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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville Women’s Swimming and Diving welcomes VMI and Berry (Ga.) this weekend for the program’s Senior Day celebration. Asheville will honor its largest senior class in program history, featuring 10 seniors from both swimming and diving.

Diving vs. VMI | Senior Day | Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. | Asheville Jewish Community Center | Seniors Jade Canady, Kindal Culpepper and Morgan Coughlen will be recognized before the commencement of the meet.

About the Bulldog Divers – Asheville retains its full diving team from the previous season. Jade Canady and Morgan Coughlen, who both earned Atlantic Sun Conference Diver of the Week accolades last season, will be joined by newcomer freshman Vivian Fougeron, who has captured two Diver of the Week distinctions.

Seniors Kindal Culpepper and Morgan Coughlen will be acknowledged before the meet commences.

About VMI – VMI enters the contest with a 2-4 record in duals this season, riding a two-meet winning streak following a 148-101 triumph at the Keydet Invite on Nov. 15-16.

Swimming vs. Berry (Ga.) | Senior Day | Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. | Justice Center Pool | Seniors Grace Adams, Olivia Ciancimino, Caroline Crouse, Riley Edmundson, Caitlin Hefner, Julie Lahiff and Chloe McDonald will be honored prior to the event.

About the Bulldog Swimmers – The Bulldogs (2-2) arrive at the event after securing fourth place at Florida Gulf Coast’s Eagles Holiday Splash last December. Asheville brings back 19 swimmers and includes four freshmen in their lineup.

About Berry – Berry (Ga.) comes into the match at 0-1 in duals for the season, after suffering a loss in their only dual against Sewanee 146-75 on Nov. 8.

From Head Coach Elizabeth Lykins – “This weekend is entirely about celebrating and honoring the soon-to-be graduates. It’s a chance to acknowledge their dedication and hard work over the years, culminating in their achievements. We are thrilled to recognize this significant class of 10 women who have positively influenced our team and university!”

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