June 17, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Ardavanis Added to Academic All-WAC List
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona freshman Kristy Ardavanis was added to the Lumberjacks’ list of 12 Academic All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) recipients, the league office announced on Wednesday. Student-athletes must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and participated in at least 50 percent competition to earn the award.
May 3, 2010
Student-Athletes Honored with Golden Axe Award
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Three Northern Arizona student-athletes were among the 37 graduating seniors that were recognized with the prestigious Gold Axe Award at a ceremony at the DuBois Center on the Northern Arizona University campus last week. The award is a tribute to outstanding academic performance, leadership and service to the community.
May 2, 2010
Athletics Department Hands Out Annual Awards
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona University athletic department celebrated the 2009-10 campaign on Sunday with the annual All-Sports Banquet held at the DuBois Center.
April 27, 2010
Swimming and Diving's Connell Named Mid-Major All-America
SOMERS, Wis. – Northern Arizona swimmer Fi Connell has been named to the 2010 Division I Mid-Major All-America team, CollegeSwimming.com announced on Tuesday. Connell earned honorable mention honors after reaching NCAA ‘B’ time standards in the 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke.
April 21, 2010
Northern Arizona Student-Athletes Host “Student-Athlete for a Day”
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - More than 150 student-athletes served as hosts to 140 students from Kinsey and South Beaver elementary schools during National Student Athlete for a Day on Wednesday, April 21 at Northern Arizona University. The students attended university classes throughout the morning and toured campus facilities with Lumberjack student-athletes.
April 9, 2010
Swimming and Diving Takes Part in Relay For Life
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona women’s swimming and diving team will participate in “Relay For Life of NAU” this Friday, April 9 in the Walkup Skydome. The event is an initiative by the American Cancer Society to aid in cancer research, education, advocacy, and service. Swimming and diving is one of 75 teams that will stay overnight in the Skydome in an effort to contribute to the cause.
April 2, 2010
Swimming and Diving Puts 12 on Academic All-WAC Team
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving placed 12 student-athletes on the academic All-WAC team, the conference announced on Friday. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have completed at least one academic year, have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the team’s contests.
March 25, 2010
Outstanding Student-Athletes Honored with Golden Eagle Awards
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc., honored 167 Northern Arizona University student-athletes for their scholastic and athletic accomplishments at the 32nd annual Golden Eagle Awards on Thursday. The Golden Eagle Awards recognize NAU student-athletes who have made significant contributions to the Lumberjack athletics program while maintaining a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.
March 12, 2010
Diving’s Christensen Earns Top-18 Finish on Final Day at 2010 Zone Championships
AUSTIN, Texas – Junior Lana Christensen advanced to the final round of the 3-meter springboard event for Northern Arizona diving at the 2010 Zone E Regional Championships in the Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Friday. Christensen placed 16th, the highest finish of the four Lumberjack divers to participate in the final day of competition this season at the Zone meet.
March 11, 2010
Two Lumberjacks Finish in Top 16 on First Day of Zone Championships
AUSTIN, Texas – Juniors Taryn Harris and Megan Collier advanced to the final round on the 1-meter springboard at the 2010 Zone E Regional Championships on Thursday in the Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center at the University of Texas. Harris placed 12th and Collier finished 16th.
March 10, 2010
NAU Diving Sends Four to NCAA Zone Championships, Lumberjacks to Compete on Thursday and Friday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona diving team travels to Austin, Texas for the 2010 NCAA Zone E Regional Diving Championships. Four Lumberjack divers will compete on the 1-meter and 3-meter springboards with an opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
March 4, 2010
2010 WAC Championships Recap: Connell Sets Two School Records, Lumberjacks Pick up Six Medals
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimming and diving finished fifth at the 2010 WAC Championships (WAC) this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas. The Lumberjacks earned 17 All-WAC selections, totaled six medals including two for gold, and broke two school records.
February 27, 2010
Connell Hits "B" Qualifying Time for NCAA Championships, Swimming and Diving Finishes Fifth at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimmer Fi Connell won her second gold medal and qualified for the NCAA Championships on the final day of competition at the WAC Championships in the Josh Davis Natatorium on Saturday. The NAU swimming and diving team finished in fifth place with 443 points.
February 26, 2010
Connell Wins Gold, Harris Silver on Day Three at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Freshman swimmer Fi Connell claimed a gold medal and school record with a lifetime-best, 54.61, in the 100-yard backstroke on day three of the WAC Championships in the Josh Davis Natatorium on Friday. Sophomore diver Taryn Harris finished with a silver medal on the 1-meter.
