Kentucky Swimming & Diving Prepares for Senior Day Against Louisville
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the last time this season, Kentucky swimming & diving is back at home at the Lancaster Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 25 to host Louisville for a senior day celebration. The senior day recognition will air on SEC Network+ starting at 12:40 p.m. with the meet to follow. Admission will be free for those who attend and the meet can also be followed along on DiveMeets and the Meet Mobile app.
The senior day is set to recognize nine individuals and their accomplishments in and out of the pool beginning at 12:40 p.m. Kentucky seniors to be recognized include: Caroline Benda, Nick Caruso, Kaelan Daly, Abby Devereaux, Jack Hamilton, Olivia Mendenhall, Jackson Mussler, Chris Nagy, and Maddie Welborn. The fifth-year student-athletes and student managers will also be recognized for their hard work and contribution to the program.
Coming off a weekend of record-breaking performances versus Auburn and Cincinnati, the Wildcats look to continue their success on both the women’s and men’s sides. The three new top-10 additions to the all-time list were highlighted by a school record-breaking performance by sophomore Carson Hick in the 1000 Freestyle with a time of 8:46.08. Gavin Hang (390.45) and Kristy Pfaff (309.75) were also added to those lists on the diving board, and Libby Grether in the 1000 Freestyle as well.
On the women’s side, Kentucky fell to No. 19 Auburn 163-137 and defeated Cincinnati 179-116. Grether swam great last weekend as noted, as did Bridget Engel. Engel won the 200 breast at both meets and Billie Sherratt notched two weekend wins in the 200 fly. Abby Devereaux had two impressive performances additionally, securing first place in the 3-meter diving in both meets.
The Kentucky men’s team fell to No. 14 Auburn 179-121 in Hick’s historic performance, but secured the win at Cincinnati. Ryan Merani picked up two wins in both the 200 fly and 400 IM, Hick added to his success with two wins in the 500 free, and on the boards diver Sam Duncan won the 1-meter twice.
The Saturday matchup against Louisville will mark the last home meet for the Wildcats this season. Both the Cardinals men’s and women’s teams were featured in the most recent poll of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Top 25. The men stand at No. 10 and the women currently are No. 8 in the country. The Wildcat men’s team received votes in the poll but found themselves just outside.
The meet is set for a 1 p.m. start at the Lancaster Aquatic Center, with the senior festivities beginning at 12:40 p.m. Live results will be available via Meet Mobile and DiveMeets as well as a stream on SEC Network+.
NCAA B-Standards this season:
- Lauren West – 200 free
- Libby Grether – 500 free
- Samantha Hamilton – 500 free, 1650 free
- Grace Frericks – 100 back, 200 back
- Torie Buerger – 200 back
- Paige Taber – 200 back
- Bridget Engel – 100 breast, 200 breast
- Billie Sherratt – 200 fly
- Hayden Penny – 200 IM, 400 IM
- Fernanda de Goeij – 400 IM
- Carson Hick – 500 free, 1650 free, 400 IM
- Levi Sandidge – 500 free, 1650 free, 400 IM
- Caue Gluck – 500 free
- Chris Nagy – 1650 free
- Devin Naoroz – 100 back, 200 back
- Szymon Mieczkowski – 200 back
- Adomas Gatulis – 100 breast
- Jonathan Rom – 200 breast
- Ryan Merani – 200 fly, 200 IM
NCAA Zone Cuts this season:
- Sam Duncan – 1-meter, 3-meter
- Gavin Hang – 1-meter, 3-meter
- Devynn Bishop – 3-meter, platform
- Abby Devereaux – 1-meter, 3-meter, platform
- Avery Giese – 1-meter, 3-meter
- Claire McDaniels – 1-meter, 3-meter, platform
- Kristy Pfaff – 1-meter, 3-meter
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