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Saturday, March 19
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Minnesota Places 21st at NCAA Championships
3/19/2022 8:26:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota women's swimming and diving team wrapped up competition at the 2022 NCAA Championships Saturday at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Ga.
The Golden Gophers ended in 21st place with 43 points. It's the best finish and highest score for Minnesota since 2019 when it came in 11th with 158.5 points.
"I'm very happy for Sarah (Bacon) and her performances this week and grateful that she came back for another year," Minnesota associate head coach Stacy Busack said. "Her commitment to excellence and contribution to the program are irreplaceable.
"We brought nine student-athletes to the Championships, six more than last year, and for the vast majority this was their first experience at this meet. They learned fast, bounced back when things didn't go our way, and we have a solid foundation to build from with eight of our nine returning next year. They are hungry to continue improving, and I'm excited for what the future holds for this team."
The event culminated with the 400 free relay where Minnesota finished in 24th place. The Gophers' team of freshman Hannah Cornish, junior Maggie Summit, senior Olivia Bloomer and junior Jordan McGinty recorded the third-fastest time of the season at 3:16.46.
Minnesota also had three swimmers compete in Saturday's prelims.
Sophomore Megan Van Berkom finished as the top alternate in the 200 fly, touching in 17th place in a time of 1:54.84.
Freshman Hannah Cornish recorded her best finish of the NCAAs as she came in 21st in the 100 free. Her time of 48.30 was the second fastest of her career and .09 off her personal best.
In the 200 breast, junior Emma Lezer placed 46th with a time of 2:11.92 that was her second fastest of the season.
Diving took place on the platform Saturday and Minnesota senior Joy Zhu came in 27th with a score of 249.40.
Below are results for Minnesota in each event at the 2022 NCAA Championships.
3-Meter Diving
1. Sarah Bacon – 409.25
22. Joy Zhu – 306.80
1-Meter Diving
2. Sarah Bacon – 356.60
19. Joy Zhu – 285.40
Platform Diving
27. Joy Zhu – 249.40
50 Free
39. Hannah Cornish – 22.36
100 Free
21. Hannah Cornish – 48.30
200 Free
52. Hannah Cornish – 1:48.54
100 Breast
18. Emma Lezer – 59.44
200 Breast
46. Emma Lezer – 2:11.92
200 Fly
17. Megan Van Berkom – 1:54.84
200 IM
32. Megan Van Berkom – 1:57.15
400 IM
11. Megan Van Berkom – 4:04.96
200 Free Relay
21. Hannah Cornish, Olivia Bloomer, Grace Bennin, Maggie Summit – 1:28.79
400 Free Relay
24. Hannah Cornish, Maggie Summit, Olivia Bloomer, Jordan McGinty – 3:16.46
800 Free Relay
21. Jordan McGinty, Hannah Cornish, Megan Van Berkom, Maggie Summit – 7:10.95
400 Medley Relay
24. Jordan McGinty, Emma Lezer, Megan Van Berkom, Maggie Summit – 3:34.46
The Golden Gophers ended in 21st place with 43 points. It's the best finish and highest score for Minnesota since 2019 when it came in 11th with 158.5 points.
"I'm very happy for Sarah (Bacon) and her performances this week and grateful that she came back for another year," Minnesota associate head coach Stacy Busack said. "Her commitment to excellence and contribution to the program are irreplaceable.
"We brought nine student-athletes to the Championships, six more than last year, and for the vast majority this was their first experience at this meet. They learned fast, bounced back when things didn't go our way, and we have a solid foundation to build from with eight of our nine returning next year. They are hungry to continue improving, and I'm excited for what the future holds for this team."
The event culminated with the 400 free relay where Minnesota finished in 24th place. The Gophers' team of freshman Hannah Cornish, junior Maggie Summit, senior Olivia Bloomer and junior Jordan McGinty recorded the third-fastest time of the season at 3:16.46.
Minnesota also had three swimmers compete in Saturday's prelims.
Sophomore Megan Van Berkom finished as the top alternate in the 200 fly, touching in 17th place in a time of 1:54.84.
Freshman Hannah Cornish recorded her best finish of the NCAAs as she came in 21st in the 100 free. Her time of 48.30 was the second fastest of her career and .09 off her personal best.
In the 200 breast, junior Emma Lezer placed 46th with a time of 2:11.92 that was her second fastest of the season.
Diving took place on the platform Saturday and Minnesota senior Joy Zhu came in 27th with a score of 249.40.
Below are results for Minnesota in each event at the 2022 NCAA Championships.
3-Meter Diving
1. Sarah Bacon – 409.25
22. Joy Zhu – 306.80
1-Meter Diving
2. Sarah Bacon – 356.60
19. Joy Zhu – 285.40
Platform Diving
27. Joy Zhu – 249.40
50 Free
39. Hannah Cornish – 22.36
100 Free
21. Hannah Cornish – 48.30
200 Free
52. Hannah Cornish – 1:48.54
100 Breast
18. Emma Lezer – 59.44
200 Breast
46. Emma Lezer – 2:11.92
200 Fly
17. Megan Van Berkom – 1:54.84
200 IM
32. Megan Van Berkom – 1:57.15
400 IM
11. Megan Van Berkom – 4:04.96
200 Free Relay
21. Hannah Cornish, Olivia Bloomer, Grace Bennin, Maggie Summit – 1:28.79
400 Free Relay
24. Hannah Cornish, Maggie Summit, Olivia Bloomer, Jordan McGinty – 3:16.46
800 Free Relay
21. Jordan McGinty, Hannah Cornish, Megan Van Berkom, Maggie Summit – 7:10.95
400 Medley Relay
24. Jordan McGinty, Emma Lezer, Megan Van Berkom, Maggie Summit – 3:34.46
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