2014-15 Swimming & Diving Media Guide

Back Row (left to right): Katie Ditter, Krista Van Wie, Jacqueline Juffer, Samantha Hardewig and Michaela Cunningham Front Row (left to right): Bria Deveaux, Nicole Schwery, Taryn Collura and Alexandra Bilunas

10 a.m.

Feb. 18-21

Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio

TBA

Sept. 27

Alumni Meet

Devaney Natatorium

Oct. 3-4

Iowa with Michigan*

Iowa City, Iowa

Oct. 11

Nebraska-Omaha

Devaney Natatorium

11 a.m.

March 9 -11

NCAA Zone Diving Meet Iowa City, Iowa

TBA

Oct. 18

Iowa State

Ames, Iowa

10 a.m.

March 19 -21

NCAA Championships

TBA

Nov. 1

South Dakota State

Brookings, S.D.

Nov. 8

Arkansas

Devaney Natatorium

Nov. 20-22

Missouri Invitational

Columbia, Mo.

TBA

Dec. 5-7

Hawkeye Invitational

Iowa City, Iowa

TBA

Dec. 12

Northern Iowa

Devaney Natatorium

Jan. 10

Florida Gulf Coast

Fort Meyers, Fla.

10 a.m.

Jan. 24

Illinois*

Champaign, Ill.

11 a.m.

Jan. 30-31

Washington State

Devaney Natatorium

6 p.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

5 p.m.

TBA

Feb. 27-March 1 Last Chance Meet

TBA

Greensboro, N.C.

TBA

*Conference Meets. For updated schedule and meet day information visit Huskers.com

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Back: Julia Roller and Anna Filipcic Front: Katt Sickle and Erin Oeltjen

Back Row (from left): Aimee Fischer, Cassandra Brassard, Amanda Moran Front Row: Francesca Giganti and Jordan Ehly

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Table of Contents 2014-15 Nebraska Swimming & Diving

This Is Nebraska.......................................... 1-26

Table of Contents..........................................................................................................1 Athletic Department Directory.....................................................................................2 Media Information and Services..................................................................................3 This Is Nebraska Swimming...................................................................................... 4-5 Sports Facilities......................................................................................................... 6-7 Husker Power........................................................................................................... 8-9 Athletic Medicine and Nutrition........................................................................... 10-11 Academic Excellence............................................................................................ 12-15 Life Skills............................................................................................................... 16-17 Nebraska: Leading The Way................................................................................. 18-19 Nebraska People and Places................................................................................. 20-21 Nebraska’s National Power................................................................................... 22-23 Huskers In The Big Ten.......................................................................................... 24-25 2016 Olympic Trials....................................................................................................26

Meet The Huskers.....................................27-43

2014-15 Roster...........................................................................................................28 2014-15 Season Preview...................................................................................... 29-30 Returnee Biographies........................................................................................... 31-42 Newcomer Biographies........................................................................................ 42-43

Coaching Staff..........................................44-47

Pablo Morales, Head Coach.................................................................................. 44-45 Patrick Rowan, Assistant Coach..................................................................................46 Natasha Chikina, Diving Coach...................................................................................46 Swimming & Diving Support Staff..............................................................................47

Athletic Administration....................48-52

Chancellor Harvey Perlman........................................................................................48 Faculty Athletics Representative Josephine Potuto....................................................48 Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst..........................................................................49 Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA Pat Logsdon.................................................50 Associate Athletic Director/Diversity, Student-Athlete Recruitment and Leadership Initiatives Jamie Williams..................................................................50 Athletic Department Administration..........................................................................50 Nebraska Board of Regents........................................................................................51 The Big Ten Conference..............................................................................................52

Season Review............................................53-58

2013-14 Season Review........................................................................................ 54-55 2013-14 Meet-by-Meet Results..................................................................................46 2014 Big Ten Championships and NCAA Championships Results...............................57 2013-14 Performance List..........................................................................................58

Husker History..........................................59-68

All-Time Top-Five Performance List............................................................................59 Swimming & Diving Records.......................................................................................60 All-Time Letterwinner List..........................................................................................61 All-Americans....................................................................................................... 62-63 Conference Results and Champions...........................................................................64 Academic All-Conference Honorees...........................................................................65 Year-by-Year Results, Coaching Records.....................................................................66 Husker Olympians......................................................................................................67 Penny Heyns...............................................................................................................68

2014-15 Nebraska swimming and diving staff (from the left): Graduate assistant Ellan Dufour, Head Coach Pablo Morales, Assistant Coach Patrick Rowan, Diving Coach Natasha Chikina.

Credits: The 2014-15 University of Nebraska Swimming and Diving Guide was designed, written and edited by student assistant Tyson Carlson of the Nebraska Media Relations Department. Editing assistance was provided by Director of Media Relations Operations Jeff Griesch and Assistant Media Relations Director Jeremy Foote. The guide was produced entirely on Adobe InDesign CS6 and printed at the University of Nebraska Copy Services. Cover photos by Scott Bruhn and cover design created by Annie Wood.

Photo Credits: Scott Bruhn, BreAnna Haessler, Nate Olsen and Travis Shafer of the Nebraska Media Relations Office. Additional photos provided by Al Bello, Peter Bick, Matt Bruggeman, Paul Zoeller, Glen Johnson, Jackie Larson, Matt Miller, Joe Mixan, Doris Schultz, Lynn Sladky, Tom Slocum, Tom Tidball, Richard Voges and Richard Wright.

On the cover (Primary image): Natalie Morris.

(Nebraska seniors from left): Rebekah Land, Ciara Jenkins, Natalie Morris, Kelly Dunn.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public university committed to providing a quality education to a diverse student body. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. The policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies.

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Athletic Department Directory University Administration......................................................(402) 472-7211

President (Interim): James Linder, M.D............................................................................................472-2111 Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D...................................................................................................472-2116 Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D.........................................................................472-1252

Athletic Administration..........................................................(402) 472-3011

Director of Athletics: Shawn Eichorst .............................................................................................. 472-3011 Executive Associate A.D.: Marc Boehm............................................................................................ 472-3011 Senior Associate A.D./Administration: Bob Burton.......................................................................... 472-5663 Senior Associate A.D./CFO, Business Office: John Jentz................................................................... 472-2273 Senior Associate A.D./Academics: Dennis Leblanc........................................................................... 472-2042 Senior Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon.................................................. 472-3011 Senior Associate A.D./Performance and Strategic Research: Steve Waterfield................................ 472-1000 Associate A.D./Community Relations: Chris Anderson..................................................................... 472-7771 Associate A.D./Development, Ticket Office: Diane Mendenhall...................................................... 472-2367 Associate A.D./Compliance: Jamie Vaughn...................................................................................... 472-2042 Associate A.D./Leadership, Student-Athlete Recruitment & Diversity Initiatives: Jamie Williams... 472-3011 Associate A.D./Life Skills & N Club: Keith Zimmer............................................................................ 472-4614 Administrative Assistant to Athletic Director: Anne Hackbart.......................................................... 472-3011

Athletic Performance Team....................................................(402) 472-3333

Director of Strength and Conditioning.........................................................................................Mike Arthur Head Football Strength Coach.................................................................................................. James Dobson Women’s Swimming & Diving Strength Coach.........................................................................Rusty Ruffcorn Assistant Strength Coaches....................................... Tyler Clarke, Lauren Harris, Willie Jones, Brian Kmitta, ...........................................................Jon Pfeifer, Taylor Porter, Jason Powell, Ben Schumacher, Tim Wilson

Athletic Medicine.......................................................................(402) 472-2276

Director of Athletic Medicine...............................................................................................Dr. Lonnie Albers Head Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine................................................... Jerry Weber Head Football Athletic Trainer/Associate Head Trainer............................................................... Mark Mayer Swimming and Diving Athletic Trainer............................................................................... Kessy Hergenrader Assistant Athletic Trainers............................... Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson, Drew Hamblin .................................................................... Marcia Kennedy, R.J. Pietig, Jeff Rudy, Julie Tuttle, Tyler Weeda Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon............................................................................................ Dr. Pat Clare Orthopedists..................................................................................................Dr. David Clare, Dr. Justin Harris Sports Nutritionist............................................................................................................... Lindsey Remmers

Academic Programs and Student Services.........................(402) 472-2042

Associate Directors of Academic Programs.................................................... Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpepper Director of Student-Athlete Development....................................................................................Alvin Banks Academic Counselors.................................................................Sheri Hastings, Caleb Hawley, Mike Nieman Learning Specialists...................................................................Andrea Einspahr, Denise Howell, Joann Ross Assistant Academic Counselors.................................................................................................Trung Nguyen

Event Management...................................................................(402) 472-1000

Director of Athletic Events....................................................................................................... Matt Davidson Director of Athletic Facilities (Devaney Center).......................................................................... Randy Gobel Event Management Specialists...............Derek Bond, Brandon Champion, Tim Henrichs, Katie Pfannenstiel Building and Grounds Supervisor................................................................................................ Steve Torske

HuskerVision...............................................................................(402) 472-4645

Executive Director of Video Production.....................................................................................Kirk Hartman Chief Engineer............................................................................................................................Scott Guthrie Video Services Coordinator........................................................................................................ Mike Hodges Video Production Coordinator......................................................................................... Amanda Holzwarth Video Production Specialists..........................................................................Tyler Bassinger, Chris Pankonin

Media Relations..........................................................................(402) 472-2263

Assistant A.D./Media Relations..................................................................................................... Keith Mann Media Relations Director of Operations....................................................................................... Jeff Griesch Associate Director.............................................................................................................. Shamus McKnight Assistant Directors............................................................................ Jeremy Foote, Nate Pohlen, Matt Smith Athletic Department Photographer.............................................................................................. Scott Bruhn Athletic Department Designer..................................................................................................... Annie Wood Administrative Assistant.............................................................................................................. Vicki Capazo Swimming & Diving Media Relations Contact...........................................................................Tyson Carlson Interns.................................................................................................................Maggie Still, Connor Stange Student Assistants....................... Elly Burton, Stephanie Carpenter, Kailyn Hawkins, Erica Nett, Nate Olsen .......................................................................................... Gage Peake, Collin Stange, Jamie Schleppenbach Director of Digital Communications............................................................................................ Kelly Mosier Web & Digital Media Design Specialist................................................................................. Andy Wenstrand Digital Media Content Assistant for Media Relations..................................................................Kyle Benzion Digital Media Content Strategist................................................................................................ Ridge Barber

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Nebraska Information

Location: Lincoln, Neb. Population: 264,510 Enrollment: 25,006 Nickname: Cornhuskers, Huskers Colors: Scarlet and Cream Founded: 1869 Conference: Big Ten

Quick Phone List

Head Coach: Pablo Morales + Office Phone: (402) 472-6474 Assistant Coach: Patrick Rowan + Office Phone: (402) 472-0042 Diving Coach: Natasha Chikina + Office Phone: (402) 472-6475 Swimming & Diving Secretary: Annette Werschke + Office Phone: (402) 472-3186 Media Relations Contact: Tyson Carlson + Office Phone: (402) 472-7873 + Cell Phone: (402) 641-4041 Media Relations Fax: (402) 472-2005 Media Relations Address: One Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 68588-0123

Administration

President (Interim): James Linder, M.D. Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D.

Board of Regents

Timothy Clare Hal Daub Howard Hawks Bob Phares Jim Pillen Robert Schafer Kent Schroeder, J.D. Bob Whitehouse

Lincoln Omaha Omaha North Platte Columbus Beatrice Kearney Omaha

Student Regents

Kevin Knudson Connor Schulte Krupa Savalia Jordan Koch

Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska-Kearney Nebraska-Medical Center Nebraska-Omaha

Athletic Department Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by: Displaying integrity in every decision and action; Building and maintaining trust with others; Giving respect to each person we encounter; Pursuing unity of purpose through teamwork; maintaining loyalty to studentathletes, coworkers, fans and the University of Nebraska.

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Media Information & Services Associated Press 909 N. 9th Street, Suite 104 Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 391-0031 Fax: (402) 391-1412 Web: ap.org Lincoln Journal Star 926 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 473-7431 Fax: (402) 473-7291 Web: journalstar.com Omaha World-Herald 14th & Dodge Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (402) 444-1000 Fax: (402) 344-3343 Web: omaha.com

Huskers.com: The Internet Home of Nebraska Athletics

For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska swimming and diving on the World Wide Web, visit Huskers.com, the official web site of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. In addition to updated results, statistics and meet stories, you can find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and weekly releases on the Husker swimming and diving program.

Husker fans have the opportunity to gain even greater access to the NU athletic programs through HuskersNside, the premium site of the Nebraska Athletic Department. Visit Huskers.com and click on HuskersNside to join. Because this is quality video streaming, subscribers to the site must have broadband Internet access.

Nebraska Media Relations

The 2014-15 Nebraska swimming and diving guide is designed to assist the media in their coverage of Husker swimming and diving. Nebraska’s swimming and diving media relations contact for the 2014-15 season is Tyson Carlson. Additional information on Husker swimming and diving may be obtained by contacting the Media Relations Office at (402) 472-0694 or by e-mailing Tyson Carlson at tcarlson@ huskers.com. Carlson can also be reached by text message or cell phone at (402) 784-0253. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services intended to assist you in coverage of Nebraska swimming and diving.

Press Facilities

The Bob Devaney Sports Center invites the media to view competitions from the results table, located on the north side of the Devaney Natatorium, with the media relations and meet staff. Photographers are allowed to shoot anywhere in the pool area, provided that photographers do not interfere with competition. Flash photography is not permitted at the start of the race.

Post-Meet Interviews

Student-athletes will be available during home dual and invitational meets after they have completed their final competitions of the day. Coaches will be available following the meet.

