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Preview: Gophers Travel to USC, UCLA
1/14/2020 1:38:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving
THIS WEEK
Friday, Jan. 17 – at No. 20/9 USC, 4 p.m. CST
Friday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Jan. 19 – Bruin Diving Invitational, 12:30 p.m. CST The RV/No. 24 Minnesota swimming & diving teams are set for an action-packed weekend on the West Coast, as the Gophers will begin their return home from Hawaii with a battle against USC at 4 p.m. CST this Friday, Jan. 17.
Meanwhile, Gopher divers are set to travel to UCLA for the Bruin Diving Invitational from Jan. 17-19. Competition in the diving well is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. CST on each day of the event.
HAWAII HAPPENINGS
Since Dec. 31, Minnesota swimmers have been in Honolulu, Hawaii for the team's annual training trip. During their stay on the island of Oahu, the Gophers have been training thoroughly at the University of Hawaii through a series of workouts in the pool, ocean and weight room – as well as on the flatland.
Although the stay also served as an opportunity for many Gophers to explore the island, it was also a business trip as Minnesota swam against Hawaii in a Jan. 11 dual meet.
LAST TIME OUT
Competing in their first dual meet since early November, the Gophers shook off the rust and came away with an impressive sweep of the Rainbow Warriors in Honolulu. For the men, Minnesota's 133-129 victory marked their 12th in a row against Hawaii, as they remained undefeated against the Rainbow Warriors dating back to the 2008-09 season.
On the women's side, the Gophers' 178-84 defeat of Hawaii signified their ninth straight win over their island foe. Minnesota's win streak goes back through the 2011-12 season for the women's team.
DOUBLE-DIGIT FIRST PLACE FINISHES
Overall, 10 different Gophers swam their way to at least one first place finish against Hawaii: Grace Bennin, Rachel Butler, Cameron Kelley, Abbey Kilgallon, Lindsey Kozelsky, Jordan McGinty, Max McHugh, Kate Sullivan, Matthew Thomas and Tevyn Waddell.
Five Minnesota swimmers registered multiple first place finishes at the meet, led by Kelley with three (200 free, 500 free, 1000 free). Kozelsky (100 breast, 200 breast), McGinty (100 free, 200 free), McHugh (100 breast, 200 breast) and Waddell (100 back, 200 back) rounded out the group.
TAKING A DIVE
With the swimmers in Hawaii, Gopher divers remained within the contiguous United States. Their most recent competition took place from Jan. 3-5 at the Tennessee Diving Invitational.
Over the course of the three-day event, sophomore Joy Zhu collected wins in both the 1-meter (313.55) and 3-meter springboard (365.85). This signified Zhu's third sweep of the springboard events in 2018-19, having also accomplished the feat against Wisconsin (Nov. 8) and at the Minnesota Invite (Dec. 4-7)
Other Minnesota divers who qualified for finals in Tennessee were Jaclynn Fowler and Jake Butler. Fowler finished fourth overall in the women's 1-meter finals (272.20), while Butler placed second in the 1-meter (314.80) and fourth in the 3-meter (355.90).
IN THE RANKINGS
Entering Friday's meet against USC, Minnesota's men and women remain at the same positions as last week in the CSCAA TYR Top 25 rankings. The Gopher women currently find themselves ranked at No. 24 in the nation, while the men were acknowledged in the receiving votes section.
As for USC, the Trojans come in with a No. 20 ranked men's team and a No. 9 ranked women's squad.
A LOOK AT USC
The USC men head into Friday's meet with a 0-2 record so far this season. Back in November, the Trojans dropped a pair of road duals to Arizona State (109-184) and Arizona (119-179). This weekend's meet will be the first of the 2020 dual season for the Trojan men.
On the women's end of the spectrum, USC boasts a 4-0 record on the year. Already in 2019-20, the Trojan women have defeated Utah (143-111), Arizona State (184-113), Arizona (174-124) and Washington State (155-102).
SERIES HISTORY
In the last ten seasons, these two programs have only faced off on one occasion. That came in January of the 2018-19 season, when the Gophers made a similar stop in Los Angeles on their way back from Hawaii.
At last year's dual meet, the Gophers came up short on both sides. The men suffered a 109-153 defeat, while the women fell, 114-146. As a result, Minnesota will arrive in South California looking to even the score via a road sweep of the Trojans.
NCAA CUTS
13 Gophers sped their way to NCAA Cuts already during the 2019-20 season, highlighted by Max McHugh's pair of "A" Cuts in the 100 breast (50.74) and 200 breast (1:51.62). Below is a complete list of all NCAA "B" Cuts that Minnesota swimmers have achieved during the present campaign.
