Feb. 17, 2006
COLUMBUS, OH – The University of Iowa women’s swimming team is in tenth place with 131 points after day three of the Big Ten Championships.
In the finals, senior Kelly Werner placed fourth in the 100 yard backstroke, recording a NCAA `B’ time of 55.53. Alison Gschwend and Chelsea Hoff also swam in the 100 yard backstroke finals, placing 11th and 15th respectively. In three-meter diving, senior Nancilea Underwood placed fourth with a score of 335.05. The 400 yard medley relay team of Gschwend, Emmy Haeger, Werner and Katie Martin placed ninth with a time of 3:47.64.
The Hawkeyes return to the pool tomorrow for day four of the Championships. Swimming prelims will begin at 10 a.m., with diving prelims at 12 p.m., and finals at 6 p.m. Fans can follow the action at www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
TEAM STANDINGS (After Day Two)
1. Penn State 372
2. Michigan 370
3. Minnesota 339
4. Indiana 304
5. Purdue 287
6. Wisconsin 244
7. Northwestern 190
8. Ohio State 189
9. Illinois 132
10. IOWA 131
11. Michigan State 85