Women’s Swimming Defeats Macalester 143-79

The Gustavus women’s swimming and diving team turned in a convincing 143-79 dual meet victory over Macalester Friday evening at Lund Natatorium in St. Peter. The Gusties won seven individual events and one relay. The meet was a true team effort as ten individuals took home first-place finishes.

Backstroker looks at the end of the lane for support from teammates.
Backstroker looks at the end of the lane for support from teammates.

Gustie swimmer pushing towards the finish.
Gustie swimmer pushing towards the finish.

The Gustavus women’s swimming and diving team turned in a convincing 143-79 dual meet victory over Macalester Friday evening at Lund Natatorium in St. Peter. The Gusties won seven individual events and one relay. The meet was a true team effort as ten individuals took home first-place finishes.

Gustavus First-Place Finishes
Carly Ernst (Jr., Lincoln, Neb.) – 1000 Freestyle (12:00.20)
Emma Espel (Jr., Fargo, N.D.) – 200 Freestyle (2:05.69)
Emily Amundsen (Jr., Plymouth, Minn.) – 50 Freestyle (26.39)
Carrie Gundersen (So., Minnetonka, Minn.) – 200 IM (2:19.43)
Brittani Matzke (So., Buffalo, Minn.) – 1-Meter Diving (204.95)
Janae Piehl (So., Hutchinson, Minn.) – 100 Butterfly (1:03.03)
Christi O’Connor (So., Great Falls, Mont.) – 100 Freestyle (58.41)

Gustavus will face Carleton on Saturday in Northfield at 11 a.m. The Carleton athletic department will be providing a video broadcast of tomorrow’s meet at this website.

Meet Results