February 26, 2010
NAU Swimming and Diving Sends Eight to Finals at WAC Championships on Friday
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – NAU swimming and diving placed nine swimmers into Friday night’s finals at the WAC Championships held in the Josh Davis Natatorium. In the preliminary swims this morning, three Lumberjacks advanced to the championship final while five will swim in the consolation final.
February 25, 2010
NAU Swimming and Diving in Fifth Place after Day Two at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – After two days at the WAC Championships, Northern Arizona swimming and diving sits in fifth place with 148 points. The Lumberjacks had five swimmers score in the three event finals that took place on Thursday night in the Josh Davis Natatorium.
February 25, 2010
Five Lumberjacks Advance to Finals at WAC Championships on Thursday
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – NAU swimming and diving will have five swimmers in the finals on Thursday night after the preliminary swims this morning at the WAC Championships in the Josh Davis Natatorium. The Lumberjacks entered day two with a 19-point lead over San Jose State.
February 24, 2010
WAC To Stream Swimming & Diving Championships
DENVER, Colo. - The Western Athletic Conference (WAC), in conjunction with its Web site partner JumpTV Sports, has announced it will stream the finals of all four nights of the 2010 WAC Swimming & Diving Championships, Feb. 24-27. Viewers can sign up by visiting www.WAC.tv.
February 24, 2010
Swimming and Diving on Top after First Day at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimming and diving holds the top position at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships through one day of competition. The women posted strong results in the meet’s first three events: platform diving, 200-yard medley relay, and 800-yard freestyle relay.
February 23, 2010
Swimming and Diving Set for 2010 WAC Championships
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team reaches the apex of its season on Wednesday with the start of the 2010 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships in San Antonio, Texas. The meet is a four-day event featuring the top swimmers and divers in the conference and serves as a final opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships in March.
February 22, 2010
10 Questions with Swimming and Diving’s Rachael Foe
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Senior Rachael Foe and the Northern Arizona swimming and diving team travels to San Antonio, Texas this week for the biggest meet of the 2009-10 season—the WAC Championships. Foe is the most experienced WAC performer and has been a consistent top finisher at the championship meet. She recently answered 10 questions about life as a Northern Arizona University Lumberjack.
February 19, 2010
Swimming and Diving to be Recognized with Lumberjack Spirit & Pride Award
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team will be presented with the first-ever Lumberjack Spirit & Pride Award during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Saturday. This year, the NAU swimming and diving team is the recipient of the award for attending the most games and events and showing their NAU spirit and pride.
February 11, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Harris Claims Second WAC Award
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving’s Taryn Harris was selected Verizon Wireless WAC Diver of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday. Harris finished first on both the 1-meter and 3-meter springboards in a double dual last week in San Diego, Calif.
February 8, 2010
Swimming and Diving Earns CSCAA Team Academic Award
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving has been recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for its academic excellence in the classroom. The women earned the Division I Team Scholar All-American award for the fifth time under head coach Andy Johns.
February 6, 2010
Swimming and Diving Splits in San Diego, Harris Sweeps Diving
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team defeated San Diego, 169-125, and lost to San Diego State, 153-116, in the final dual meet of the 2009-10 season on Saturday in the Aztec Aquaplex. Junior Taryn Harris finished first on the 1-meter and 3-meter as the Lumberjacks finished in first, second, and third on both boards.
February 5, 2010
Swimming and Diving Close Dual Schedule in San Diego
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving will take part in its final dual meet of the season with a double dual against San Diego and San Diego State. The meet will take place at the Aztec Aquaplex on Saturday, February 6 at 1 p.m.
January 30, 2010
Diving Finishes up at Air Force Invitational
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Northern Arizona diving team wrapped competition at the Air Force Invitational on Saturday completing the 3-meter springboard and platform events. The Lumberjacks two-day performance was their last at an invitational this season. NAU has one final dual meet then the WAC Championships in February.
January 29, 2010
Diving Wraps First Day at Air Force Invitational
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Northern Arizona diving completed competition on the 1-meter springboard turning in four finishes inside the top 15 at the Air Force Invitational on Friday. Kristy Ardavanis was the top finisher for the Lumberjacks as the freshman from Gilbert, Ariz., earned a fifth place finish.
January 29, 2010
Diving Team in Action at Air Force Invitational
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona diving team will participate in the Air Force Diving Invitational this weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Lumberjacks are set to begin competition at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 29 and start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 30.
January 13, 2010
Ardavanis Selected WAC Diver of the Week
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona freshman Kristy Ardavanis was named Verizon Wireless Western Athletic Conference diver of the week, the league announced on Tuesday. Ardavanis is the third NAU diver this year to receive the league’s weekly honor.
