Swim of the Week: Freshman Nicole Maier’s 4:39.96 In 500 Free
Miami freshman Nicole Maier hit a 4:39.96 in the 500 free at MACs, a time that would have placed her 7th and made her the highest-finishing freshman at NCAAs.
NCAA Conference Roundup 4/12 – 4/18: 7 Swimmers Go Under 2021 NCAA Invite Times
In all, 7 swimmers from last weekend’s conference meets swam under the invite times from this year.
Buffalo Wins First Women’s MAC Title in Program History, Snaps Akron’s Streak
The 2021 Women’s MAC Championships appeared to be heading towards a dramatic finish all weekend, and, oh boy, did it deliver.
2021 Women’s MAC Champs Day 2: Buffalo Wins Big, Setting Stage for Tight Finish
The Zips lead Buffalo by an ultra-slim 12 points margin with one day to go, marking the toughest fight Akron has had since they began the win streak in 2014.
Women’s MAC Champs Day 1: Records Fall, Maier’s 4:39 500 FR, Watson’s 1:56.4 IM
Watson posted a 1:56.42 to win the MAC title in the 200 IM for a 3rd-straight year, and pick up Akron’s 5th-straight title in the event.
Ball State Falls to Miami (OH), Tops Xavier on Back to Back Days
At the second meet of Ball State’s weekend, Alex Bader hit a lifetime best in the 100 breast to become the second-fastest in the team’s history.
Camila Lins de Mello’s 1:48/49 Freestyles Help Lead Miami (OH) over UIndy
She also won the 200 free by 3 seconds, clocking a 1:48.66, splitting 27.37, 27.75, and 27.83 respectively on the final 3 50s.