Interviews

All media requests for interviews with Nebraska coaches, swimmers and divers should be directed to Tyson Carlson (office phone: 402-472-0694) at least one day in advance. Swimming and diving student-athletes are usually available for in-person interviews before or after workouts, which run daily from 2 to 5 p.m.

Coaching Staff Interview Times

The best time to reach Head Coach Pablo Morales and the rest of the Husker swimming and diving coaching staff for interviews is weekdays at practice, usually between 2 and 5 p.m. Interviews should be arranged through media relations contact Tyson Carlson at (402) 472-0694 or tcarlson@huskers.com.

Daily Nebraskan University of Nebraska 20 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68588 Phone: (402) 472-1765 Fax: (402) 472-1761 Web: dailynebraskan.com KOLN-TV (CBS, Chs. 10/11) 40th & W Lincoln, NE 68503 Phone: (402) 467-9720 Fax: (402) 467-9208 Web: kolnkgin.com KLKN-TV (ABC, Ch. 8) 3240 South 10th Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: (402) 434-8000 Fax: (402) 436-2236 Web: klkntv.com KETV (ABC, Ch. 7) 27th & Douglas Omaha, NE 68131 Phone: (402) 978-8958 Fax: (402) 978-8931 Web: ketv.com WOWT (NBC, Ch. 6) 3501 Farnam Omaha, NE 68131 Phone: (402) 233-7940 Fax: (402) 346-6740 Web: wowt.com KPTM (Fox, Ch. 42) 4625 Farnam Omaha, NE 68132 Phone: (402) 554-4286 Fax: (402) 554-4292 Web: kptm.com Nebraska ETV (PBS, Ch. 12) 1800 North 33rd Lincoln, NE 68503

Phone: (402) 472-3611 Fax: (402) 472-5347 Web: net.unl.edu KLIN (1400 AM) 4343 O Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 475-4567 Fax: (402) 474-8011 Web: klin.com KFAB (1110 AM) 5010 Underwood Omaha, NE 68132 Phone: (402) 556-8000 Fax: (402) 556-8937 Web: kfab.com KLMS (1480 AM) 3800 Cornhusker Hwy. Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: (402) 466-1234 Fax: (402) 467-4095 Web: espn1480.com KFOR (1240 AM) 3800 Cornhusker Hwy. Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: (402) 466-1234 Fax: (402) 467-4095 Web: kfor1240.com KOZN (1620 AM) 5011 Capitol Suite, #300 Omaha, NE 68132 Phone: (402) 951-1620 Fax: (402) 342-7041 Web: 1620thezone.com KRNU (90.3 FM) University of Nebraska 201 Andersen Hall Lincoln, NE 68588 Phone: (402) 472-3054 Fax: (402) 472-8597 Web: krnu.unl.edu Huskers Illustrated 7755 S. 23rd St Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: (402) 474-4355 Fax: (402) 474-5132 Web: huskersillustrated.com Big Red Report 401 N. Coddington Ave. Lincoln, NE 68528 Phone: (402) 476-5006 Fax: same as phone Web: bigredreport.com Hail Varsity 1201 Calvert St., Suite 22490 Lincoln, NE 68542 Phone: (402) 613-2177 Web: hailvarsity.com

Nebraska Media Relations Office

The University of Nebraska Media Relations Office is located on the third floor of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex, which is located on the north side of Memorial Stadium at: One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, NE, 685880123. Phone: (402) 472-0694; Fax (402) 472-2005. Opponents should submit an e-mail list of media who need to receive results to tcarlson@Huskers.com.

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Nebraska women’s swimming and diving has a long history of success. The Huskers have finished in the top 12 at the NCAA Championships five times since 1995, producing 11 Olympians, including gold medalist and world-record holder Penny Heyns.

In addition to individual success, Nebraska swimming and diving has claimed 10 conference team championships. The 2013-14 squad set 42 career bests at the 2014 Big Ten Championships.

Success in the pool is just part of Nebraska’s success story. Coached by Olympic Gold Medalist and Academic All-America Hall of Fame inductee Pablo Morales, the Huskers have annually been one of the top academic teams in the nation. Over the past several years, nearly every member of the team earned an academic honor from the conference. The Huskers also captured Nebraska’s Life Skills Award as the most committed team to NU’s nationally renowned Life Skills program in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

In athletics, academics and in life, There Is No Place Like Nebraska.

Top: Taryn Collura, a junior at Nebraska in 2014-15, swam a school-record 22.42 in the 50-yard freestyle at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. Collura, who qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles in 2013, added a career-best 49.30 in the 100 in 2014.

Middle: Shannon Guy holds Nebraska’s school record in the 100-yard butterfly, swimming a time of 53.23 at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. A senior at Nebraska in 2013-14, Guy also competed in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

Left: One of the most decorated swimmers in U.S. history, Nebraska Coach Pablo Morales was an 11-time NCAA champion at Stanford, and won five combined medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games, including three golds and a pair of silvers. Morales also served on the committee for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which were held in Omaha.

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SWIMMING

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Nebraska swimming and diving utilizes top-notch facilities.

Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among the nation’s best. Nebraska is dedicated to providing its athletes the best game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport.

Movement analyzers, an electronic timing system and updated weight facilities make the Devaney Natatorium (bottom) a leader in technology. The Huskers have also received a new locker room and team ready room.

The state of Nebraska has also been an important stop for swimmers on their way to Olympic glory for the past decade. In 2008 and 2012, Omaha’s CenturyLink Center (left) served as the home of the U.S. Olympic Trials, and the venue was selected to host the event again in 2016.

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CHAMPIONSHIP FACILITIES

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Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among the nation’s best. Nebraska provides its studentathletes top-notch game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport.

The nationally prominent Nebraska volleyball team moved into the Devaney Center for the first time in 2013, after the building received a $20 million renovation. The baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling programs have all benefitted from new practice facilities within the last two seasons.

Top: Memorial Stadium entered 2014 with a nation-leading 333 consecutive sellouts. The stadium expanded by more than 5,000 seats in 2013, while adding an innovative academic/ athletic research wing in the East Stadium.

The Osborne Athletic Complex (bottom left) provides Nebraska student-athletes with topnotch training facilities. The main entrance to the Osborne Athletic Complex and Traditions Lobby features an impressive waterfall and a wall that honors those who contributed to the massive project, as well as memorabilia and trophies from all of Nebraska’s bowl games.

Middle: Nebraska’s teams compete in some of the nation’s finest facilities in front of large crowds.

The wrestling, volleyball and track and field programs join the swimming and diving program inside the Devaney Center. The Nebraska soccer and tennis programs will benefit from new homes in 2014-15.

Bottom right: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park provides the Huskers with the finest baseball stadium in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska shares its home ballpark with the Lincoln Saltdogs, an independent minor league team.

The home of Nebraska softball, Bowlin Stadium, is right next to Haymarket Park and both the baseball and softball programs benefit from the new Alex Gordon Training Complex.

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husker Power The model strength and conditioning program in the nation, Husker Power plays a major role in the continuing success of Nebraska athletics. Nebraska’s strength program was the first in the nation.

With 13 staff members, including Devaney Center Strength Coach Rusty Ruffcorn, it is one of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning organizations in the nation.

Nebraska’s strength training facilities have set the standard in collegiate strength training since the early 1970s. Not only does it feature the Ndamukong Suh Strength and Conditioning Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex, it also features a weight room utilized by the swimming and diving team in the Hendricks Training Complex that opened in 2011.

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“The University of Nebraska strength and development program is the model for others in the country.�

Phillip Hage, Editor, Physician and Sports Medicine Magazine

Three Reasons for Success Program - The Husker Power Strength and Conditioning Program is geared for maximum improvement of performance in the pool. Each athlete receives their own individual computerized program each year.

Supervision - The Husker Power staff has nine fulltime strength and conditioning specialists and four interns. Devaney Center Strength Coach Rusty Ruffcorn works directly with the swimming and diving program to help Husker athletes prepare for successful athletic careers.

Facilities - The Ndamukong Suh Strength and Conditioning Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex is the finest all-around athletic facility in the nation, providing athletes with all the tools necessary to achieve at the highest level.

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ATHLETIC MEDICINE

Providing expert care to more than 600 Husker student-athletes, Nebraska features one of the most well-trained and highly skilled athletic medicine staffs in the country.

Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers, Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber and Women’s Swimming and Diving Athletic Trainer Kessy Hergenrader, the 2014-15 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, 13 athletic trainers and six graduate assistant athletic trainers.

Nebraska’s team of orthopaedists is led by Chief of Staff Dr. Pat Clare, a nationally respected orthopaedic surgeon with more than 30 years of service to Husker athletics.

Above: Associate Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers coordinates the care of Husker student-athletes by using some of the best on-site technology in collegiate athletics.

The Athletic Medicine Center features a hydrotherapy area that includes a three-level laned pool, which allows student-athletes across all of Nebraska’s sports to work out simultaneously.

The Hydroworx 1000 Treadmill Pool is equipped with two cameras underwater for evaluation and assessment, while hot and cold plunge tanks are also available to the Huskers.

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The medical facilities at Nebraska have long been among the nation’s best, and NU’s athletic medicine center within the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex will keep the Huskers on the front line of technology for decades to come. In addition to Nebraska’s North Stadium facility, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena all feature athletic medicine areas. The Devaney Center’s Athletic Medicine facility underwent an extensive expansion as part of the Hendricks Training Complex addition in 2011.

Using the best on-site medical equipment and resources in college athletics, the Nebraska athletic medicine staff provides Husker student-athletes with highly skilled medical care throughout the year.

NUTRITION

Nebraska’s Sports Nutritionists Lindsey Remmers and Ryan Reist work with all 24 of Nebraska’s sports by educating athletes on topics such as increasing lean body mass, losing body fat, staying hydrated, nutritional strategies for competition, maximizing recovery following workouts and supplement use. Athletes are given individualized nutrition plans that can be applied in Nebraska’s Performance Buffet at the Lewis Training Table, which was remodeled and expanded in the 2010 season. In addition to utilizing the Lewis Training Table each day for lunch and dinner, student-athletes also have access to fueling stations near strength and conditioning areas to provide fluids and nutritional foods before and after workouts to maximize performance and recovery.

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS

University of Nebraska student-athletes produced another outstanding year in competition, in the classroom and in the community, continuing NU’s tradition of success in 2013-14. The Huskers increased their nation-leading total of alltime CoSIDA Academic All-Americans to 314 with a Big Ten-best seven academic All-Americans across all sports, while also claiming a Big Ten-leading five NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships in 2013-14.

Nebraska’s seven CoSIDA Academic All-Americans ranked among the highest totals in the nation across all divisions. The Huskers maintained their lead of 76 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans over national No. 2 Notre Dame.

The only school in the nation with 300 academic All-Americans, Nebraska is one of just three schools across all divisions with 200 or more, joining Notre Dame and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). NU leads the nation in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans since 2000 with 124, extending its nationleading streak to 43 consecutive years with at least one academic All-American.

The Huskers also increased their nation-leading total of NCAA Top Ten Award winners to 17, as former women’s tennis All-American Mary Weatherholt was honored during the 2013-14 academic year. Nebraska also ranks among the nation’s best in the total of NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners, including five in 2013-14. Spencer Long (Football), Eric Schryver (Men’s Gymnastics), Emily Wong (Women’s Gymnastics), Sunny Russell (Rifle), Anne Martin (Track & Field) all claimed the prestigious national awards.

A total of 675 awards were issued for Academic All-Americans the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall (354) All Sports as of August 2014 and Spring (321) Honor Roll, recognizing Husker student-athletes who produced 314 a 3.0 GPA or better during a semester.

Among that group, Huskers produced 87 perfect 4.0 GPA semesters. A total 238 of 62 Nebraska student-athletes also were honored as Big Ten Distinguished Scholars for posting 3.7 grade-point 220 averages or better and lettering in their respective sports in 2013-14.

186 Nebraska’s CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica success continues to set the standard for the approximately 1,400 member institutions. The Husker football team leads all individual sport programs in the nation with 107 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-America awards, including 2013 first-team honoree Spencer Long and second-team selections Jake Long and C.J. Zimmerer. Spencer Long added a prestigious Nationall Football Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship worth $18,000, along with prestigious NCAA Postgraduate ($7,500) and Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate ($10,000) scholarships before being chosen in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Zimmerer added a spot on the AFCA Good Works Team and claimed Nebraska’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for his extensive community involvement.

The Nebraska men’s and women’s track and field program added three academic All-Americans, including first-teamers Levi Gipson and Anne Martin, along with second-team pick Cody Rush. Martin and John Welk swept the NCAA Elite 89 awards for the Huskers as the student-athletes with the top grade-point averages competing at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships for the second consecutive season. Nebraska’s 38 combined CoSIDA Academic All-America honors since 2002 for the men’s and women’s track and field program lead the nation.

Emily Wong, an 11-time All-American in competition for the Nebraska women’s gymnastics team, added a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America award to cap one of the greatest all-around careers for a student-athlete in Husker history.

A two-time academic All-American, Wong was named the winner of the 2014 AAI Award presented to the nation's top collegiate gymnast. The Honda Award finalist and Big Ten Gymnast of the Year earned prestigious NCAA Postgraduate ($7,500) and Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate ($10,000) scholarships. Her achievements earned her Nebraska’s Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year Award and the Big Ten Medal of Honor. Men’s track and field student-athlete Seth Wiedel was Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year and Big Ten Medal of Honor winner.