January 9, 2010
Swimming and Diving Defeats Idaho, Foe Sets Pool Record in 100-Meter Butterfly
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Senior swimmer Rachael Foe set a pool record in the 100-meter butterfly while totaling four first-place finishes in relays and individual events during Northern Arizona swimming and diving’s 173-127 victory over Idaho at the Wall Aquatic Center on Saturday. Freshman diver Kristi Ardavanis won on both the 1-meter and 3-meter in the diving competition.
January 8, 2010
NAU Swimming and Diving Falls to No. 2 Arizona and Oregon State in Double Dual
TUCSON, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving turned in seven season best times and swept the diving portion of Friday’s double dual meet against No. 2 Arizona and Oregon State at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center. The Lumberjacks will host Idaho on Saturday, January 9 at the Wall Aquatic Center at 11 a.m.
January 6, 2010
Swimming and Diving Closes Home Schedule with Idaho on Saturday, Faces No. 2 Arizona a Day Prior
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving will resume competition this weekend with two schedule meets. NAU travels to Tucson, Ariz., to take on Arizona on Friday, January 8 at 10 a.m. at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center. The Lumberjacks return home on Saturday, January 9 for a conference meet against Idaho at the Wall Aquatic Center at 11 a.m.
December 19, 2009
Swimming and Diving Defeated 192-107 by Arizona State, Lumberjacks Wrap up Training in Tempe
TEMPE, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving fell 192-107 to Arizona State on Saturday at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. Rachael Foe and Fi Connell each picked up wins in the 100 butterfly and 200 backstroke, respectively.
December 18, 2009
Swimming and Diving Set for Meet at Arizona State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving heads to Tempe, Ariz., to face Arizona State on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The Lumberjacks will also face New Mexico State but will not compete in a standard dual after competing against the Aggies earlier this year.
December 1, 2009
Swimming and Diving Signs Two New Zealanders
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving has signed two swimmers for the 2010 recruiting period. Emma Lowther (Auckland, New Zealand) and Rachel Palmer (Christchurch, New Zealand) will join the NAU swimming and diving program in the fall of 2010.
November 25, 2009
Swimming and Diving's Harris Selected WAC Diver of the Week
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving’s Taryn Harris was selected Verizon Wireless WAC Diver of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday. Harris finished fourth on the 1-meter and seventh on the 3-meter at the Wildcat Diving Invitational in Tucson, Ariz., this past weekend.
November 22, 2009
Diving Among Top Performers at Arizona Invitational, Christensen 10th on Platform
TUCSON, Ariz. – Lana Christensen placed 10th on platform for Northern Arizona diving during the final day of competition at the 2nd Annual Wildcat Diving Invitational. The Lumberjacks concluded their first of two diving invitationals this season with at least one diver in the top 10 on the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform including Taryn Harris’ fourth place finish on the 1-meter.
November 21, 2009
Diving’s Harris Fourth on 1-Meter in Championship Final at Arizona Invitational, Ardavanis Second in Consolation
TUCSON, Ariz. – Northern Arizona diver Taryn Harris improved upon her seventh place finish on the 3-meter placing fourth in the championship finals on the 1-meter during the Wildcat Diving Invitational on Saturday. Freshman Kristy Ardavanis also finished second in the consolation finals on the 1-meter.
November 20, 2009
Harris Places Seventh on 3-Meter at 2nd Annual Arizona Diving Invitational
TUCSON, Ariz. – Northern Arizona diver Taryn Harris finished seventh in the 3-meter Women’s Championship final with a score of 256.25 at the 2nd Annual Wildcat Diving Invitational on Friday. Harris and the Lumberjacks will compete in the 1-meter and platform events on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22.
November 18, 2009
Swimming and Diving Sweeps WAC Athlete of the Week
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona swimmer Fi Connell and diver Lana Christensen were selected Verizon Wireless WAC Swimmer and Diver of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday. Connell picked up her second weekly honor this season while Christensen notched her first of 2009-10.
November 13, 2009
Connell Wins Four Events in Swimming and Diving’s Loss at Boise State
BOISE, Idaho – Northern Arizona swimming and diving’s Fi Connell continued her brilliant fall season against Boise State on Friday, but Connell’s performance and wins on both boards from the diving team ultimately fell short as the Lumberjacks were defeated 181.5-114.5. Connell and divers Lana Christensen and Taryn Harris accounted for all six NAU wins.
