A Splashy Weekend: Dominating the Pool and Diving into Victory!

CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2024) – The UIC swimming and diving program enjoyed a successful weekend, earning four total wins against Eastern Illinois (186-70) (168-90) and Southern Indiana (200.5-85.5) (195-98) at the Flames Natatorium.
 

Kicking off 2025 with momentum????#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/5Gg42zNh4V

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

Four wins out of four this weekend! ??#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/S9r43nx27L

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
STATEMENT FROM HEAD COACH ASHLEY DELL
“I’m immensely proud of how the team performed in both competitions this weekend. Competing in back-to-back events isn’t an easy task, particularly following a week of intensive winter training, and they excelled. We’re in an excellent position for the remainder of the season and I’m looking forward to honoring the seniors next Saturday!”
 
STATEMENT FROM ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH/ HEAD DIVING COACH SUSAN BROMBERG
“The divers excelled, with two personal records from Sami on the three-meter board and Camryn on the one-meter. Additionally, five seasonal best scores were achieved by Harrison, Cole, Christian, Gabby on three-meter, and Kerry on one-meter. You could truly notice that their hard work during winter break has paid off, and I’m eager to see how the rest of our season unfolds.”
 
KEY PERFORMERS FRIDAY
 
Men’s
 
Liam Davis (Naperville, Ill./Plainfield North)
 

Liam Davis is having an outstanding day!

He secured victories in the 100 butterfly (51.21), 200 butterfly (1:52.28) and was a vital contributor to the 200 medley relay team that finished first! (1:33.17) pic.twitter.com/HIEuh7L1Zx

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 10, 2025

 
100 Butterfly – 1^st position | 51.21
200 Butterfly – 1^st position | 1:52.28
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 200-medley relay – 1:33.17
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 400-freestyle relay – 3:05.92
 
Daniel Galinski (Elmwood Park, Ill./Elmwood Park)
 

Daniel Galinski had a remarkable day!

He triumphed in the 100 breaststroke (57.07), 200 breaststroke (2:07.43) and was a crucial member of the 200 medley relay team that placed first! (1:33.17)#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/igCID4AVWH

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
100 Breaststroke – 1^st position | 57.07
200 Breaststroke – 1^st position | 2:07.43
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 200-medley relay – 1:33.17
 
 
Women’s
 
Bella Drake (Hartland, Wisc./Arrowhead Union)
 

Bella Drake dazzled in the backstroke!

She secured first in both the 100 (58.26) and the 200 (2:08.35)#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/1T3xwQ8jZ5

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 10, 2025

 
100 Backstroke – 1^st position | 247.50 points
200 Backstroke – 1^st position | 266.25 points
Contributed to the 2^nd place team in the 200-medley relay – 1:47.50
 
 
Molly Kroeger (Easton, Md./Easton)
 

Molly Kroeger had a stellar performance in the pool!

She achieved victory in the 200 freestyle (1:53.21), the 500 freestyle (5:02.56) and was a significant contributor to the 400 freestyle relay that finished first! (3:33.09)#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/uUECh54zbU

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
100 Freestyle – 2^nd position | 53.91
200 Freestyle – 1^st position | 1:53.21
500 Freestyle – 1^st position | 5:02.56
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 400-freestyle relay – 3:33.09
 
 
KEY PERFORMERS SATURDAY
 
Men’s
 
Harrison Nolan (Riverside, Ill./Riverside Brookfield/Kentucky)
 

Harrison Nolan has not missed a beat in the new year!

He swept both the one-meter (373.13) and three-meter (393.38) diving events!#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/s5BvSNiwDI

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
1MDiving – 1^st position | 373.13 Points
3M Diving – 1^st position | 393.38 points
 
 
Rafe Dolan Peterson (Austin, Minn./Austin)
 

An adaptable display from Rafe Dolan Peterson!

He secured victory in the 100 backstroke (49.49), 100 butterfly (49.56) and was a vital member of the triumphant 400 medley relay squad (3:19.28)!#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/nwL8SKRlcG

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
100 Backstroke – 1^st position | 49.49
100 Butterfly – 1^st position | 49.56
Assisted the 1^st place team in the 400-medley relay – 3:19.28
Assisted the 1^st place team in the 200-freestyle relay – 1:22.70
 
 
Women’s
 
Kerry-Leigh Morrison (Gauteng, South Africa/ St. Mary’s School)
 

Outstanding performance by Kerry-Leigh Morrison today!

She claimed victory in the one-meter (261.08) and secured second in the three-meter (245.70) diving events!#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/WEcdWwSCm7

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
1M Diving – 1^st position | 261.08 points
3M Diving – 2^nd position | 245.70 points
 
 
Madison Helmick (Bingham Farms, Mich./Birmingham Groves)
 

An impressive swimming exhibition by Madison Helmick!

She placed first in the 100 freestyle (52.24), 200 freestyle (1:53.72) and was an essential contributor to the victorious 400 medley relay (3:50.30) and 200 freestyle relay teams (1:37.22)!#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/ivcPYvS01J

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 11, 2025

 
100 Freestyle – 1^st Position | 52.24
200 Freestyle – 1^st Position | 1:53.72
Assisted the 1^st place team in the 400-medley relay – 3:50.30
Assisted the 1^st place team in the 200-freestyle relay – 1:37.22
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
The Flames will return to the pool on Saturday, Jan. 18, when they host the University of Chicago.
 
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