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Nebraska’s 2013-14 Academic Highlights

• 314 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports (leads nation) 107 Football Academic All-Americans (leads all sports, all time) 37 Volleyball Academic All-Americans (leads all women’s sports, all time) 29 Softball Academic All-Americans (No. 2 among all women’s sports, all time) 38 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Academic All-Americans (leads nation since 2002) • Seven CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (4 first-team, 3 second-team) First-Team: Spencer Long (Football), Emily Wong (Women's Gymnastics), Levi Gipson (Men's Track & Field), Anne Martin (Women's Track & Field) Second-Team: Jake Long (Football), C.J. Zimmerer (Football), Cody Rush (Men's Track & Field) • Five NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Spencer Long (Football), Eric Schryver (Men's Gymnastics), Emily Wong (Women's Gymnastics), Sunny Russell (Rifle), Anne Martin (Track & Field) • Two Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($10,000) Spencer Long (Football), Emily Wong (Women's Gymnastics) • Two Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Brandon Chapek (Football), Sunny Russell (Rifle) • Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners Seth Wiedel (Men’s Track & Field, Emily Wong (Women’s Gymnastics) • Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winners C.J. Zimmerer (Football), Sunny Russell (Rifle) • 208 Academic All-Big Ten Selections Across All Sports (3.0 GPA) • 675 Student-Athletes on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall and Spring Honor Rolls (3.0 GPA or above) • 62 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars (3.7 GPA and Letterwinner) • 123 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2013 through May 2014 (August 2013-14; December 2013-52; May 2014-57) • Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Seth Wiedel, Men’s Track & Field (Accounting) • Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Emily Wong, Women’s Gymnastics (Nutrition Science) • Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Golf (3.250 GPA in 2013) • Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Tennis (3.485 GPA in 2013) • Life Skills Team Award Winners - Wrestling, Women’s Swimming & Diving

Top Left: Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Emily Wong (left) of the women’s gymnastics team and Seth Wiedel (right) from the Husker men’s track and field team earned Big Ten Medals of Honor in 2014. Wong was one of the most decorated women’s gymnasts in school history, capturing 11 All-America awards and the AAI Award, which is presented to the nation’s top women’s gymnastics student-athlete.

Bottom Left: Ellan Dufour concluded her competitive career at Nebraska by setting the school record in the 200-yard backstroke at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. The native of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, also claimed academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013, before earning her bachelor’s degree from Nebraska as a fisheries and wildlife major in May of 2014.

Top Right: Kristin Strecker earned her bachelor’s degree as a biological sciences major at Nebraska in May of 2014. A four-year letterwinner, the Topeka, Kan., native was a three-time academic All-Big Ten selection and a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. She was also an inaugural member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.

Bottom Right: Husker diver Kaitlan Walker claimed her bachelor’s degree from Nebraska in May of 2014. The senior from Albuquerque, N.M., earned three top-24 finishes at the Big Ten Championships, while capturing a spot on the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Walker majored in fashion design at Nebraska.

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The Nebraska academic Experience From the day student-athletes decide the University of Nebraska is the right place to be, the athletic academic counseling unit provides personal and academic support to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out of their years as Huskers. Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its studentathletes become outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is comprised of 13 full-time staff members and a tutorial staff of approximately 75 tutors addressing all subject areas.

Academic Counseling

Eight academic counselors and three assistant academic counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback, assist with the advising/registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and progress toward graduation. Essentially, academic counselors assist student-athletes in navigating the University of Nebraska system.

Tutorial Support

A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support is available from day one up to college graduation. Subject and mentor tutors help provide academic support and study strategies to be successful. Supplemental Instruction, a sub-component of the tutorial program, provides targeted group review sessions to help ease the transition to college academics while improving study strategies and building academic self-esteem.

Study Hall

Nebraska’s study hall program is housed in the D.J. Sokol Enrichment Center within the Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex. Student-athletes attend a supervised, flex-time study hall that features day, evening and weekend hours. Each student-athlete is required to complete a specific number of study hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/or coach. In addition, weekly study hall reports are provided to the coaching staff. Additional performance-based or tutor-based study hall may also be determined by the academic counselor.

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The Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex was completed in the fall of 2010. The extensive expansion and renovations tripled the size of Nebraska’s previous space devoted to student-athletes. The Student Life Complex also features a new technology center and a dedicated Life Skills area. The area gives Husker student-athletes all the tools they need to grow and succeed in the classroom and in the community.

Mentoring

Many student-athletes meet with a mentor on a weekly basis to assist in making a smooth transition from high school to college. Mentors collect syllabi, gather and report academic progress information and teach academic success strategies.

Educational Assessments

Assessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor, or coach to determine student strengths and areas for improvement.

Results allow academic counselors to develop a personalized academic support program and to determine if more in-depth testing is warranted. When additional assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a consulting psychologist who conducts the assessments. If it is determined that a student-athlete has a learning disability, appropriate accommodations are made through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

Student-Athlete Orientation

The academic staff coordinates New Student-Athlete Orientation to help newcomers adjust to the multiple demands of being a college student-athlete.

Presentations are made by academic counselors, compliance officials, NU faculty and administrators, business/community professionals and student-athletes.

Personal Counseling

Student-athletes will find a supportive and caring environment at Nebraska.

Transitional issues, stress management, time management, academic focus and problem resolution are all addressed in a proactive manner throughout the year. If necessary, counseling referrals are also made to designated practitioners.

Computer Resources

Student-athletes enjoy a new state-of-the art computer lab and technology center with 58 computers and professional supervision. Laptops are also available during team travel. Student-athletes have the benefit of ongoing education and assistance from a full-time computer technician.

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One of Nebraska’s most committed teams to outreach and community service, the Husker swimming and diving program has captured the Life Skills Team Award three of the past four seasons. The award is presented annually to the top men’s and women’s team at Nebraska that demonstrates the greatest overall commitment to the Huskers’ award-winning Life Skills program. The 2012 team (pictured above) joins the 2010, 2013 and 2014 teams as winners of the award.

Nebraska Life Skills - Serving Leaders The Nebraska Life Skills program is committed to providing proactive education, resources and support throughout college and beyond, best preparing Husker student-athletes for life after sports. Services foster transition, retention, responsible decision-making, leadership, volunteerism and career development.

Nebraska has long been considered a pioneer in life skills support and programming. In 1998, Nebraska was one of five Division I schools nationally to win the prestigious Program of Excellence Award recognizing a strong commitment to total person development. In 2005, Keith Zimmer, Associate A.D. for Life Skills, was the recipient of the Dr. Gene Hooks Award recognizing him as the top life skills administrator in the country.

Life Skills Components

Proactive Education Husker Life Seminar – All incoming student-athletes complete a 13-week fall semester seminar addressing a variety of life skills topics ranging from leadership to money to relationships and study skills. Team Workshops – Campus and community experts facilitate team-specific life skills education workshops.

Student-Athlete Assemblies – Meetings featuring remarks from nationally recognized life skills trainers.

Personalized Support/Individual Sessions Resume Development – Each student-athlete is assigned a Life Skills counselor who assists in the creation of a personalized resume for the student-athlete.

Periodic follow-up meetings will take place through graduation to ensure a wellrounded college experience and marketability to realize career goals.

Community Outreach Nebraska student-athletes combine to impact over 100,000 people statewide on an annual basis. Team Service Requirement – Each team participates in a minimum of two service projects per year. School Outreach – Individuals participate in numerous school outreach campaigns in both classroom and assembly settings.

Hospital Visits – Huskers are frequent hospital visitors providing cheer and encouragement to a variety of patients. Miscellaneous Outreach – Outreach requests are received daily from the entire state requesting involvement from Husker student-athletes. Mentoring Programs – Typically requires one hour of service per week serving as a youth mentor.

Leadership/Citizenship Life Skills promotes leadership development and provides recognition opportunities for extraordinary citizenship. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee – Elected team representatives from each of the 24 sports serve as the “voice” of the entire student-athlete population discussing student-athlete welfare, legislation and service events. HERO Leadership Award – Individual recognition to Huskers who have consistently gone above and beyond serving as an exemplary role-model. Heart and Soul Award – Presented annually to the top senior studentathlete leaders for extraordinary service throughout their college careers. Tom Osborne Citizenship Team – Individual recognition to Huskers across all sports who have completed at least six service projects during the academic year. Nebraska Football Uplifting Athletes - A recognized student organization initiated in 2012, Nebraska football players and UNL student leaders collaborate to raise funds and awareness for those with rare diseases. Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead was named the 2012 recipient of the National Rare Disease Champion Award and C.J. Zimmerer won the award in 2014. Life Skills Award of Excellence – Recognizes team services and leadership with the top men’s and women’s programs being honored on an annual basis.

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Career Commitment In addition to the creation of a personalized resume and game plan, the following career resources are available to every Husker. Student-Athlete Career Fair – Attended by approximately 25 companies. Networking Night – Former Husker student-athletes and other professionals thriving in their chosen career fields share valuable insights with sophomore student-athletes. Assessments – Online assessments to help individuals discover talents and match with a major and career. Practical Experience – Programs in place to facilitate shadowing and internship placements. Job Preparation – Expert advice on cover letter writing, interviewing skills and evaluating the job offer.

Postgraduate Assistance Commitment to helping student-athletes pursue postgraduate plans and scholarships. Career Nights – Learn from the experts to gain valuable insight on timelines, application procedures, entrance requirements, personal essays and more. Scholarships – Seniors in their final season of athletic eligibility can apply for numerous postgraduate awards.

The Nebraska Life Skills program helps Husker student-athletes experience the benefits of service to others while learning to expand their own leadership skills both on and off the fields of competition. The Abbott Life Skills Center (bottom right) is located within Nebraska’s new Student Life Complex. In 2014, Shannon Guy (top right) earned a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award. The award is presented annually by Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst to recognize the top NU student-athletes across all sports for their commitments to the Nebraska Life Skills program. Kelsey Larson (bottom, left in photo), a senior on the 2013 NU swimming and diving team, claimed Nebraska’s Heart & Soul Award, recognizing the top Husker female student-athlete in the community.

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As one of the nation’s premier public institutions, the University of Nebraska is committed to undergraduate learning and world-class research. Quality instruction is emphasized in Nebraska’s 157 undergraduate majors, which are spread through nine undergraduate colleges.

Nebraska, which officially joined the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago, which has generated unique opportunities for students and faculty by sharing expertise, leveraging resources and collaborating on programs.

The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration.

To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu. To learn more about Nebraska athletics, visit Huskers.com and ThisIsNebraska.com.

Large photo: The Nebraska Student Union is the meeting place on campus where students can spend a little down time between classes. It has study areas and a food court.

Bottom left: Love Library is the main library at the University of Nebraska and sits on the southern edge of City Campus.

Bottom middle: The Esther L. Kaufmann Center houses the Jeffery S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.

Bottom right: The new, 30,000-square foot Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center is the nation’s largest multicultural center attached to a student union.

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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

The state capital of Nebraska, Lincoln is a growing city that features activities for citizens of all ages and interests. Lincoln is a scenic city that includes gardens, bike paths and entertainment. The Haymarket District is full of entertainment and dining options and is just blocks from the UNL Campus.

The historic state capitol building provides the centerpiece of the downtown area, and famed “O” Street provides numerous options for nightlife and entertainment for UNL students.

One of the nation’s 75 largest cities, Lincoln features the advantages of an urban setting and is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces of America’s Heartland. Home to more than one-quarter of a million people and the third-largest city in the Big Ten Conference, living in Lincoln enables Nebraska student-athletes to enjoy the benefits of city life, while residing in a community that is widely regarded as one of the top places to live in the United States.

Lincoln's National Rankings Happiest U.S. City (LiveScience) Healthiest U.S. City (Center for Disease Control) Best Sport City (Sporting News) Lowest Unemployment Rate (Bureau of Labor) Best Cities for Families (Child Magazine) Modeled after the Power and Light District in Kansas City, the Railyard sits right across from the front entrance of the new Pinnacle Bank Arena, allowing fans to go to an event and then go out to the outdoor plaza.

Some of the artists that have played or will play at Pinnacle Bank Arena since it opened in August of 2013 include: Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Michael Buble, Pink, Pearl Jam, Jason Aldean, Elton John, Miranda Lambert and Paul McCartney.

No. 1 Overall Wellbeing (Gallup) No. 1 Quality of Life (State Univ. of New York) No. 2 City in Quality of Life (Gallup) No. 7 Cleanest Air (CNN) No. 7 City for Business & Careers (Forbes) No. 8 Most Secure Places to Live (Sperling’s) Top 10 College Town (Relocate America)

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Prominent People with Nebraska Ties

Grover Cleveland Alexander, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher • Fred Astaire, dancer and actor • Max Baer, boxer • Marlon Brando, Academy Award-winning actor • William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president 1896, 1900, and 1908 • Warren Buffett, investor; Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Richest Man in the World • Richard N. Cabela, entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store • Johnny Carson, comedian • Joba Chamberlain, Major League Baseball pitcher, Detroit Tigers • Dick Cheney, 46th U.S. Vice-president • Brian Duensing, Major League Baseball pitcher, Minnesota Twins • Henry Fonda, Academy Award-winning actor • Bob Gibson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals • Alex Gordon, Major League Baseball All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Kansas City Royals • Amy Heidemann, Karmin lead singer • Marg Helgenberger, actress • Peter Kiewit, contractor, investor and philanthropist • Jaime King, actress • Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner • Larry the Cable Guy, comedian • Malcolm X, civil rights leader • Nick Nolte, actor, producer • Edwin Perkins, inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist • Andy Roddick, tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion • Gale Sayers, Football Hall of Fame running back, Chicago Bears • Elliott Smith, singer-songwriter • Hilary Swank, 2-time Academy Award-winning actress • Jack Sock, 2014 Wimbledon doubles champion • Gabrielle Union, actress • James Valentine, Maroon 5 guitarist • Tony Watson, Major League Baseball All-Star, Pittsburgh Pirates • Paula Zahn, Former News anchor for CNN

OMAHA Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha, is less than an hour’s drive

from Lincoln and has a population of nearly 800,000. Omaha is home to TD Ameritrade Park, the NCAA College World Series (left) and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo (middle).