Rachel Butler – 400 IM (4:15.76)
Emily Cook – 100 back (53.13)
Abbey Erwin – 500 free (4:47.05)
Cameron Kelley – 1650 free (15:25.28)
Abbey Kilgallon – 1650 free (16:19.61)
Lindsey Kozelsky – 100 breast (58.66), 200 breast (2:09.46)
Emma Lezer – 100 breast (1:01.39)
Jordan McGinty (1:59.61)
Gavin Olson – 200 back (1:44.71)
Kate Sullivan – 500 free (4:45.79)
Matthew Thomas – 100 fly (46.81), 200 fly (1:45.39)
Tevyn Waddell – 100 back (52.99), 200 back (1:53.28), 100 fly (52.20), 200 IM (1:59.01)
Cook, Kozelsky, Waddell, McGinty – 400 medley relay (3:33.38)
TOP NATIONAL TIMES
At this juncture, McHugh's "A" Cut time in the 100 breast (50.74) is currently the fastest in the nation this season. Also worth noting, McHugh's "A" Cut in the 200 breast (1:51.62) stands as 2019-20's second-fastest time, trailing only Reece Whitley of California (1:51.02).
Kozelsky is also making noise in regard to the nation's fastest times of the season. The senior's 58.66 mark in the 100 breast ranks third in the country, while her top time in the 200 breast (2:09.46) is good for 16th.
B1G ACCOLADES
Already in the 2019-20 campaign, Minnesota has collected an incredible 11 Big Ten Conference weekly awards. The Gophers earned five Big Ten Swimmer of the Week nods in McHugh (Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 11), Kozelsky (Nov. 13) and Tevyn Waddell (Oct. 30). Additionally, Gavin Olson has twice been named Freshman of the Week (Oct. 30, Nov. 13).
In addition to these swimming honors, Minnesota has seen two divers combine for three Diver of the Week awards: Joy Zhu (Dec. 11, Jan. 8) and Jake Butler (Oct. 16). Butler was also dubbed Freshman of the Week on Jan. 8.
With 11 accolades this early in the season, the Gophers have already out-performed their recognition from both 2016-17 and 2017-18 and look capable of besting last year's total of 15 weekly awards.
UP NEXT
Minnesota returns to action two weeks from now, when the Maroon and Gold trek to West Lafayette, Ind. to take on Purdue and Northwestern in a Big Ten tri-dual from Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
Friday, Jan. 17 – at No. 20/9 USC, 4 p.m. CST
Friday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Jan. 19 – Bruin Diving Invitational, 12:30 p.m. CST The RV/No. 24 Minnesota swimming & diving teams are set for an action-packed weekend on the West Coast, as the Gophers will begin their return home from Hawaii with a battle against USC at 4 p.m. CST this Friday, Jan. 17.
Meanwhile, Gopher divers are set to travel to UCLA for the Bruin Diving Invitational from Jan. 17-19. Competition in the diving well is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. CST on each day of the event.
HAWAII HAPPENINGS
Since Dec. 31, Minnesota swimmers have been in Honolulu, Hawaii for the team's annual training trip. During their stay on the island of Oahu, the Gophers have been training thoroughly at the University of Hawaii through a series of workouts in the pool, ocean and weight room – as well as on the flatland.
Although the stay also served as an opportunity for many Gophers to explore the island, it was also a business trip as Minnesota swam against Hawaii in a Jan. 11 dual meet.
LAST TIME OUT
Competing in their first dual meet since early November, the Gophers shook off the rust and came away with an impressive sweep of the Rainbow Warriors in Honolulu. For the men, Minnesota's 133-129 victory marked their 12th in a row against Hawaii, as they remained undefeated against the Rainbow Warriors dating back to the 2008-09 season.
On the women's side, the Gophers' 178-84 defeat of Hawaii signified their ninth straight win over their island foe. Minnesota's win streak goes back through the 2011-12 season for the women's team.
DOUBLE-DIGIT FIRST PLACE FINISHES
Overall, 10 different Gophers swam their way to at least one first place finish against Hawaii: Grace Bennin, Rachel Butler, Cameron Kelley, Abbey Kilgallon, Lindsey Kozelsky, Jordan McGinty, Max McHugh, Kate Sullivan, Matthew Thomas and Tevyn Waddell.
Five Minnesota swimmers registered multiple first place finishes at the meet, led by Kelley with three (200 free, 500 free, 1000 free). Kozelsky (100 breast, 200 breast), McGinty (100 free, 200 free), McHugh (100 breast, 200 breast) and Waddell (100 back, 200 back) rounded out the group.
