hall also added a third-place performance in the 200 IM (2:07.39).
In the diving well the Huskers had a strong all-around showing. Baxter scored 305.10 to take the title on the one-meter board. Kelsey Clairmont finished fifth. On the three-meter, sophomore Antonina Harned earned a runner-up finish (315.53), while Baxter took third and Nettie Knapton finished fifth.
Last Meeting with Iowa StateLast season, the Huskers powered past the Cyclones, 167-132 victory. Jorgenson led the Huskers by capturing two titles in the 1,000 (10:15.79) and 500 (4:59.84) freestyles. Nebraska native JoJo Randby contributed an individual title in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.65). Abby Baxter and Antonina Harned took first and second place in both the one-meter and three-meter dives, respectively.
Nebraska leads the all-time dual series with Iowa State, 40-4-1.
A Look at the CyclonesIowa State opened its season with a 201-94 win over South Dakota State in Ames, Oct. 10. The Cyclones added a second home win by beating South Dakota, 179-119, last Friday to improve 2-0 on the young season.Against South Dakota, Corinne Guist claimed victories for the Cyclones in the 1,000 (10:26.62) and 500 (5:05.47) freestyles. Grace Swoboda took a win in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.46). The freshman from LaVista, Neb., will swim in Nebraska collegiately for her first time on Friday. Kate Mitchell swept the one-meter (249.45) and three-meter (260.32) dives for the Cyclones, while Ally Blumenfeld took second in three-meter scoring 259.20.
Nebraska vs. Iowa State Order of Events200 Medley Relay1,650 Freestyle3-Meter Diving (6 Dives)200 Freestyle100 Backstroke100 Breaststroke200 Butterfly50 Freestyle15-Minute Break1-Meter Diving (6 Dives)100 Freestyle200 Backstroke200 Breaststroke500 Freestyle100 Butterfly10-Minute Break200 Individual Medley400 Freestyle Relay