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NEBRASKA’S NATIONAL POWER Nebraska competed at the highest levels across the board in 2013-14, producing top-25 national finishes in 14 of its 24 varsity sports. Nebraska was one of only two NCAA Division I schools to advance to the NCAA Championships in the six major team sports of men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball, while also playing in a football bowl game. The Huskers won NCAA Tournament games in five of those sports, while also winning their bowl game, a feat no other school in the country matched in 2013-14.

In addition to the success of Husker teams, Nebraska produced its most AllAmericans in more than a decade with 42 student-athletes capturing national honors across all sports in 2013-14. Nebraska’s 42 All-Americans included 29 first-team award winners in their respective sports, led by 2014 NCAA 400-meter hurdles champion Miles Ukaoma. The Big Red’s All-Americans came from 17 U.S. states, including eight from the Cornhusker State, and three foreign countries to claim a total of 51 All-America awards.

Not only did the Huskers enjoy success across many fields of competition, Nebraska fans supported the Big Red in record numbers as the volleyball (1st), football (9th), women’s basketball (11th), men’s basketball (13th), baseball (15th) and softball programs all ranked among the nation’s top 20 in attendance. The football (333) and volleyball (200) also carried NCAA sellout streaks into their 2014 seasons.

Coach Bo Pelini’s Nebraska football program notched its sixth consecutive nine-win season by defeating Georgia in the Gator Bowl. The Big Red closed the season with a 9-4 record and finished at No. 25 in the USA Today Coaches Top 25.

Coach Tim Miles claimed Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors in his second season at Nebraska by leading the Huskers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998. Coach Darin Erstad led the Nebraska baseball team to the NCAA Tournament in his third season at his alma mater. The former Major League All-Star and Gold Glove winner guided the Huskers to a 41-21 record and runner-up finishes in the Big Ten regular season and at the tournament held at TD Ameritrade Park.

Coach John Cook’s traditionally powerful volleyball program marched to the NCAA Elite Eight and finished No. 7 nationally in the AVCA Top 25. The Huskers featured Big Ten Player of the Year and first-team AVCA All-America outside hitter Kelsey Robinson. Connie Yori claimed Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors for the second straight season while leading the women’s basketball program to its first conference tournament title. The Huskers advanced to the NCAA Tournament second round and finished No. 13 in the final AP rankings behind Big Ten Player of

the Year and first-team WBCA All-America forward Jordan Hooper.

John Walker added Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors of his own for leading the Nebraska soccer program back to prominence. The Huskers swept the Big Ten regular-season and tournament crowns before advancing to the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament while finishing 13th in the final NSCAA Top 25.

Jordan Jackson was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year, while Ari Romero captured Big Ten Defender-of-the-Year honors. Big Ten Coach of the Year Rhonda Revelle led the Husker softball team to an NCAA Super Regional for the second straight year after sharing the Big Ten regular-season title and finishing 17th in the final national rankings. The Huskers featured first-team All-America catcher Taylor Edwards and her twin sister, third-team All-America pitcher Tatum Edwards.

The traditional national power Husker bowling team took second at the NCAA Championships with first-team All-American Lizabeth Kuhlkin leading the way for Coach Bill Straub’s team. Great America Rifle Conference Coach of the Year Stacy Underwood led the Huskers to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships with young All-Americans Lauren Phillips, Denise Martin and Rachel Martin leading the way.

One of the greatest women’s gymnasts in Nebraska history, Emily Wong powered Coach Dan Kendig’s squad to the NCAA Super Six. Wong finished her career as an 11-time All-American by capturing three All-America awards in 2014. The Big Ten Gymnast of the Year was also the AAI Award winner as the nation’s top gymnast.

The women’s outdoor track and field team capped the season with a 19th-place finish at the NCAA Championships thanks to first-team All-America performances by Maggie Malone (Javelin), Jazmin McCoy (Long Jump) and Ellie Ewere (Triple Jump).

Coach Chuck Chmelka’s men’s gymnastics team took eighth at the NCAA Championships behind a first-team All-America performance in the all-around from Wyatt Aycock. Coach Mark Manning guided the wrestling team to an outstanding season. The Husker wrestlers finished 11th at the NCAA Championships with AllAmericans James Green (3rd, 157) and Robert Kokesh (4th, 174) leading the way.

Nebraska capped its 2013-14 campaign by receiving the top individual performance of the year from senior hurdler Miles Ukaoma at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Ukaoma raced to the 2014 NCAA title in the 400-meter hurdles to help the Husker men take 12th as a team at the outdoor championships. Coach Gary Pepin’s squad also tied for 17th at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Overall, eight Husker men’s track and field athletes captured firstteam All-America honors.

A unanimous All-Big Ten pick in 2013-14, Terran Petteway led the conference in scoring at 18.1 points per game. Petteway and the revitalized Huskers made their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998, while ranking among the nation's best in attendance.

Jordan Hooper capped her illustrious career by becoming just the third Husker to earn first-team WBCA All-America honors. The Alliance, Neb., native set a school record with 295 three-pointers, while finishing second in points (2,357) and rebounds (1,110).

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Nebraska’s Top 25 National Finishes in 2013-14 Bowling Rifle Women’s Gymnastics Volleyball Men’s Gymnastics Softball Wrestling Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Soccer Women’s Basketball Men’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Football

2nd 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 11th 12th 13th 13th 17th (Tie) 19th 25th

Top: The Nebraska women’s basketball team captured the program’s first conference tournament title in 2014. The Huskers competed in the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in the last eight seasons.

Left: I-Back Ameer Abdullah owns back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and enters his senior season as the nation’s active leader in all-purpose yards.

Middle Left: An 11-time All-American, Emily Wong won the AAI Award as the nation's most outstanding female gymnast in 2014.

Top Right: Kelsey Robinson became the first Husker to earn Big Ten Volleyball Player-of-the-Year honors and was one of four finalists for the 2014 Honda Sports Award for Volleyball.

Bottom Left: James Green earned his third All-America award as a junior in 2014-15. The Willingboro, N.J., native has qualified for two University World Championships.

Bottom Right: Miles Ukaoma became Nebraska's 78th track and field national champion with his victory in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Ukaoma was the first Husker to win a national title in the event.

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BIG TEN CONTINUES TO EXPAND NATIONAL REACH

On July 1, 2011, the University of Nebraska became an official member of the Big Ten Conference, increasing the Big Ten’s membership to 12 institutions for the first time in conference history. The addition of Nebraska marked the Big Ten’s first expansion since Penn State joined the conference in June of 1990. The nation’s oldest conference continued to grow with the addition of Maryland and Rutgers in the summer of 2014. The Big Ten Conference is a union of 14 world-class academic institutions – who share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. The conference’s 100-plus years of history, strong tradition of competitive intercollegiate athletic programs, vast and passionate alumni base, and consistent leadership in innovations position the Big Ten and its entire community firmly on the Big Stage.

The Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness in all aspects of its student-athletes’ lives, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to live a Big Life.

Big Ten Conference Highlights • Big Ten universities provide approximately $200 million in direct financial aid to nearly 9,500 student-athletes on 350 teams across 42 sports.

• The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men 14 for women, including the debut of lacrosse this academic year.

• Over the past 10 years, current Big Ten institutions have won national championships in 18 sports.

• The Big Ten leads the nation in total student-athletes and participation opportunities, while sponsoring more official sports than all conferences other than the Ivy League.

• Nearly 1,400 Big Ten student-athletes and coaches have participated in the Olympics, winning at least 480 medals, including nearly 250 gold.

• Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with nearly 10 million patrons attending conference home contests for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball during 2013-14. During 2013-14, the Big Ten led the nation in men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, hockey and wrestling attendance, while ranking second nationally in football and women’s basketball attendance.

Big Ten Swimming & Diving FACTS • Every school in the Big Ten Conference sponsors a women’s swimming and diving program. Minnesota has won three consecutive conference crowns (2012, 2013, 2014) after Indiana won three straight titles in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

• Michigan (14), Minnesota (6), Ohio State (5), Indiana (5) and Penn State (3) have won every Big Ten women’s swimming and diving title. The Buckeyes won the first five (1982-86), before Michigan won 12 straight (1987-98) and added titles in 2001 and 2004. Minnesota claimed back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000, added a third crown in 2008 and three straight championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Penn State won titles in 2002, 2005 and 2006, while Indiana captured crowns in 2003, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

• The Ohio State University will play host to the Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in 2015. Nebraska will travel to Columbus, Ohio for the conference meet Feb. 18-21. The Big Ten Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships will be held in Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 25-28.

• Five Big Ten teams finished in the top 25 in the final team standings at the 2014 NCAA Championships. Minnesota led the Big Ten by taking 10th at the NCAA Championships, while Indiana (12th), Wisconsin (13th), Penn State (18th) and Purdue (25th) all joined the Golden Gophers in the top 25.

• The Big Ten leads all conferences with more than 5.7 million living alumni and 520,000 students.

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The Big Ten Network brings unprecedented coverage to women’s athletics across the conference, including live pre- and post-game coverage at the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Chicago-based network is also bringing increased national exposure to Nebraska student-athletes across all sports.

Big Ten Network

Headquartered in Chicago, the Big Ten Network is the first internationally distributed television network dedicated to covering one of America’s premier collegiate conferences.

With more than 400 live sports events, and virtually all of them in high definition, the Big Ten Network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country.

The network is on the air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The network is available to an estimated 60 million households. The network is carried by all major cable, satellite and telecommunications providers and BTN2Go is also available on smartphones, tables and the internet.

Big Ten Network Facts

MORE TELEVISION EXPOSURE

• The Big Ten’s media agreements with BTN, ABC/ESPN, CBS, FOX and NBC Sports Network provide the conference with more than 1,200 events that are produced and distributed nationally on an annual basis.

• In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television network devoted to the athletic and academic programs of a single conference.

The Big Ten Network launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days.

• Since the current media agreements began in 2007-08, every home football and men’s basketball game has been produced while women’s basketball has received more coverage than any other conference.

• The Big Ten’s new media agreements have resulted in the broadcast of nearly 1,200 events nationally and regionally on an annual basis, compared to 300 events in the final year of the previous agreements.

Big Ten Swimming & Diving Championships

The 2015 Big Ten Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships will be held at the Bill and Mae McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 18-21. Located in the heart of campus, it was dedicated in October of 2005. The McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion was host to the NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships, the Men’s Big Ten Championships and the USA Diving Winter Nationals and World Cup Team Trials in 2010. It served as the host site of the 2006 and 2008 Women’s Big Ten Championships.

The Pavilion is part of Ohio State’s Recreation and Physical Activity Center and consists of the Mike Peppe Natatorium and the Ron O’Brien Diving Well. It is also the home pool of the Ohio State synchronized swimming team.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

The CenturyLink Center in Omaha played host to the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. The facility will also be the site of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

The state of Nebraska, the Midwest and the entire swimming community took a monumental step on June 28, 2005, when USA Swimming announced Omaha as the host city for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. After the 2008 Trials proved to be a resounding success, as well as the subsequent 2012 Trials, officials from USA Swimming and the Omaha Sports Commission announced that the event would return to Omaha for the 2016 Olympic Trials.

“It came down to the fact that the setup in Omaha for the athletes and coaches is just the best out of all the candidate cities,” said Mike Unger, USA Swimming assistant executive director. “We think we did a good job in 2008 and 2012, but we think our efforts in 2016 need to be ramped up.

We already have a few surprises that we’re not sharing yet, but I think the spectators, athletes, coaches and volunteers who are there are going to be impressed.”

The 2008 Trials drew a record 160,003 fans over eight days and 15 sessions. Swimmers competing at the event set a total of nine world records and 21 American records.

The 2012 Trials, held June 25 to July 2, featured the installation of temporary indoor pools in the CenturyLink Center.

Two 50-meter pools were installed in the 18,300-seat arena, reducing capacity to approximately 14,000.

Current Huskers Bailey Pons and Shannon Guy were among the participants in 2012, making the short trip from Lincoln to Omaha to represent Club Huskers. Pons competed in the 400-meter

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freestyle, while Guy showed her talents in the 100-meter butterfly.

The CenturyLink Center has served as a home away from home for Husker athletics the past several years. The NU volleyball team has played at the facility numerous times, including the 2006 NCAA Championships, when the Huskers won their third national title. Nebraska also hosted the Big 12 Wrestling Championships at the CenturyLink Center and the men’s basketball team played there in a game against Oregon in 2007.

In December of 2012, the NCAA Volleyball Championships returned to Omaha, welcoming the Husker volleyball team back, where they lost in the quarterfinals to eventual national runnerup Oregon.

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2014-15 Nebraska Cornhuskers

The 2014-15 Nebraska Swimming and Diving Team: Back row (from left): Head Coach Pablo Morales, Michaela Cunningham, Alexandra Bilunas, Rebekah Land, Krista Van Wie, Kelly Dunn, Cassandra Brassard, Jacqueline Juffer, Samantha Hardewig, Assistant Coach Patrick Rowan. Middle Row (from left): Diving Coach Natasha Chikina, Julia Roller, Taryn Collura, Erin Oeltjen, Amanda Moran, Katt Sickle, Anna Filipcic, Katie Ditter, Graduate Assistant Ellan Dufour. Front Row (from left): Francesca Giganti, Jordan Ehly, Aimee Fischer, Bria Deveaux, Natalie Morris, Nicole Schwery, Ciara Jenkins.

