The Luther women's swimming and diving team began its season at Gustavus Adolphus College this afternoon. The Norse were defeated by the two-time defending Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) champions by a final of 194-103.
Mia Prater led the Norse with three first place finishes, followed by freshman diver
Noelle Gallucci who won both the 1-meter and 3-meter events.
Cassie Rounds touched the wall first in the 100 fly, while
Lillian McRoberts and
Ren Talerico went one-two respectively in the 200 IM.
Top-Three Finishes
Mia Prater - 50 Free (24.11) - 1st; 100 Free (52.62) - 1st; 50 Fly (27.41) - 1st
Noelle Gallucci - 1-Meter (210.30) - 1st; 3-Meter (190.60) - 1st
Cassie Rounds - 100 Fly (1:01.53) - 1st
Lillian McRoberts - 200 IM (2:19.18) - 1st
Ren Talerico - 200 IM (2:19.51) - 2nd
Annemarie Johnson - 200 Free (2:03.98) - 3rd; 100 Breast (1:13.58) - 3rd
Esmee van der Tuuk - 50 Back (30.52) - 3rd
Esmee van der Tuuk,
Annemarie Johnson,
Cassie Rounds, Prater - 200 Medley Relay (1:56.26) - 3rd
Complete Results
The Norse divers will compete next at the UW-La Crosse Diving Invitational that will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, starting at 11 a.m.
Luther will begin its home dual meet schedule on Saturday, Nov. 1 when it will host Carleton College at 1 p.m.
