Incarnate Word vs Trinity University (D3)
- January 25, 2025
- San Antonio, Texas
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Note: Incarnate Word has not issued a press release.
Courtesy: Trinity Athletics
SAN ANTONIO – The 18th-ranked Trinity University women’s swimming & diving team turned in a series of strong performances during Saturday’s 175-120 loss to NCAA Division I University of the Incarnate Word (TX), highlighted by several top five finishes.
In the 200-yard freestyle, Amy Benson (Newmarket, N.H. / Phillips Exeter Academy) led the charge, finishing second with a time of 1:56.83. She was joined by Audrey Jacobson (Dallas, Texas / School for the Talent and Gifted), who took third in 1:57.15, and Julia Carter (Dripping Springs, Texas / Dripping Springs), who came in fourth at 2:01.97. Benson also claimed second in the 50-yard freestyle with a 24.80 finish, while Rachel Brown (Flower Mound, Texas / Marcus) secured fifth at 25.70.
The Tigers dominated the 1000-yard freestyle with a trio of top five performances. Erin Morie (St. Louis, Mo. / Cor Jesu Academy) placed second (11:06.76), Diane Park (Beaverton, Ore. / Mountainside) took third (11:10.82), and Erica Peterson (Lantana, Texas / Guyer) rounded out the top five in fifth (11:52.00). Morie also placed third in the 200-yard butterfly (2:14.20).
Trinity found success in the 400-yard individual medley, where Neely Burns (Phoenix, Ariz. / Thunderbird) claimed first place in 4:36.37, followed by Park in third (4:47.50) and Marian Penry (Greenwood Village, Colo. / Regis Jesuit) in fifth (4:53.56). Burns also added a third-place finish in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:16.18.
In diving, Charlotte Brod (St. Louis, Mo. / Parkway North) led the Tigers with second-place scores in both the 1-meter (193.35) and 3-meter (202.80) events, while Kara Moss (Houston, Texas / Stratford) finished third on the 3-meter board (173.03).
Relay performances also shone, with the 200-yard medley relay team of Jacobson, Burns, Allison Ortiz (Houston, Texas / Stratford), and Benson taking second place in 1:51.31. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Ortiz, Brown, Jacobson, and Carter finished second with a 1:40.92.
Coach Speak
“We thought we’d be a little bit more competitive than we were today,” admitted Head Coach Cathleen Pruden. “UIW was just a bit more ready after last year’s loss. We still had a number of great swims and wonderful dives today. I’m proud of how the women handled a few unexpected delays and overcame some illness today!”
Up Next
Today marked Trinity’s final tune-up ahead of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships, which will be held Wednesday to Saturday, February 12-15, at the Garland ISD Natatorium in Garland, Texas. The Tigers will look to defend last year’s SCAC Championship.
SAN ANTONIO – The Trinity University men’s swimming & diving team delivered a strong showing against NCAA Division I University of the Incarnate Word on Saturday, losing 183-99 despite multiple top five finishes highlighting their efforts.
Luke Fender (Jackson, Miss. / St. Andrew’s Episcopal) starred in the distance events, winning the 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 9:40.47 and taking second in the 500-yard freestyle in 4:39.50. Nathan Perez (Alpharetta, Ga. / Johns Creek) contributed with a fourth-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle (4:53.51).
In the 400-yard individual medley, Grant Bibza (Southlake, Texas / Carroll) led Trinity with a second-place time of 4:13.13, followed closely by John Key (El Paso, Texas / Franklin) in third (4:14.87) and Ryan O’Leary (Austin, Texas / Austin) in fourth (4:17.50). Bibza also placed second in the 200-yard breaststroke with a 2:10.61, narrowly edging out O’Leary, who finished third (2:10.69).
Trinity’s sprinters were highlighted by Trace Briones (San Antonio, Texas / Health Careers), who placed third in the 50-yard freestyle (21.63). William Walker (Houston, Texas / Westside) added a fifth-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly (52.11).
On the boards, Max Rolla-Mullis (Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer) dominated with first place finishes in the 1-meter (236.40) and 3-meter (238.80) diving events, while Andrew Ngo (Houston, Texas / Cypress Creek) added a second-place finish in the 1-meter (151.88).
In the relay competition, the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Walker, Perez, Briones, and Daniel Itkins (Houston, Texas / The Village School) placed fourth with a time of 1:27.01.
Coach Speak
“The team score does not tell the whole story here,” admitted Head Coach Cathleen Pruden. “A few swims were ‘best ever dual meet’ times and ‘better than this time last year’ times. A few details some swimmers have been working on executing finally came together today. This team is excited for taper after one more week of work!”
Up Next
Today marked Trinity’s final tune-up ahead of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships, which will be held Wednesday to Saturday, February 12-15, at the Garland ISD Natatorium in Garland, Texas. The Tigers will look to defend last year’s SCAC Championship.