Name Year Events Alexandra Bilunas* Jr. Free Cassandra Brassard Fr. Back/Free Taryn Collura** Jr. Free/Fly Michaela Cunningham** Jr. Breast/IM Bria Deveaux** Jr. Free/Fly Katie Ditter** Jr. Breast/IM Kelly Dunn*** Sr. Free Jordan Ehly Fr. Breast/IM Anna Filipcic* So. Diving Aimee Fischer Fr. Free/IM Francesca Giganti Fr. Diving Samantha Hardewig** Jr. Breast/IM Ciara Jenkins*** Sr. Breast/IM Jacqueline Juffer** Jr. Back Rebekah Land*** Sr. Back/Free Amanda Moran Fr. Back/Fly Natalie Morris*** Sr. Fly/IM Erin Oeltjen* So. Back/Fly Julia Roller* So. Fly/IM Nicole Schwery** Jr. Diving Katt Sickle* So. Back/Free/IM Krista Van Wie** Jr. Breast/IM *denotes letter earned at Nebraska Head Coach: Pablo Morales (Stanford, 1987) Assistant Coach: Patrick Rowan (Eastern Michigan, 2000) Diving Coach: Natasha Chikina (USC, 1999) Graduate Assistant Coach: Ellan Dufour (Nebraska, 2013) Volunteer Coach: Joy Bunting (Kansas, 2012)

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Hometown (High School/Other School) Omaha, Neb. (Duchesne Academy/Navy) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (Canadian Sports Centre) Phoenix, Ariz. (Sunnyslope) Millerville, Md. (Severna Park) Nassau, Bahamas (Baylor Boarding School) Ralston, Neb. (Ralston) Chicago, Ill. (West Chicago) Las Cruces, N.M. (Mayfield) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Burke) Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest) St. Louis, Mo. (Parkway West) Cincinnati, Ohio (Turpin) Mesa, Ariz. (Mesa) Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) Hannibal, Mo. (Hannibal) Lockport, Ill. (Lockport Township) Lenexa, Kan. (Olathe Northwest) Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central) Roca, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest) Grain Valley, Mo. (Grain Valley) Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)

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2014-15 Nebraska Season Preview The 2014-15 Nebraska swimming and diving team plunges into a new season looking to build off the momentum of a 2013-14 season that was characterized by improvement and new career bests. The Huskers set an astounding 42 career-bests at the 2014 Big Ten Championships.

Although Nebraska graduated several key performers last season, the 2014-15 squad features two NCAA Championship qualifiers and 10 top-24 finishers from the 2014 Big Ten Championships. The Huskers also return 10 first-place finishers from last season and 17 letterwinners.

The Huskers will count on four seniors to help provide leadership for the 2014-15 squad. Kelly Dunn, Ciara Jenkins, Rebekah Land and Natalie Morris comprise a group of seniors that has earned 52 victories over their careers at Nebraska.

The Huskers will also rely on the experience of NCAA Championship qualifiers Taryn Collura and Anna Filipcic experience to provide leadership to help the team continue the steady improvement it has seen in recent years.

With an experienced group of returners coming off a season with so much improvement, Nebraska Coach Pablo Morales is optimistic heading into the new season.

“We had a good summer,” Morales said. “All of our retuners stayed and we got some good training in as a club and competed extremely well. The girls are constantly looking to get to the next level and we can’t help but have a positive outlook for the year.

We definitely look forward to continuing our climb in the Big Ten.” In addition to Nebraka’s strong core returning from last season, the Huskers expect to see the same kind of work ethic from its newcomers to keep the program headed in the right direction. According to Morales, Nebraska’s freshman class (Cassandra Brassard, Jordan Ehly, Aimee Fischer, Francesca Giganti and Amanda Moran) has already shown the necessary traits to continue to help the Huskers climb in the Big Ten.

“Our freshman class has already shown really good ability, attitude and as we were expecting, they fit right in with the program,” Morales said. “With great spirit and attitude, the training has been really good.”

Nebraska features an accomplished group of returners with great leadership skills. While Nebraska boasts a good group of returners, it is not a large group.

The Huskers will need to count on a combined effort from both the newcomers and experienced members of the team in order to continue to improve and rise in the Big Ten. The Nebraska sprint freestyle corps should continue to be strong. This season the squad will once again look to its sprint freestylers to set the tone early in dual meet competitions.

Taryn Collura, a qualifier for the 2013 NCAA Championships, will be looked to as the unit’s leader in 2014-15. A junior, Collura is Nebraska’s top returner in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles. According to Morales, the group also features several other swimmers who will make the 2014-15 group one of the strongest on the team.

The squad will look to Alex Bilunas to step in and become a strong competitor for the sprint group.

Bilunas is coming off a sophomore season where she earned 11 top-five places, four first-place finishes and captured an NCAA B cut. Dunn and Bria Deveaux will also be important contributors, after combining for 21 top-five finishes in 2013-14.

“We’ve got a lot of other sprinters, who are very solid and will definitely help us,” Morales said. “Alex Bilunas has continued to develop along with Bria Deveaux and Kelly Dunn. We also have some stroke sprinters that do some sprint freestyle like Jacqueline Juffer and Erin Oeltjen, just to name a couple, and we are looking to see some more development from them.”

In the middle- and long-distance freestyle events, sophomore Julia Roller is expected to lead Nebraska.

In her first season with the Huskers, Roller earned nine top-five finishes including one victory. She also

Junior Taryn Collura, the returning leader in the 50- and 100-yard free, earned 16 top-five finishes and eight victories in 2013-14. Collura also earned an NCAA B cut in the 100-yard free at the Big Ten Championships.

A Look at the 2014-15 Huskers Letterwinners Returning: 17 Newcomers: 5 2014 Big Ten Championship Top-24 Returning Finishers: 10 First-Place Finishers Returning: 10 Returning Academic All-Big Ten Selections: 10

2014-15 Top Returning Times 50 Freestyle: Taryn Collura, 22.68 100 Freestyle: Taryn Collura, 49.30 200 Freestyle: Kelly Dunn, 1:50.68 500 Freestyle: Julia Roller, 5:11.87 1,000 Freestyle: Julia Roller, 10:42.73 1,650 Freestyle: Michaela Cunningham, 17:47.45 100 Backstroke: Rebekah Land, 54.94 200 Backstroke: Rebekah Land, 1:58.69 100 Breaststroke: Samantha Hardewig, 1:02.88 200 Breaststroke: Samantha Hardewig, 2:14.69 100 Butterfly: Taryn Collura, 54.07 200 Butterfly: Natalie Morris, 2:00.66 200 IM: Samantha Hardewig, 2:01:39 400 IM: Julia Roller, 4:19.47 One-Meter Dive: Anna Filipcic, 307.65 Three-Meter Dive: Anna Filipcic, 348.50 Platform Dive: Nicole Schwery, 267.10

captured three top-25 finishes at the 2014 Big Ten Championships.

Nebraska will be boosted by the return of Katt Sickle.

After sitting out last season with an injury, Sickle hopes to pick up where she left off as a freshman. Sickle earned 13 top-five finishes and three victories in her debut season with the Huskers in 2012-13. Morales said Sickle’s return could provide a major lift to the middle- and long-distance freestyle events.

“Katt is a great testamant to perserverance, patience and tenacity with her rehab and getting back,” Morales said. “She really shined at the sectional meet this summer in the mid-distance freestyle events. In those events she’s really going to become the person we had hoped she would be and much more.”

Sickle and Roller will be joined by teammates Michaela Cunningham and Aimee Fischer in adding depth to the middle- and long distance freestyle corps.

Rebekah Land is Nebraska’s top returner in both the 100- and 200-yard backstrokes. Along with Land, Nebraska boasts a solid group of backstrokers, including Oeltjen and Juffer.

“We return a lot backstrokers who were very near scoring last year,” Morales said. “Rebekah Land, Erin Oeltjen and Jacqueline Juffer have done extremely well, and we look forward to their continued development in the backstroke.”

Nebraska is also counting on the talented freshman duo of Moran and Brassard to step up and add depth in the backstroke events.

Samantha Hardewig leads a strong group of returning Huskers in the breaststroke. Hardewig owns the top returning times in the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke, and she also notched two top-20 finishes at the 2014 Big Ten Championships. Hardewig also posted an NCAA B cut.

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2014-15 Nebraska Season Preview The Huskers also will look to Ciara Jenkins, Katie Ditter, Krista Van Wie and Ehly to contribute as breaststrokers in 2014-15.

Nebraska’s butterfly corps will be led by Collura in the 100-yard and Natalie Morris in the 200. While Nebraska may lack some depth in the fly events, the Huskers make up for it in quality. Roller and Deveaux are expected to round out the butterfly and compete at a high level in the event .

In the diving well, the Huskers are led by Filipcic.

Nebraska’s top returning competitor in both the oneand three-meter dives, Filipcic was NU’s lone NCAA Championships qualifier and the first Husker diver to qualify since 2005.

The Huskers return a strong group of divers alongside Filipcic. Nicole Schwery is Nebraska’s top returner in the platform dive after earning 12 topfive finishes and two victories during the 2013-14 campaign.

Giganti, a talented diver from St. Louis, Mo., is also expected to contribute significantly in the diving events. Giganti finished second and third, respectively in the platform and three-meter dives at the 2013 USA Diving Junior Zone C Championships.

The Huskers open their fourth year in the Big Ten Conference with the annual Scarlet vs. Cream Intrasquad meet on Sept. 19 at the Devaney Natatorium. A week later, the squad returns to Devaney for the annual Alumni Meet on Sept. 27.

The Huskers open regular-season action against Michigan and Iowa in Iowa City on Oct. 3-4. The Big Red return home to face Nebraska-Omaha at the Devaney Natatorium on Oct. 11. The Huskers hold an 18-0 alltime series lead over the Mavericks.

The following weekend Nebraska travels to Ames to take on former Big 12 Conference-rival Iowa State on Oct. 18.

The Huskers continue a busy fall by traveling to Brookings, S.D., for a dual against South Dakota State on Nov. 1, before returning home to face Arkansas at the Devaney Natatorium on Nov. 8. The Big Red closes out November with the Husker divers traveling to the Mizzou Invitational in Columbia, Nov. 20-22.

Nebraska’s swimmers begin December with a trip to Iowa City for the Hawkeye Invitational, Dec. 5-7.

Sophomore Anna Filipcic qualified for the NCAA Championships in both the one- and three-meter dive.

Nebraska’s first diving qualifier since 2005, Filipcic placed 22nd in both events at the NCAA Championships.

The Huskers earned a third-place finish at last year’s Hawkeye Invite. The squad closes out fall semester competition with a home dual against Northern Iowa on Dec. 12. Nebraska defeated the Panthers, 195-105, last season.

The Huskers return from a nearly month-long holiday break by traveling to Fort Meyers to take

2014-15 Nebraska Swimming & Diving Schedule Date Meet Sept. 19 Scarlet vs. Cream Intrasquad Sept. 27 Alumni Meet Oct. 3-4 at Iowa with Michigan Oct. 11 Nebraska-Omaha Oct. 18 at Iowa State Nov. 1 at South Dakota State Nov. 8 Arkansas Nov. 20-22 at Missouri Invitational (Diving) Dec. 5-7 at Hawkeye Invitational (Swimming) Dec. 12 Northern Iowa Jan. 10 at Florida Gulf Coast Jan. 24 at Illinois Jan. 30-31 Washington State Feb. 18-21 at Big Ten Championships Feb. 27-Mar. 1 at Last Chance Meet March 9-11 at NCAA Zone Diving Meet March 19-21 at NCAA Championships

Location Time Devaney Natatorium 4 p.m.

Devaney Natatorium 10 a.m.

Iowa City, Iowa TBA Devaney Natatorium 11 a.m.

Ames, Iowa 10 a.m.

Brookings, S.D. 1 p.m.

Devaney Natatorium 11 a.m.

Columbia, Mo. TBA Iowa City, Iowa TBA Devaney Natatorium 5 p.m.

Fort Meyers, Fla. 10 a.m.

Champaign, Ill. 11 a.m.

Devaney Natatorium TBA Columbus, Ohio TBA TBA TBA Iowa City, Iowa TBA Greensboro, N.C. TBA

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on Florida Gulf Coast on Jan. 10. Two weeks later, Nebraska heads to Champaign to battle Illinois. Last season, the Huskers notched a 160-140 Big Ten victory over the Illini.

Nebraska wraps up regular-season competition with a dual against Washington State at the Devaney Natatorium, Jan. 30-31. It will be the first-ever regularseason dual between the Huskers and Cougars.

After nearly three weeks off from competition, Nebraska heads to the 2015 Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 18-21. The Big Red will be looking for record-setting performances again after establishing 42 personal-bests at the 2014 meet.

Following the Big Ten Championships, the Huskers will compete at the NCAA Last Chance Meet Feb. 29-March 1. The Nebraska divers then take part in the NCAA Zone D Diving Meet in Iowa City, March 9-11 The season concludes at the 2015 NCAA Championships in Greensboro, N.C., March 19-21.

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Kelly Dunn

Senior | Freestyle | Winfield, Ill. (West Chicago)

2014-15 (outlook)

Kelly Dunn finished strong in 2013-14 with a personal best in the 200-yard IM at the Big Ten Championships.

With 35 career victories, Dunn hopes to improve her times and enjoy more victories in her senior season.

2013-14 (Junior)

Dunn returned to the pool with the Husker swim team for her junior season and competed in seven events.

Dunn produced six top-five finishes, including two wins. The Chicago native notched a win and set a career best in the 100-yard butterfly against Northern Iowa, swimming to a time of 59.63. Dunn set a second career best in the 200-yard IM, racing to a time of 2:04.59 at the Big Ten Championships. A standout in the classroom, Dunn earned academic All-Big Ten honors for the second time.

