Upcoming Event: Men's Swimming & Diving versus Alumni Meet on October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Men's Swimming & Diving
vs Alumni Meet
Friday, October 25
Tucson, AZ
University of Utah
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University of Arizona
Utah Swim and Dive Earns Split Decision at Arizona
10/26/2024 7:16 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
Utah men take the win, but the Wildcats triumph the women’s team by two points
TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Utah's swim and dive team finish its first dual meet this season against the University of Arizona Wildcats, earning mixed results after the men's team claims the victory, but the women fall by two points at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Saturday morning.
Bringing in twenty-six medals on day two, the Utes successfully finished their first dual meet of the 2024-2025 season. Though the women's team fell short by two points, bringing in a total of 149 to the Wildcats' 151, the men's team were able to come out on top, 159.5 to Arizona's 140.5.
"What a great meet from both teams today, they all swam and dove really well. Unfortunately, the women fell short, but we should be pleased that we were so close," said head coach Jonas Persson.
Going for the Gold
"We came back strong today and put together a very solid meet. There are thing we could have done better, but being our first meet of the year, on the road and against a tough opponent, we competed very well. It's probably the best first meet we've had as a team, both diving and swimming, in my 15 seasons here," said head diving coach Richard Marschner.
On the Boards
"We're looking forward to coming home to take on UNLV and then on to Texas in a few weeks," said Marschner.
"The men got a firm win, which was very well deserved. I am very pleased and proud of both teams. We still have a lot of work to do, but now we have a better look at what we need to work on," said Persson.
Looking Ahead
The Utes head back home to host their first dual meet of the season against UNLV on Nov. 1 in the Ute Natatorium.
Follow the Utes!
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UTAHswimdive | Instagram: @utahswimdive | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahUtesSwimDive), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
Bringing in twenty-six medals on day two, the Utes successfully finished their first dual meet of the 2024-2025 season. Though the women's team fell short by two points, bringing in a total of 149 to the Wildcats' 151, the men's team were able to come out on top, 159.5 to Arizona's 140.5.
"What a great meet from both teams today, they all swam and dove really well. Unfortunately, the women fell short, but we should be pleased that we were so close," said head coach Jonas Persson.
Going for the Gold
- Senior Norah Hay earned first-place in the 100-yard backstroke with a 55.47.
- Graduate Parker McOmber followed suit with a first-place finish of his own, touching at 48.87.
- Sophomore Emilia Nilsson Garip took the top spot in the women's 1m competition, totaling a score of 293.33.
- Junior Erin Palmer swam a 23.13 in the 50-free, adding nine points to the women's total.
- Sophomore Will Woodall touched at 20.61 for the top spot on the men's side of the 50-free.
- Sophomore Nick Chirafisi dominated the 500-yard freestyle event with a 4:29.98 finish.
- Junior Elias Petersen added another first on the diving side with a score of 367.43 on 3m.
- Sophomore Ella Derby claimed the title in the 200-yard IM with a swim of 2:05.87.
- Sophomore Kelson Flynn quickly followed with a win of his own in the same race, touching at 1:49.69.
"We came back strong today and put together a very solid meet. There are thing we could have done better, but being our first meet of the year, on the road and against a tough opponent, we competed very well. It's probably the best first meet we've had as a team, both diving and swimming, in my 15 seasons here," said head diving coach Richard Marschner.
On the Boards
- Six Utes earn an NCAA Zone cut.
- Nilsson Garip, senior Holly Waxman, freshman Callie Eaglestone and junior Kathryn Grant all earned their 3m Zones cut.
- Petersen and graduate Jesco Helling both earned their Zones cut with their 1m performances.
- Helling's score earned him a spot at third, his first medal of the season.
"We're looking forward to coming home to take on UNLV and then on to Texas in a few weeks," said Marschner.
"The men got a firm win, which was very well deserved. I am very pleased and proud of both teams. We still have a lot of work to do, but now we have a better look at what we need to work on," said Persson.
Looking Ahead
The Utes head back home to host their first dual meet of the season against UNLV on Nov. 1 in the Ute Natatorium.
Follow the Utes!
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UTAHswimdive | Instagram: @utahswimdive | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahUtesSwimDive), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
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