Saturday, January 28
Houston, Texas
10 a.m.
University of Houston
135
vs
159
Rice
Photo by: ©Juan DeLeon Creative
Swimming & Diving Concludes Home Season Against Rice
1/28/2023 2:35:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
Cougars post five first-place finishes on senior day
HOUSTON – Seniors Audrey McKinnon and Katie Deininger highlighted the University of Houston's Swimming & Diving program's senior meet with two first-place finishes each in Saturday's 159-135 loss against Rice at the CRWC Natatorium.
Six seniors, Jolie Blodgett, Deininger, Julia Koluch, McKinnon, Elizabeth Richardson, and Makayla Wallar were joined by family, friends, coaches and teammates prior to the start of the meet to honor their accomplishments during their time spent as Cougars.
Sophomore Mary Catherine Jurica started the day off for the Houston grabbing first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:52.35.
Senior Julia Koluch posted her first second-place performance of the season clocking in a time of 58.32 for a second in the 100-yard backstroke.
McKinnon raced to the finish line to take first-place in the 100-yard breaststroke scoring 1:03.79, followed by sophomore Henrietta Fangli taking second at 1:04.09.
The Cougars success continued in the 200-yard breaststroke, sweeping the top-three spots with McKinnon placing first (2:16.97), Sophie Anderson striking second (2:18.97) and freshman Virag Peter clinching third (2:19.71).
On the boards, Deininger earned first-place in both the 1-meter (298.20) and 3-meter (335.63) events.
Senior Chase Farris earned a Zone cut on the 1-meter with a score of 282.23, while senior Jolie Blodgett earned a Zone cut on the 3-meter, tallying a score of 305.63.
UP NEXT
Houston will set its eyes on the 2023 American Athletic Conference Championships taking place Feb. 13-18 at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium on the campus of SMU.
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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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Six seniors, Jolie Blodgett, Deininger, Julia Koluch, McKinnon, Elizabeth Richardson, and Makayla Wallar were joined by family, friends, coaches and teammates prior to the start of the meet to honor their accomplishments during their time spent as Cougars.
Sophomore Mary Catherine Jurica started the day off for the Houston grabbing first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:52.35.
Senior Julia Koluch posted her first second-place performance of the season clocking in a time of 58.32 for a second in the 100-yard backstroke.
McKinnon raced to the finish line to take first-place in the 100-yard breaststroke scoring 1:03.79, followed by sophomore Henrietta Fangli taking second at 1:04.09.
The Cougars success continued in the 200-yard breaststroke, sweeping the top-three spots with McKinnon placing first (2:16.97), Sophie Anderson striking second (2:18.97) and freshman Virag Peter clinching third (2:19.71).
On the boards, Deininger earned first-place in both the 1-meter (298.20) and 3-meter (335.63) events.
Senior Chase Farris earned a Zone cut on the 1-meter with a score of 282.23, while senior Jolie Blodgett earned a Zone cut on the 3-meter, tallying a score of 305.63.
UP NEXT
Houston will set its eyes on the 2023 American Athletic Conference Championships taking place Feb. 13-18 at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium on the campus of SMU.
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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