Honors & Awards

+Three Letters (2012, 2013, 2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2013, 2014) +Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2013) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011, 2012, 2013; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Freestyle 58th 2014 200 Freestyle 42nd 2014 200 IM 43rd 2013 50 Freestyle 60th 2013 100 Freestyle 60th 2013 200 Freestyle 49th

2012-13 (Sophomore)

Dunn continued to produce in 2012-13, notching 15 top-five finishes across five events on the season. She picked up a victory against Nebraska-Omaha when she swam the 100-yard freestyle in 53.12. On the same day, Dunn finished second in the 200-yard freestyle against the Mavericks. However, her best meet of the year came at the Iowa Invitational in December, when she set season-best times in the 50- (23.94), 100- (51.52), and 200-yard (1:51.10) freestyles. Dunn also starred in the classroom, earning academic AllBig Ten accolades along with spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters. For her community outreach efforts, Dunn also received a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2013.

2011-12 (freshman)

Dunn stepped in for the Huskers and immediately proved herself at the collegiate level during her freshman year. She competed in seven events for the Huskers during the season, tallying 14 top-five finishes. Dunn’s top performance came at the Big Ten Championships where she set three career-best times.

The freestyle specialist set career bests in the 50(23.77), 100- (50.82) and 200-yard freestyle (1:49.40) events at the championships. In the classroom, Dunn earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.

PREVIOUS

A freestyle and backstroke specialist, Dunn helped West Chicago High School to a 13th-place finish at the 2010 Illinois State Championships. She finished fifth in the 200-yard freestyle and added a sixth-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle. Dunn also swam a leg in West Chicago’s 200-yard freestyle relay.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Fred and Terry Dunn, Kelly was born June 8, 1993. A marketing and spanish major, Kelly earned academic All-Big Ten selections in 2013 and 2014. She is also a five-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She earned a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2013 for her commitment to community service.

Dunn was an inaugural member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Q & A with Kelly

Favorite TV Show as a Kid: Tom & Jerry Superpower You Wish You Had: Ablility to fly Favorite Class You’ve Taken: History of Rock Music What you want to do after college: Get a decent job, establish myself professionally, and get to a point financially where I could travel

Career-Best Times Event Time 50 Freestyle 23.77 100 Freestyle 50.82 200 IM 2:04.59

Date Meet 2/16/12 Big Ten Championships 2/18/12 Big Ten Championships 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships

Location Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Minneapolis, Minn.

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Ciara Jenkins

Senior | Breaststroke/Individual Medley | Mesa, Ariz. (Mesa)

2014-15 (outlook)

Ciara Jenkins enters her senior campaign looking to contribute even more for the Huskers. As a junior, Jenkins set two career bests and hopes to perform at an even higher level in her final season at Nebraska.

Jenkins has high hopes for building off her experience and find even more success in 2014-15.

2013-14 (Junior)

Jenkins continued to show improvement in her junior season, while competing in six events for the Huskers.

The Mesa, Ariz., native set career-best times of 1:05.36 in the 100-yard butterfly against South Dakota State and Iowa and 2:16.06 in the 200-yard individual medley at the Hawkeye Invite. Jenkins continued to star in the classroom, earning academic All-Big Ten honors for a second year straight.

Honors & Awards

+Three Letters (2012, 2013, 2014) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2013, 2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Breaststroke 42nd 2014 200 Breaststroke 41st 2014 200 IM 72nd 2012 100 Breaststroke 44th 2012 200 Breaststroke 52nd 2012 200 IM 76th

2012-13 (Sophomore)

Jenkins continued to provide depth in the breaststroke events in 2012-13, competing 12 times for the Huskers.

She set season-best times of 1:10.31 in the 100-yard breaststroke against Nebraska-Omaha and 2:31.72 in the 200-yard breaststroke against San Diego State.

In addition, Jenkins swam a career-best 28.80 in the 50-yard freestyle against Northern Iowa. Jenkins also found success in the classroom, earning academic AllBig Ten honors in 2013, while claiming spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters.

2011-12 (freshman)

A breaststroke specialist, Jenkins competed in four events for the Huskers during her freshman season. She finished strong, setting three then-career-best times at the 2012 Big Ten Championships in February. Jenkins raced to times of 1:07.41 in the 100-yard breaststroke, 2:27.26 in the 200-yard breaststroke and 2:22.09 in the 200-yard individual medley. Overall, she earned three top-five finishes during the season.

PREVIOUS

Jenkins earned honorable-mention All-Tribune selection in the 100-yard breaststroke in 2010.

She finished third in the event at the Arizona long course championships and fourth at the short course senior state championships in 2010. The three-event swimmer also competed in the 200- and 400-yard individual medleys. Jenkins was honored as a Scholastic All-American at Mesa High School.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Juliana Link and James Jenkins, Ciara was born on May 26, 1993. She is majoring in pre-elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities education. A Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2014, she was an academic All-Big Ten selection in 2013 and 2014. She has earned four spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. A standout in the community as well, Jenkins was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Q & A with Ciara

Favorite TV Show as a Kid: Full House Superpower You Wish You Had: I wish I didn’t have to sleep, so I could get more done and do more exciting things Favorite Class You’ve Taken: SPED 415 because I was able to plan an intervention with a child and watch him grow and improve When you’re not competing, you like to: Play with my cat and watch movies

Career-Best Times Event Time 100 Breaststroke 1:05.70 200 Breaststoke 2:23.58 200 IM 2:16.06

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Date Meet 12/7/12 MW GNST SWIMvite 12/7/12 MW GNST SWIMvite 12/6/13 Hawkeye Invite

Location Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Iowa City, Iowa

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Rebekah Land

Senior | Backstroke/Freestyle | Hannibal, Mo. (Hannibal)

2014-15 (outlook)

Rebekah Land continued to show improvement in the backstroke and freestyle events, setting four career bests in her junior campaign. Land made jumps of 28 and 25 places in the 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke, respectively, at the 2014 Big Ten Championships. Land set a career-best time in the 200-yard backstroke at the conference meet to earn an NCAA B Cut. Land looks to build off of eight top-five performances and find even more success to finish off her successful Husker career.

2013-14 (Junior)

Honors & Awards

+Three Letters (2012, 2013, 2014) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 50 Freestyle 39th 2014 100 Backstroke 17th 2014 200 Backstroke 19th 2013 50 Freestyle 52nd 2013 100 Backstroke 45th 2013 200 Backstroke 44th

Land had an outstanding 2013-14 for the Huskers, amassing eight top-five finishes. Land set career bests in four of her five events. The Hannibal, Mo., native had her highest finish against South Dakota State, earning second in the 200-yard backstroke. Land produced her best performances at the Big Ten Championships, setting career bests of 23.55 in the 50-yard freestyle, 54.94 in the 100-yard backstroke and 1.58.69 in the 200-yard backstroke. Her times in the 100 and 200 were more than four seconds faster than her previous career bests.

2012-13 (Sophomore)

2011-12 (freshman)

Land earned five top-five finishes during her first season with the Huskers in 2011-12, including a victory in the 100-yard backstroke (59.08) against South Dakota State in late October. Her best overall showing came at the 2012 Big Ten Championships in February, where she set a season-best time in the 200-yard backstroke (2:03.61) and a then-career-best time in the 50-yard freestyle (23.78).

PREVIOUS

Land joined the Huskers as a highly decorated swimmer out of Hannibal High School, where she won seven state titles during her junior and senior seasons. She claimed back-to-back championships in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke in 2010 and 2011, while swimming a leg of state title winning 200-yard freestyle relays both seasons. She competed on the national level at the 2011 National YMCA Short Course Swimming Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

PERSONAL

Land continued to improve for the Huskers in 201213, recording four top-five finishes across five events.

Her highest finish came against South Dakota State in Brookings, when she took third in the 100-yard backstroke. Land set then-career-best times in two events at the 2013 Big Ten Championships in Minneapolis. The freestyle and backstroke specialist

Q & A with Rebekah

swam her way to personal bests of 23.77 in the 50 free 2:02.38 in the 200 back.

The daughter of Alan and Jolene Land, Rebekah was born on June 18, 1993. She has three brothers, Nathan, Jacob and Caleb, and one sister, Hydee. Rebekah is majoring in communications and was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2014. She is also a three-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll .

Also a strong performer in the community, Land was a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Favorite TV Show as a Kid: Rugrats

Superpower You Wish You Had: Ability to fly Favorite Class You’ve Taken: Comm 209, Public Speaking What you want to do after college: Be happy and help others

Career-Best Times Event Time 50 Freestyle 23.35 100 Backstroke 54.94 200 Backstroke 1:58.69

Date Meet 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships

Location Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis, Minn.

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Natalie Morris

Senior | Butterfly/Individual Medley | Olathe, Kan. (Olathe Northwest)

2014-15 (outlook)

Natalie Morris embarks on her senior season intending to compile even more victories and set more career bests. Morris has amassed 42 top-five finishes and 16 victories over her first three years as a Husker. With lots of experience, Morris looks to be a force in her final year as a Husker.

2013-14 (Junior)

Honors & Awards

+Three Letters (2010, (2012, 2011, 2013, 2012) 2014) +Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2011) +Academic All-Big Ten (2013, 2014) +Nebraska +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Scholar-Athlete Honor Honor Roll Roll (Spring 2012) (Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2012, 2013, 2014) ++Tom Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Osborne Citizenship TeamRoll (2014) (Fall 2009; Spring 2010)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Butterfly 22nd 2014 200 Butterfly 18th 2014 200 IM 50th 2013 100 Butterfly 29th 2013 200 Butterfly 13th 2013 200 IM 54th

Morris had a phenomenal junior season for the Huskers, competing in six events. She earned 20 topfive places, including eight victories. Morris dominated the 200-yard butterfly, with six of her victories coming in that race. Morris also set two career bests at the Big Ten Championships, racing to times of 54.88 in the 100yard butterfly and 2:00.66 in the 200-yard butterfly. A star in the classroom, Morris earned academic All-Big Ten honors for the second straight year.

2012-13 (Sophomore)

Morris had an outstanding 2012-13 for the Huskers, amassing 14 top-five finishes in her sophomore season.

The Olathe, Kan., native earned five victories on the year, with all of them coming in the 100- and 200yard butterfly events. Morris set a then-career best in the 200 fly (2:00.74) and a career best in the 200 IM (2:04.75) at the 2013 Big Ten Championships, finishing a team-best 13th in the 200 fly at the conference meet.

She also set a then-career-best time of 55.26 in the 100 fly at the Iowa Invitational in December. Morris continued to star in the classroom, earning academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013. She also was selected to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of 2012-13.

2011-12 (freshman)

Morris competed in seven events for the Huskers as a freshman in 2011-12. The butterfly and freestyle specialist finished in the top five eight times and posted three event titles, recording victories in the 200-yard butterfly (Iowa State, 2:06.65) (South Dakota State, 2:09.27) and the 100-yard butterfly (UNO, 57.82). Morris also set then-personal-best times in the 200-yard IM (2:08.61), 100-yard butterfly (55.88) and the 200-yard butterfly (2:03.09) at the 2012 Big Ten Championships. In the classroom, Morris claimed a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring semester of 2012.

PREVIOUS

Morris came to Nebraska as a three-time Kansas state champion out of Olathe Northwest High School. She captured a pair of state titles in the 100-yard butterfly and earned a third crown as a member of Olathe Northwest’s 400-yard freestyle relay. Morris added a second-place finish in the 200-yard IM and a thirdplace finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay. She also earned first-team all-state accolades four times, while amassing six high school All-America honors.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Mike and Marybeth Morris, Natalie was born on Nov. 12, 1992. Natalie has one sister, Paige.

Natalie is majoring in pre-elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities education. She captured academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013 and 2014. She is a five-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Q & A with Natalie

Favorite TV Show as a Kid: Winnie the Pooh

Superpower You Wish You Had: Ablility to teleport Favorite Class You’ve Taken: Teac 308. It was about teaching art in elementary school and really brought me back to when I was younger.

What you want to do after college: Move back to Kansas City with my family and be a kindergarten teacher

Career-Best Times Event Time 100 Butterfly 54.88 200 Butterfly 2:00.66 200 IM 2:04.75

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Date Meet 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships 2/21/13 Big Ten Championships

Location Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis, Minn.

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Alexandra Katie DavisBilunas

Junior | Omaha, Neb. (Duchesne Academy/Navy) Senior || Freestyle Backstroke/Individual Medley | Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Northeast/Arkansas)

2014-15 (Outlook)

Alexandra Bilunas turned in a strong sophomore season and set career bests in her primary events.

While swimming a career best in the 50-yard freestyle at the Big Ten Championships, Bilunas earned herself an NCAA B Cut. With 11 top-five finishes and four first-place performances, Bilunas will hope to build off of her success and carry it over into a strong senior season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+ Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Eight-Time High School All-American +Three-Time Nebraska High School State Champion +14-Time Nebraska High School State Medalist +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall, 2012, 2013; Spring 2013) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

Bilunas produced a strong 2013-14 season, compiling 11 top-five finishes. The Omaha native set career bests in all four of her events. Three of her career bests came at the Big Ten Championships. Bilunas raced to times of 22.91 in the 50-yard freestyle, 50.96 in the 100-yard freestyle, and 55.94 in the 100-yard butterfly.

In the classroom, Bilunas earned academic All-Big Ten recognition.

2012-13 (Freshman)

Bilunas did not compete in 2012-13 after transferring from the U.S. Naval Academy before the season. In the classroom, she earned a spot on the Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2013.

Previous

A decorated athlete, Bilunas was a three-time state champion at Duchesne Academy in Omaha and owns the fourth-fastest time in the 50-yard freestyle in the state of Nebraska. An eight-time All-American, Bilunas was Duchesne’s team captain as a senior and was named the school’s Athlete of the Year in 2010-11. Bilunas helped propel Duchesne to three River City Conference titles and captured 14 medals at the Nebraska state championships. Bilunas was a member of Duchesne’s National Honor Society and a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Bilunas graduated from Duchesne Academy in 2011 before spending her freshman season at the U.S. Naval Academy in 2011-12.

Personal

The daughter of Joseph and Carol Bilunas, Alexandra was born May 6, 1993, in Omaha, Neb. She has one sister, Brianna, and is majoring in biology at Nebraska.

