Saturday, November 5
Houston, Texas
11 a.m.
University of Houston
118
vs
86
Tulane
Photo by: ©Juan DeLeon Creative
Swimming & Diving Defeats Tulane, 118-86
11/5/2022 4:15:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Swimming & Diving program defeated Tulane, 118-86, in its first home dual meet of the season posting nine first-place finishes on Saturday at the CRWC Natatorium.
The Cougars commenced the day taking first and second in the 400-yard medley with Landry Hadder, Virag Peter, Abbie Alvarez and Emma Wright placing first with a time of 3:47.65.
Freshman Eden Humphrey earned the second first-place finish of the day in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 17:19.93 and Maddie Wallin placed third place posting a time of 17:41.42.
Houston earned a top-two finish in the 50-yard freestyle with Anna Ervin placing first with a time of 24.23 and Mary Catherine Jurica following in second place at 24.31.
Freshman Alondra Ortiz earned her second first-place finish of the season in the 400-yard IM with a time of 4:24.46. Sophie Anderson clocked in a time of 4:25.50 for second place.
The Cougars continued to show their dominance in the 100-yard butterfly with Alvarez taking first with a time of 55.73 and Adelaide Meuter taking second at 57.25.
In the 100-yard breaststroke, Audrey McKinnon earned Houston yet another first-place finish with a score of 1:03.86. Peter placed second clocking in at 1:05.19
In its final relay of the day, the team of Wright, Jenna Kerkman, Ortiz and Jurica placed first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:36.30
On the diving boards, junior Emilia Waters earned a first-place finish in the 3-meter diving event and also earned a Zone cut. Katie Deininger placed second at 308.85 and Jolie Blodgett scored a 276 for third place.
Deininger wrapped up the day for the Cougars for the final first-place finish of the day against the Green Wave, placing first in the 1-meter with a score of 293.33. Waters earned her second podium of the day, scoring a 290.55.
UP NEXT
Houston will close out its fall season hosting the Phill Hansel Invitational Nov. 17-19 at the CRWC Natatorium. Fans can attend the three-day event free of charge with no student claim necessary.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
The Cougars commenced the day taking first and second in the 400-yard medley with Landry Hadder, Virag Peter, Abbie Alvarez and Emma Wright placing first with a time of 3:47.65.
Freshman Eden Humphrey earned the second first-place finish of the day in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 17:19.93 and Maddie Wallin placed third place posting a time of 17:41.42.
Houston earned a top-two finish in the 50-yard freestyle with Anna Ervin placing first with a time of 24.23 and Mary Catherine Jurica following in second place at 24.31.
Freshman Alondra Ortiz earned her second first-place finish of the season in the 400-yard IM with a time of 4:24.46. Sophie Anderson clocked in a time of 4:25.50 for second place.
The Cougars continued to show their dominance in the 100-yard butterfly with Alvarez taking first with a time of 55.73 and Adelaide Meuter taking second at 57.25.
In the 100-yard breaststroke, Audrey McKinnon earned Houston yet another first-place finish with a score of 1:03.86. Peter placed second clocking in at 1:05.19
In its final relay of the day, the team of Wright, Jenna Kerkman, Ortiz and Jurica placed first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:36.30
On the diving boards, junior Emilia Waters earned a first-place finish in the 3-meter diving event and also earned a Zone cut. Katie Deininger placed second at 308.85 and Jolie Blodgett scored a 276 for third place.
Deininger wrapped up the day for the Cougars for the final first-place finish of the day against the Green Wave, placing first in the 1-meter with a score of 293.33. Waters earned her second podium of the day, scoring a 290.55.
UP NEXT
Houston will close out its fall season hosting the Phill Hansel Invitational Nov. 17-19 at the CRWC Natatorium. Fans can attend the three-day event free of charge with no student claim necessary.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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