Kansas swim team defeats Nebraska-Omaha

Monday, November 5, 2007

The Kansas swimming and diving team capped a busy weekend in the water with a victory against Nebraska-Omaha Saturday, just 48 hours after losing to the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks in Robinson Natatorium.

On a day when the football team could not be stopped by Nebraska, the swimming team was equally impressive, winning all of the meet’s events and rolling to a 153-67 victory over Nebraska-Omaha. A Kansas swimmer took first in every race and the team’s overall dual meet record this season moves to 2-2.

“It was our first dual meet in the morning,” swimming coach Clark Campbell said, noting that the Big 12 Championships and other big races late in the season begin early in the day. “Being able to swim fast in the morning is a crucial part of our plan for the season.”

Junior Ashley Ledigh recorded a pair of victories in the 50-yard freestyle and the 50-yard butterfly while sophomore Emily Lanteigne won the 100-yard freestyle and was a member of the winning team for the 200-yard freestyle relay.

The 86 point victory against Nebraska-Omaha came just two days after a one point defeat to the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks by a score of 150.5-149.5.

Thursday night featured many close races and lead changes in the team scores throughout the competition. In the end, Arkansas pulled out the victory, despite great efforts by Jayhawk swimmers and divers.

Freshman Erin Mertz tied for first place in the three-meter diving event and the 800-yard freestyle relay team of sophomores Ashley Robinson and Emily Lanteigne, junior Maria Mayrovich, and senior Terri Schramka claimed a victory in the competition.

“The meet could have gone either way,” Campbell said. “For where we are and what we are trying to accomplish this year, we are right on schedule.”

Mayrovich continued her impressive season on Thursday, setting another pool record, this time in the 100-yard freestyle race. On Oct. 26, Mayrovich broke the previous record for the 200-yard freestyle for a swimmer in Robinson Natatorium.

“Maria is really starting off the year about as good as you can,” Campbell said. “She is not only improving herself but she is also raising the bar for the rest of the team.”

The Jayhawks travel to Springfield, Mo., for their next dual competition against Drury University at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

— Edited by Meghan Murphy

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