TAKING A DIVE
With the swimmers in Hawaii, Gopher divers remained within the contiguous United States. Their most recent competition took place from Jan. 3-5 at the Tennessee Diving Invitational.
Over the course of the three-day event, sophomore Joy Zhu collected wins in both the 1-meter (313.55) and 3-meter springboard (365.85). This signified Zhu's third sweep of the springboard events in 2018-19, having also accomplished the feat against Wisconsin (Nov. 8) and at the Minnesota Invite (Dec. 4-7)
Other Minnesota divers who qualified for finals in Tennessee were Jaclynn Fowler and Jake Butler. Fowler finished fourth overall in the women's 1-meter finals (272.20), while Butler placed second in the 1-meter (314.80) and fourth in the 3-meter (355.90).
IN THE RANKINGS
Entering Friday's meet against USC, Minnesota's men and women remain at the same positions as last week in the CSCAA TYR Top 25 rankings. The Gopher women currently find themselves ranked at No. 24 in the nation, while the men were acknowledged in the receiving votes section.
As for USC, the Trojans come in with a No. 20 ranked men's team and a No. 9 ranked women's squad.
A LOOK AT USC
The USC men head into Friday's meet with a 0-2 record so far this season. Back in November, the Trojans dropped a pair of road duals to Arizona State (109-184) and Arizona (119-179). This weekend's meet will be the first of the 2020 dual season for the Trojan men.
On the women's end of the spectrum, USC boasts a 4-0 record on the year. Already in 2019-20, the Trojan women have defeated Utah (143-111), Arizona State (184-113), Arizona (174-124) and Washington State (155-102).
SERIES HISTORY
In the last ten seasons, these two programs have only faced off on one occasion. That came in January of the 2018-19 season, when the Gophers made a similar stop in Los Angeles on their way back from Hawaii.
At last year's dual meet, the Gophers came up short on both sides. The men suffered a 109-153 defeat, while the women fell, 114-146. As a result, Minnesota will arrive in South California looking to even the score via a road sweep of the Trojans.
NCAA CUTS
13 Gophers sped their way to NCAA Cuts already during the 2019-20 season, highlighted by Max McHugh's pair of "A" Cuts in the 100 breast (50.74) and 200 breast (1:51.62). Below is a complete list of all NCAA "B" Cuts that Minnesota swimmers have achieved during the present campaign.
Rachel Butler – 400 IM (4:15.76)
Emily Cook – 100 back (53.13)
Abbey Erwin – 500 free (4:47.05)
Cameron Kelley – 1650 free (15:25.28)
Abbey Kilgallon – 1650 free (16:19.61)
Lindsey Kozelsky – 100 breast (58.66), 200 breast (2:09.46)
Emma Lezer – 100 breast (1:01.39)
Jordan McGinty (1:59.61)
Gavin Olson – 200 back (1:44.71)
Kate Sullivan – 500 free (4:45.79)
Matthew Thomas – 100 fly (46.81), 200 fly (1:45.39)
Tevyn Waddell – 100 back (52.99), 200 back (1:53.28), 100 fly (52.20), 200 IM (1:59.01)
Cook, Kozelsky, Waddell, McGinty – 400 medley relay (3:33.38)
TOP NATIONAL TIMES
At this juncture, McHugh's "A" Cut time in the 100 breast (50.74) is currently the fastest in the nation this season. Also worth noting, McHugh's "A" Cut in the 200 breast (1:51.62) stands as 2019-20's second-fastest time, trailing only Reece Whitley of California (1:51.02).
Kozelsky is also making noise in regard to the nation's fastest times of the season. The senior's 58.66 mark in the 100 breast ranks third in the country, while her top time in the 200 breast (2:09.46) is good for 16th.
B1G ACCOLADES
Already in the 2019-20 campaign, Minnesota has collected an incredible 11 Big Ten Conference weekly awards. The Gophers earned five Big Ten Swimmer of the Week nods in McHugh (Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 11), Kozelsky (Nov. 13) and Tevyn Waddell (Oct. 30). Additionally, Gavin Olson has twice been named Freshman of the Week (Oct. 30, Nov. 13).
In addition to these swimming honors, Minnesota has seen two divers combine for three Diver of the Week awards: Joy Zhu (Dec. 11, Jan. 8) and Jake Butler (Oct. 16). Butler was also dubbed Freshman of the Week on Jan. 8.
With 11 accolades this early in the season, the Gophers have already out-performed their recognition from both 2016-17 and 2017-18 and look capable of besting last year's total of 15 weekly awards.
UP NEXT
Minnesota returns to action two weeks from now, when the Maroon and Gold trek to West Lafayette, Ind. to take on Purdue and Northwestern in a Big Ten tri-dual from Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
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