FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Dec. 6, 2024) – The Northern Arizona women's swim team defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers in a decisive 58-47 victory.
The meet opened with the 400-yard medley relay, where Northern Arizona dominated, claiming the top three spots. The winning A team, consisting of Gracie Munk, Cydnie Perkins, Elsa Musselman, and Bena Koehn, finished with an impressive time of 3:45.51.
In the 200-yard butterfly, four Lumberjacks showcased their strength, finishing first through fourth. Freshman Isahbel Krasht secured first place with a time of 2:04.19, closely followed by Kaci Kelaher at 2:04.51.
Jamie Dellwardt claimed victory in the 200-yard backstroke, recording a time of 2:01.03.
Perkins added to the 'Jacks success with a win in the 200-yard breaststroke, posting a time of 2:18.00.
Krasht continued her strong performance, recording the fastest time for the Lumberjacks in the 100-yard IM at 59.00.
The meet concluded with the 200-yard freestyle relay, where the Northern Arizona A team - featuring Musselman, Kokona Watanabe, Kelaher, and Koehn - finished first with a time of 1:34.00.
"We're super excited about the results that we're seeing tonight," head swimming coach Andy Johns said. "We're matching some of our times from the Idaho meet and in Colorado, so to come out after a little break, we're super happy with the results. We are looking forward to seeing how we carry over tomorrow, how we come back and continue this energy and excitement that we have going on right now, that's going to be big."
The diving team also impressed with an exhibition, showcasing their skills across all boards and platforms.
The Lumberjacks will return to the pool tomorrow for another meet against Utah Tech, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
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