CHICAGO, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Swimming and Diving dropped a pair of weekend meets to Northwestern University on Friday, 199-42. USI turned around on Saturday morning against the University of Illinois-Chicago, falling 200.5-85.5.
Northwestern
The Screaming Eagles struggled against the tough Big Ten Conference opponent, recording 42 points on the day. However, sophomore Hayden Shurtz earned a team-high second-place finish in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.68).
Two USI swimmers contributed career bests in their events. Freshman Ailyn Zurliene excelled in the 100 freestyle (58.21), while freshman Emma Gabhart relished her opportunity in the 50 freestyle (25.34).
Freshman Anna Bunnell continued to lead the Eagles diving squad with a team-high score of 225.45 points in the one-meter event.
Illinois-Chicago
After a late night in Evanston, USI traveled into the city to take on the Flames of UIC. Sophomore Hayden Shurtz contributed a massive day with 15 points. The sophomore earned the Eagles lone heat victory in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.07).
Freshman Elizabeth Ketcham placed fourth in the 50 freestyle (25.30), while freshman Simone Green trailed behind (25.76) in fifth. Junior Sarah-Catherine Dawson took a second-place finish in the 200 butterfly (1:54.93).
Standout freshman Anna Bunnell followed up her Summit League Diver of the Week meet with a record breaking one-meter performance (240.68). The Evansville native improved her record by more than 12 points. Sophomore Maranda Uttke secured a career-high 215.25 in the one-meter dive. Junior Autumn Turley dazzled in the three-meter event with a career high score of 196.80.