Alexandra earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014, and she is a three-time selection to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 50 Freestyle 18th 2014 100 Freestyle 43rd 2014 100 Butterfly 39th

Q & A with Alexandra

Favorite TV Show as a Kid: Lizzie McGuire

Superpower You Wish You Had: Super Eyesight Favorite Class You’ve Taken: Field Parasitology What you want to do after college: Attend graduate school

Career-Best Times Event Time 50 Free 22.91 100 Free 50.96 200 Free 1:58.81 100 Back 1:00.93 100 Fly 55.94

Date Meet 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships 12/7/12 MW GNST SWIMvite 11/23/13 Kansas Classic 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships

Location Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Lincoln, Neb. Topeka, Kan. Minneapolis, Minn.

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Taryn Collura

Junior | Freestyle/Butterfly | Phoenix, Ariz. (Sunnyslope)

2014-15 (Outlook)

Taryn Collura has been a major contributor for Nebraska in the sprint events in her first three seasons.

While swimming a season-best time in the 100-yard freestyle at the Big Ten Championships in 2014, Collura earned herself an NCAA B Cut. With 32 top-five career finishes, including 16 victories, Collura hopes to make a return to the NCAA Championships and have a special junior season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+NCAA Championships Qualifier (2013) +Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 50 Freestyle 12th 2014 100 Freestyle 16th 2014 100 Butterfly 15th 2013 50 Freestyle 6th 2013 100 Freestyle 13th 2013 100 Butterfly 20th

Collura competed in three events for the Huskers as a sophomore. She racked up 16 top-five finishes, including eight wins. Collura was Nebraska’s top 100yard freestyler, notching five victories in the event. She set career bests in two of her events. Collura swam times of 49.30 in the 100-yard freestyle, earning her sole possesion of third place on the all-time Nebraska list, and 54.07 in the 100-yard fly. A standout in the classroom, Collura earned academic All-Big Ten honors.

2012-13 (Redshirt Freshman)

Collura produced a phenomenal debut season in 201213 for the Huskers. Collura recorded 16 top-five finishes and eight event victories for the Huskers on the year, including five wins in the 50-yard freestyle alone. She set then-career-best times in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly at the Big Ten Championships, finishing sixth, 13th and 20th, respectively. Collura’s time of 49.45 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle earned her a tie for third on the all-time Nebraska list. After swimming a school-record 22.42 in the 50-yard freestyle at the Big Ten Championships, Collura qualified for the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. With a time of

22.62, Collura finished 33rd in the event. The redshirt freshman also competed in the 100-yard freestyle at the national meet, finishing 56th with a time of 50.08.

In addition, Collura was a part of Husker relay history at the 2013 Big Ten Championships, helping three relays to school-record times. Along with Hayley Martin, Shannon Guy and Ariel Weech, Collura helped set record times of 1:30.11 in the 200-yard freestyle relay, 3:18.10 in the 400-yard freestyle relay, and 1:39.13 in the 200-yard medley relay at the conference meet.

2011-12 (Redshirt)

Collura did not compete in 2011-12.

Previous

Collura came to Nebraska as a three-time Arizona high school state champion. She won the 100-yard freestyle twice in her career (2008, 2010) and the 50-yard freestyle once (2010). She also competed nationally at multiple U.S. Open and Junior National meets that featured both long course and short course pools.

Collura was a member of the Phoenix Swim Club and earned selection as a 2009, 2010 and 2011 Scholastic All-American. She also posted an Olympic Trial cut in the 50-yard freestyle (26.26) in July of 2012.

Personal

Taryn was born on Aug. 28, 1993. She is the daughter of Pam and Joe Collura and has one sister, Maddie.

Taryn is majoring in psychology and earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014. A three-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, Taryn also claimed a spot on the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Q & A with Taryn

Favorite TV Show as a Kid: Boy Meets World Superpower You Wish You Had: Ablility to fly Favorite Class You’ve Taken: Abnormal Psychology What you want to do after college: Still Deciding

Career-Best times Event Time 50 Freestyle 22.42 100 Freestyle 49.30 100 Butterfly 54.07

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Date Meet 2/21/13 Big Ten Championships 3/2/14 Last Chance Meet 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships

Location Minneapolis, Minn.

Athens, Ga. Minneapolis, Minn.

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Michaela Cunningham Junior | Freestyle/Individual Medley | Millerville, Md. (Severna Park)

2014-15 (outlook)

spring semesters of 2012-13.

Michaela Cunningham provided the 2013-14 Husker swim team with lots of depth and versatility in her sophomore season. After setting three career bests last season, Cunningham hopes to use her success and experience to produce an outstanding junior season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Cunningham continued to be one of Nebraska’s most versatile swimmers as a sophomore, competing in nine events. Cunningham set three career bests in her second season for the Huskers. Her career bests came in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 17:47.45, the 100-yard breastroke with a time of 1:10.58, and the 400 individual medley with a time of 4:31.77. A Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Cunningham also earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

Honors & Awards

+Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll +(Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 500 Freestyle 62nd 2014 1,650 Freestyle 38th 2014 400 IM 32nd 2013 500 Freestyle 64th 2013 1,650 Freestyle 38th 2013 400 IM 41st

2012-13 (freshman)

Cunningham showed her versatility and provided depth across the board in 2012-13, competing in nine different events on the year. The Millerville, Md., native tallied seven top-10 finishes on the season, including fourth-place finishes in the 1,000-yard freestyle against South Dakota State (10:57.29) and 1,650-yard freestyle against Nebraska-Omaha (18:33.22). Her time in the 1,000 free against South Dakota State was a personal best, adding to six personal-best times (200 free, 500 free, 1,650 free, 200 breast, 200 IM, 400 IM) at the Iowa Invitational in December. Cunningham also found success in the classroom, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and

Previous

Cunningham swam with the Severna Park YMCA national swim team (SPY) for six years, focusing primarily on shorter races such as the 100-yard breaststroke. She also swam for and helped coach the Shipley’s Choice swim team in Severna Park.

Cunningham also put together an outstanding record in the classroom at Severna Park High School. A 2012 National Merit Scholarship finalist, Cunningham was a member of the National Honor Society, a contributor to the SPHS Math Team and a Red Cross volunteer at the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Fort Meade.

Personal

Michaela was born on Sept. 15, 1994, in Silver Spring, Md. She is the daughter of Bill and June Cunningham, and she is majoring in biological sciences and mathematics with a minor in psychology. A prephysical therapy student, Michaela was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014. She is a four-time Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll selection. She was a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 1,650 Free 17:47.45 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14) 400 IM 4:31.77 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14)

Bria Deveaux

Junior | Freestyle/Butterfly | Nassau, Bahamas (Baylor Boarding School)

2014-15 (outlook)

Bria Deveaux has shown continous improvement over her two years swimming for the Huskers. During her sophomore campaign, Deveaux compiled 15 top-five finishes and set three personal bests. Building off her success and experience, expect Deveaux to be a strong swimmer for the Huskers this season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+Two Letters (2013, 2014) + Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big Ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 50 Freestyle 42nd 2014 100 Freestyle 48th 2014 100 Butterfly 19th 2013 100 Freestyle 45th 2013 100 Backstroke 47th 2013 100 Butterfly 21st

After a strong freshman year, Deveaux continued to perform at a high level in her sophomore season.

Deveaux competed in five events for the Huskers, amassing 15 top-five finishes, including two victories.

She set three career bests in her second season, two of those coming at the Big Ten Championships.

Deveaux set personal records of 23.45 in the 50-yard freestyle (Big Ten Championships), 50.99 in the 100 yard-freestyle (Hawkeye Invite), and 54.42 in the 100yard butterfly (Big Ten Championships). Deveaux saw success in the classroom as well, earning academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

2012-13 (freshman)

Deveaux stepped in and produced immediately for the Huskers in 2012-13. The freshman from the Bahamas recorded 10 top-five finishes in her debut season, including a victory against South Dakota State in the 100-yard backstroke (1:00.15). Deveaux set thenpersonal-best times in the 100-yard freestyle (51.06),

100-yard backstroke (56.85) and 100-yard butterfly (54.91) at the 2013 Big Ten Championships to conclude a solid freshman campaign.

Previous

Deveaux was a four-time high school All-American and a relay national champion at Baylor Boarding School in Chattanooga, Tenn. She helped her team to state championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and she contributed to national championships in 2011 and 2012. Deveaux was also a member of the Barracuda Swim Club.

Personal

The daughter of Hillary and Sheena Deveaux, Bria was born on June 7, 1994, in Nassau, Bahamas. She has three sisters, Kiesha, Nikia and Ravyn, and one brother, Kieran. Bria is a marketing and finance major, and she earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014. She is a three-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was also named to the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 50 Free 23.45 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14) 100 Free 50.99 Hawkeye Invite (12/8/13) 100 Fly 54.42 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14)

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Katie Ditter

Junior | Breaststroke/Individual Medley | Ralston, Neb. (Ralston)

2014-15 (outlook)

Katie Ditter returns to the pool in 2014-15 striving for a breakout junior campaign. After a strong sophomore season, in which Ditter set four career bests, she hopes to find herself placing in the top-five consistently and winning some of her races. With continued improvement Ditter should have a strong junior season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+ Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Breaststroke 20th 2014 200 Breaststroke 19th 2014 200 IM 57th

Ditter performed well for the Huskers in 2013-14, settting personal bests in four of her five events. Ditter set three career bests at the Big Ten Championships with times of 1:02.93 in the 100-yard breaststroke, 2:16.96 in the 200-yard breastroke, and 2:07.20 in the 200-yard individual medley. Her time in the 100-yard breaststroke was 3.10 faster than her previous best, while her time in the 200-yard individual medley was 5.45 faster. Ditter also earned herself four top-five places, with her best finish of second place coming in the 50-yard breaststroke against Northern Iowa.

and 200 IM (2:12.65) at December’s GNST SWIMvite.

In the classroom, Ditter earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall semester of 2012.

Previous

Ditter earned All-River Cities Conference honors for Coach Docker Hartfield at Ralston High School. A breaststroke specialist, Ditter swam the fastest time in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Nebraska High School State Championships in both her junior and senior years. Ditter was also a middle hitter on the Rams’ volleyball team and an honor roll student.

Personal

The daughter of Randy and Julie Ditter, Katie was born Nov. 28, 1993, in Omaha, Neb. She has a brother, Will. Katie is majoring in business administration and is a three-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll selection. She was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

2012-13 (freshman)

Ditter got a taste of collegiate competition in 2012-13, competing in six different events for the Huskers as a freshman. She notched one top-five finish on the season, claiming a victory in the process. Her time of 1:08.57 in the 100-yard breaststroke earned Ditter the win against Northern Iowa. She also set a thenpersonal-best time in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.02)

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 100 Breast 1:02.93 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14) 200 Breast 2:16.96 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14) 200 IM 2:07.20 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14)

Samantha Hardewig

Junior | Breaststroke/Individual Medley | Cincinnati, Ohio (Turpin)

2014-15 (outlook)

Samantha Hardewig may have been Nebraska’s most improved swimmer in 2013-14. After setting six career bests as a sophomore, Hardewig hopes to continue to improve and contend for a qualifying spot at the NCAA Championships. She earned an NCAA B Cut at the Big Ten Championships in 2014. Hardewig is a versatile swimmer and will continue to see plenty of opportunities to showcase her talents as a junior.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012, 2013; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Breaststroke 18th 2014 200 Breaststroke 12th 2014 200 IM 17th 2013 100 Breaststroke 45th 2013 200 Breaststroke 39th 2013 200 IM 74th

Hardewig proved to be a versatile swimmer for the 2013-14 season, as she competed in seven events.

Hardewig had a season characterized by improvement, in which she set six career bests. She set three career bests alone at the Big Ten Championships, racing to times of 1:02.88 in the 100-yard breaststroke, 2:14.69 in the 200-yard breaststroke, and 2:01.39 in the 200-yard individual medley. Hardewig improved 3.83, 6.85, and 5.65 in the 100-yard breaststroke, 200-yard breaststroke, and the 200-yard individual medley, respectively, at the Big Ten Championships, in Minneapolis. She also made 57, 27, and 21 spot jumps from last year at the Big Ten Championships in the 200-yard individual medley, 200-yard breaststroke, and the 100-yard breaststroke, respectively. A star in the classroom, Hardewig earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

2012-13 (freshman)

Hardewig provided depth in the breaststroke events as a freshman in 2012-13, with her best finish coming at South Dakota State. Hardewig swam the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:11.35 to take fourth in the event.

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She also set then-career-best times in the 100 breast (1:06.71), 200 breast (2:21.54) and 200 IM (2:07.04) at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. In the classroom, Hardewig earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of 2012-13.

Previous

Hardewig graduated from Turpin High School in 2012.

Strong in the 200 IM, she qualified for the 2010 Junior Nationals in Atlanta, Ga. Hardewig was also named a USA Scholastic Swimming All-American in 2011 and 2012. She holds multiple team and meet records for the Anderson Barracudas, whom she swam for at the club level. She also holds numerous YMCA National top-10 times. Qualifying five years for the Spring YMCA Nationals, she was a four-event finalist in the 2011 Summer YMCA Nationals (100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM, 400 IM) in Atlanta, Ga.

