Lumberjacks Dominate New Mexico State, Break Faculty Report in House Twin

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (November. 7, 2025) – Northern Arizona Swimming & Diving placed on a present contained in the Wall Aquatic Center on Friday afternoon, rolling to a 191.5-108.5 victory over New Mexico State behind a sweep of each diving occasions, a number of 1–2–3 finishes, and a brand new college document within the 400-yard freestyle relay.

The Lumberjacks opened the meet with a press release within the 200-yard medley relay, because the group of Gracie Munk, Cydnie Perkins, Isahbel Krasht, and Kokona Watanabe clocked a 1:40.77 to take first place, simply forward of New Mexico State’s A-squad. NAU’s B-relay of Kathleen Richter, Trelise Dance, Kaci Kelaher, and Camryn Brown completed fourth at 1:44.58, holding the early factors in Lumberjack management.

The meet closed in record-breaking trend as Watanabe, Elsa Musselman, Brown, and Munk stormed to a 3:23.98 within the 400-yard freestyle relay, smashing the earlier college document and securing the meet’s remaining victory in entrance of a packed house crowd.

Cydnie Perkins swept the breaststroke occasions with wins within the 100 (1:01.72) and 200 (2:18.31), later including one other title within the 200 IM (2:05.57). Gracie Munk dominated the backstroke with wins within the 100 (54.63) and 200 (2:02.42), main off the profitable 200 medley relay and anchoring the record-setting 400 free relay. Elsa Musselman collected a trio of prime finishes, taking first within the 200 fly (2:01.55) and 100 fly (54.33) whereas inserting second within the 100 free. Kaci Kelaher and Isahbel Krasht adopted intently in butterfly and distance occasions, serving to NAU lock up main factors by means of the center portion of the meet.

Head coach Andy Johns praised his group’s focus and power all through the meet.

“Our girls love racing at home, we have the best home-pool advantage up here [at altitude],” stated Coach Johns. “The mindset coming in was that we were challenged last week and needed to get a little better, and they did a great job. Attitude is the biggest thing, and they had a great attitude today.”

The Lumberjack divers as soon as once more swept the rostrum in each the 1-meter and 3-meter occasions.

Senior Grace Wesche gained the 3-meter with a rating of 316.20, adopted by Margaret Wesche (302.70) and Mackenna Stocker (298.80). On the 1-meter board, Margaret Wesche claimed victory with a 294.23, narrowly edging Grace Wesche (292.88) and Stocker (271.80).

The Lumberjacks took first in 11 of 16 occasions, showcasing spectacular depth throughout all strokes and distances. NAU’s steadiness between elite sprinting, sturdy mid-distance depth, and dominant diving carried them to a decisive 83-point margin over the visiting Aggies. The win strikes NAU to 2–1 in twin meets this fall, persevering with a streak of house dominance in Flagstaff.

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