November 12, 2009
Swimming and Diving Squares off Against WAC-Rival Boise State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving departs for Boise State for a dual match schedule on Friday, November 13 at 3 p.m. The Lumberjacks are 1-2 in duals this season falling in a close meet (149-142) against Washington State and splitting a double dual two weeks prior against New Mexico State and Northern Colorado.
November 6, 2009
Connell Breaks Pool Records in 100 and 200 Backstroke, Swimming and Diving Leads till Final Event
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving finished third in the 400 freestyle relay while Washington Stated claimed the top two spots to lift the Cougars to a 149-142 victory in the last event of the day at the Wall Aquatic Center on Friday. The Lumberjacks led the entire meet as Washington State chipped away at the NAU lead and pulled out the come-from-behind win.
November 5, 2009
Swimming and Diving to Face Washington State in Home Opener
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving will host its first home event of the 2009-10 season with a meet scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday against Washington State at the Wall Aquatic Center. The Lumberjacks are 1-2 all-time against Washington State and last faced the Cougars during the 2006-07 season in Pullman, Wash.
November 3, 2009
NAU Swimming and Diving Senior Class
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - One more time around…
Coming out of our first swim meet of the season, the Lumberjacks are Jacked Up to get into more racing. The senior class is heading into their final season, but that does not mean they are backing off, far from it.
November 3, 2009
Connell Named Verizon Wireless WAC Swimmer of the Week
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona’s Fiona Connell was selected the Verizon Wireless Western Athletic Conference swimmer of the week, the conference announced Tuesday. Connell, in her first collegiate meet, placed first in four events in a double dual meet against New Mexico State and Northern Colorado. Nevada’s Aniesa Debaji was named diver of the week.
November 1, 2009
2009-10 NAU Swimming and Diving Media Guide Released
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The 2009-10 Northern Arizona swimming and diving media guide is available for download on the NAU Athletics website. Those wishing to view the media guide can click the link below or find it on the swimming and diving webpage under swimming and diving links located on the right side of the page. The media guide will be available in the flip book format shortly, which appears under the Inside Athletics section at the top of the main webpage.
October 31, 2009
Swimming and Diving Splits Double Dual with New Mexico State and Northern Colorado
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving finished 1-1 in a double-dual meet against New Mexico State and Northern Colorado on Saturday at the NMSU Swimming and Diving Complex. The Lumberjacks defeated Northern Colorado 224-75 and narrowly lost to New Mexico State 152-147.
October 30, 2009
Swimming and Diving Opens Season with Double Dual Meet
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – After nearly 10 weeks of preparation, the Northern Arizona swimming and diving team opens the 2009-10 season with a double-dual meet against New Mexico State and Northern Colorado in Las Cruces, N.M. The Lumberjacks have competed in two intra-squad meets this year, but finally will race against a pair of talented programs on Saturday, October 31 at 3 p.m.
October 29, 2009
Dave Rollins - Morning Swim Show
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Natalie Coughlin talks for the final time about her experiences on "Dancing With the Stars," and we present another grueling workout from an NCAA All-American-turned-coach today on The Morning Swim Show.
October 21, 2009
Maria Hechanova: Rising Star Begins Career in Yuma
October 16, 2009
Swimming and Diving Completes 27th Annual Blue vs. Gold Meet, Second Straight Win for Gold Team
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving took part in its final exhibition meet of the 2009-10 season with the Gold team defeating the Blue team 121.5-70.5 at the 27th annual Blue vs. Gold meet at the Wall Aquatic Center on Friday afternoon. The meet was the final tune-up prior to the start of the season in Las Cruces, N.M. against New Mexico State and Northern Colorado on Saturday, Oct. 31.
October 15, 2009
Swimming and Diving Set for 27th Annual Blue vs. Gold Meet
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving will compete in the Blue vs. Gold exhibition at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Wall Aquatic Center. Friday’s meet will be the final preseason event prior to the start of the 2009-10 season on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Las Cruces, N.M.
September 25, 2009
Freshman Fiona Connell Top Scorer at 14th Annual Pentathlon
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Fiona Connell set an unofficial pool record in the 100 backstroke and scored a meet-high 3970 points as Northern Arizona swimming and diving opened the 2009-10 season with the 14th annual Pentathlon held at Wall Aquatic Center on Friday. Campbell swam a time of 1:04.29 in the Lumberjacks first of two exhibitions this fall.
September 23, 2009
Swimming & Diving Starts 2009-10 Season with 14th Annual Pentathlon
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team enters the water for its first competition of the 2009-10 season at the Wall Aquatic Center for the 14th annual Pentathlon. The event will begin at 2 p.m., this Friday, September 25.
June 30, 2009
Check in With Maria Hechanova: Intern in the City
