University of Minnesota Athletics

Meet Preview: Minnesota vs. Hawaii

1/9/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving

Jan. 9, 2014

@Gophers_Swim • follow on Twitter for live updates from the dual meet

Meet Coverage • http://hawaiiathletics.com/index.aspx?tab=swimmingdiving2&path=wswim

When • Saturday, January 11, 2014, All Day

Where • Honolulu, Hawaii (Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex)

Island Time • The Gophers rang in the New Year in Hawaii, arriving for the annual training trip a few hours before 2014. Since then, the men and women's swim team have been fiercely training in efforts for continuing the success the women's team has had. For more information on the team's training in Hawaii, see Kiera Janzen'sHawaii blog here: http://fw.to/Qw0N7KW

Last Encounter • The Gopher women were undefeated in the 2012-2013 season, including a win against Hawaii. Minnesota defeated Hawaii 201-92. The highlights included Minnesota winning all 16 events. The Gophers also beat the Rainbow Warriors the previous year, again winning each of those events.

Ranks • The Minnesota women are currently ranked No. 10 according to the NCAA among Division I universities, with a 5-0 record. The 2013 B1G Champions are a continued threat, ranking above all other teams in the conference. The Hawaii women are not ranked.

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