Personal

The daughter of George and Nancy Hardewig, Samantha was born Feb. 6, 1994, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has two sisters, Lexie and Amanda. A nutrition and health sciences major, Hardewig earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014. She is a four-time Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll selection. She was a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Career-Best Times

Event Time Meet (Date) 100 Breast 1:02.88 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14) 200 Breast 2:14.69 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14) 200 IM 2:01.39 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14)

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Jacqueline Juffer Junior | Backstroke | Wagner, S.D. (Wagner)

2014-15 (outlook)

After a fantastic sophomore season in 2013-14, Jacqueline Juffer is poised to make a big impact for the Huskers. The junior produced eight top-five finishes, with four victories while setting four career bests in her second season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Nebraska Student-Athlete Advisory Committee +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

Big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 50 Freestyle 79th 2014 100 Backstroke 32nd 2014 200 Backstroke 56th

In her second year as a Husker, Juffer compiled eight top-five finishes, including four victories. Juffer had a strong showing against Northern Iowa, placing first in the 50-yard backstroke (27.22) and the 100-yard backstroke (59.98). She set four career bests in her sophomore season, two of those coming at the Big Ten Championships. Juffer set personal bests in the 50-yard freestyle (24.17) and the 200-yard backstroke (2:07.03). Juffer also found success in the classroom, claiming academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

2012-13 (freshman)

Juffer made her Husker debut in 2012-13, competing five times as a freshman. She swam the 100-yard backstroke three times on the season, including a personal-best 58.07 at the GNST SWIMvite.

Additionally, Juffer swam times of 25.50 in the 50-yard freestyle (Short Course Championships) and 2:09.56 in the 200-yard backstroke (GNST SWIMvite). Juffer also starred in the classroom, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2012-13.

Previous

Juffer won 13 medals over a three-year span at the AAU National Championships. In summer league swimming, she collected 26 medals in six years, including 21 victories. She also put together an impressive streak of five straight years without a defeat in her age group’s championship meets. Although her high school did not offer a swimming program, Juffer lettered in both volleyball and golf at Wagner High School. She was also an honor roll student and a National Honor Society member at Wagner.

Personal

The daughter of Gerrit and Michele Juffer, Jacqueline was born June 29, 1994, in Wagner, S.D. She has two sisters, Kathleen and Sidney. An economics major, Jacqueline earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014. She also has claimed three spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Despite interest from other schools, including Notre Dame, Jacqueline only visited Nebraska.

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 50 Free 24.17 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14) 100 Back 55.56 Hawkeye Invite (12/7/13) 200 Back 2:07.03 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14)

Nicole Schwery

Junior | Diving | Roca, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest)

2014-15 (outlook)

After two strong seasons at Nebraska, expectations are high for junior diver Nicole Schwery. With 22 career topfive performances, Schwery hopes to add to her legacy as a Husker. Schwery joins fellow Husker diver Anna Filipcic in forming a talented nucleus of returning divers. Schwery will take aim at top-10 finishes at the conference meet while hoping to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Academic All-Big Ten (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 One Meter

13th 2014 Three Meter

27th 2014 Platform

11th 2013 One Meter 21st 2013 Three Meter 20th 2013 Platform 16th

Schwery had a strong sophomore season for the Huskers. The Roca, Neb., native competed in three events and racked up 12 top-five finishes, including two victories. Schwery’s two wins came in the onemeter dive against Illinois and the three-meter dive against Nebraska-Omaha. In her second season, she also set career bests in all of her events. Two of her career bests came against Illinois, where she produced a score of 297.23 in the one-meter and 313.35 in the three-meter. Schwery was also a star in the classroom, earning academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

2012-13 (freshman)

Schwery had an outstanding freshman season for the Huskers in 2012-13. She placed in the top five 10 times, including three runner-up finishes in her debut campaign. In her best meet of the season, Schwery took second in both the one- and three-meter dives at Illinois. However, she set season-best scores of 273.45 and 294.53 in the two events against Nebraska-Omaha in October. Her season best in the platform dive was 260.05 at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. Schwery also found success in the classroom, earning spots on

the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2012-13.

Previous

Schwery won the 2012 Nebraska State Diving Championships. A four-year letterwinner in swimming and diving, she also earned two letters in cheerleading for Lincoln Southwest High School. In addition, Schwery was a three-time national qualifier competing for Coach Kris Hoffman and the Nebraska Diving Club, finishing in the top six on the one-meter, three-meter and platform diving events at the 2012 Summer Zone Championships.

Schwery was an excellent student as well, earning Scholastic All-America honors each of her four years at Lincoln Southwest. She ranked among the top five percent in her high school class all four years and served as the treasurer for the National Honor Society in her senior year.

Personal

The daughter of John and Brenda Schwery, Nicole was born April 9, 1994, in Lincoln, Neb. She has a sister, Mikala. A biological systems engineering major, Schwery earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

She is a three-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll selection. She also claimed a place on the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014. She chose Nebraska over Wyoming and Wisconsin.

Career-Best Dives

Event Score Meet (Date) One Meter 297.23 Illinois (1/25/14) Three Meter 313.35 Illinois (1/25/14) Platform 267.10 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14)

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Krista Van Wie

Junior | Breaststroke/Individual Medley | Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)

2014-15 (outlook)

Krista Van Wie heads into her third season with momentum after setting career-best times at the 2014 Big Ten Championships. She added three top-five perfomances in 2013-14. Van Wie earned valuable experience her sophomore year, and should rely on that experience to help provide a larger impact for the Huskers this season.

2013-14 (Sophomore)

Honors & Awards

+Two Letters (2013, 2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012; Spring 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Breaststroke 32nd 2014 200 Breaststroke 34th 2014 200 IM 67th

Van Wie saw an increase in meet participation in her second season with the Huskers. She competed in five events and produced three top-five finishes. She also set career bests in three of her events. All three career bests came at the Big Ten Championships, where Van Wie raced to a time of 1:04.27, improving her time by 2.25 seconds in the 100-yard breaststroke. She clocked 2:20.90 in the 200-yard breaststroke to beat her previous best by six seconds, and 2:08.95 in the 200 IM to improve by 3.21 seconds.

2012-13 (freshman)

Van Wie provided depth in the breaststroke events for the Huskers in 2012-13, swimming in four meets on the season. She found her most success at the Short Course Championships, setting then-personal-best times in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:26.90) and 200yard individual medley (2:12.16). Van Wie also swam a personal-best 1:06.52 in the 100-yard breaststroke

at December’s GNST SWIMvite. The Grand Island, Neb., native competed a total of 11 times across four events (100 back, 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM) in her freshman campaign. Van Wie also performed well in the classroom, earning a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall semester of 2012.

Previous

Van Wie broke several school records while earning AllHeartland Athletic Conference honors at Grand Island Senior High School. A four-year letterwinner, Van Wie was a member of three record-holding relay teams at Grand Island. She also swam for the Quicksilver Swim Team under Coach Brian Jensen. In the classroom, Van Wie earned an academic excellence award.

Personal

The daughter of Scott and Jana Van Wie, Krista was born on Sept. 21, 1993, in Scottsdale, Ariz. She has a sister, Kayla, who also attends Nebraska, and a brother, Lucas. Krista is majoring in psychology and has earned two spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.

She was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Career-Best Times

Event Time Meet (Date) 100 Breast 1:04.27 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14) 200 Breast 2:20.90 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14) 200 IM 2:08.95 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14)

Anna Filipcic

Sophomore | Diving | Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Burke)

2014-15 (OUTLOOK)

After an impressive freshman season, Anna Filipcic hopes to make an even greater impact at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships for the Huskers in 2014-15.

In her debut season with the Huskers, Filipcic placed in the top-five 16 times, including nine victories.

2013-14 (Freshman)

Honors & Awards

+NCAA Championships Qualifier (2014) +One Letter (2014) + Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013; Spring 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 One Meter 10th 2014 Three Meter 9th

Filipcic exploded onto the scene in her first year diving for the Huskers. She recorded 16 top-five performances, including nine victories. Filipcic set two career bests at the Big Ten Championships, with scores of 307.65 in the one-meter and 348.50 in the three-meter. As a freshman, Filipcic was the only Husker to qualify for the 2014 NCAA Championships.

She was the first Husker diver to qualify for the NCAA Championships since 2005. Filipcic finished 22nd at the NCAA Championships in both the one-meter and three-meter. She also got off to a strong start in the classroom by earning spots on the Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of 2013-14.

PREVIOUS

Filipcic came to NU from Omaha Burke High School, where she was an All-American in 2011 for Head Coach Steve Guinn. She finished second in the onemeter dive at the 2011 Nebraska High School State Championships, posting a score of 443.10 that put

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her eighth on Nebraska’s all-time leaderboard. In the summer, Filipcic competed for the Nebraska Dive Club, coached by Kris Hoffman. Filipcic was a three-time national qualifier, including a second-place finish in the one-meter dive at the 2013 Junior Nationals and a fifth-place finish in the same event at the 2013 Junior West Nationals. Filipcic was also a Junior Zone champion in the one- and three-meter dives in 2012 and 2013, adding to her 2012 Region 6 victories in both events. Anna was a four-year member of Burke’s honor roll, a member of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the band’s Outstanding Senior award on the French horn.

PERSONAL

Anna was born on Sept. 25, 1995, in Omaha, Neb. She is the daughter of Vivi Ann Filipcic, and she has an older brother, Austin. A music major, Anna earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of 2013-14. She was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

She chose Nebraska over Big Ten rival Minnesota.

Career-Best Dives Event Score Meet (Date) One Meter 307.65 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14) Three Meter 348.50 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14)

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Erin Oeltjen

Sophomore | Backstroke/Butterfly | Omaha, Neb. (Millard West)

2014-15 (OUTLOOK)

After a solid freshman campaign, Erin Oeltjen hopes to make significant gains in the water as a sophomore in 2014-15. Oeltjen placed in the top-five 13 times, with four victories. Oeltjen gained lots of experience in her first year and can be expected to be a major contributor for the Huskers in 2014-15.

2013-14 (FRESHMAN)

Honors & Awards

+One Letter (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013; Spring 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 100 Backstroke 31st 2014 200 Backstroke 30th 2014 100 Butterfly 37th

In Oeltjen’s debut season for the Huskers, she competed in eight different events and produced 13 top-five performances, including four victories. Oeltjen set six career bests in her first season for the Big Red. She competed well at the Big Ten Championships, where she set two of her career bests in the 100-yard backstroke (55.81) and the 100-yard butterfly (55.84).

Oeltjen also earned herself a NCAA B cut at the Iowa Invitational in the 200-yard backstroke. She got off to a solid start in the classroom by claiming spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of 2013-14.

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Oeltjen joined the squad as a three-time Nebraska high school state champion in the 100-yard backstroke.

The Omaha, Neb., native competed for Head Coach Tracy Stauffer at swimming powerhouse Millard West High School, where Oeltjen was a part of three state championship teams and a teammate of former Husker

standout Shannon Guy. Individually, Oeltjen also won the 100-yard butterfly state championship in 2011 and 2013 and finished second in 2012’s 200-yard individual medley. She earned Millard West Swimmer-of-the-Year honors in 2012 and 2013, the NHSCC State Outstanding Swimmer in 2013 and All-America honors in the 100-yard butterfly in 2013. Oeltjen was a four-year member of Millard West’s honor roll, a member of the National Honor Society and a three-time recipient of the Outstanding Female Student award.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Craigh and Julie Oeltjen, Erin was born on Sept. 15, 1995, in Naples, Italy. She has a younger sister, Hannah. Erin is a biochemistry major and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2013-14. She was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 100 Back 55.81 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14) 200 Back 1:59.19 Hawkeye Invite (12/8/13) 100 Fly 55.84 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14)

Julia Roller

Sophomore | Butterfly/Individual Medley | Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central)

Honors & Awards

+One Letter (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013; Spring 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

big ten Championships

Year Event Finish 2014 200 Butterfly 22nd 2014 200 IM 21st 2014 400 IM 17th

2014-15 (OUTLOOK)

Julia Roller played a large role for the Huskers in 201314, competing in eight events as a freshman. She also produced a trio of top-25 finishes at the Big Ten Championships. As a freshman, Roller placed in the top-five nine times. After a strong freshman season, look for Roller to be one of Nebraska’s strongest swimmers in 2014-15.

in the 100-yard butterfly (55.77) at the 2012-13 Illinois High School State Championships, earning All-America status. Roller also received all-state and all-conference honors for the Redhawks and swam for Head Coach Mark Townsend’s Mavericks Swim Club in the offseason. Roller was a member of Naperville Central’s honor roll, a 4.0 award recipient, and a Scholastic All-American.

2013-14 (FRESHMAN)

PERSONAL

Roller was one of Nebraska’s top performers at the Big Ten Championships. In her debut season, she compiled nine top-five places, including one victory.

Roller’s victory came in the 200-yard individual medley (2:10.70) against South Dakota State. She set career bests in all of her events, including three of her best performances at the Big Ten Championships. She swam to career-best times of 2:01.12 in the 200-yard butterfly, 2:02.68 in the 200-yard individual medley, and 4:19.47 in the 400-yard individual medley at the conference meet. Roller also got off to a strong start in the classroom, capturing spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2013-14.

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Roller competed for Head Coach Sue Welker at Naperville Central High School. Roller finished second in the 200-yard individual medley (2:03.11) and fifth

The daughter of Michael and Diane Roller, Julia was born on Dec. 31, 1994, in Naperville, Ill. She has an older sister, Jacqueline. A nutrition and dietetics major, Julia earned selections to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2013-14. She was also a member of the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014.

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 200 Fly 2:01.12 Big Ten Championships (2/22/14) 200 IM 2:02.68 Big Ten Championships (2/20/14) 400 IM 4:19.47 Big Ten Championships (2/21/14)

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Katt Sickle

Sophomore | Freestyle | Grain Valley, Mo. (Grain Valley)

2014-15 (Outlook)

After sitting out 2013-14 with an injury, Katt Sickle returns to the pool for the Huskers in 2014-15 for her sophomore sesason. An impressive swimmer in her first season, Sickle accumulated 13 top-five finishes and claimed three victories. Sickle will be looking to bounce back from her year off and improve on a freshman season that saw her record four career-best times.

2013-14 (Redshirt)

Sickle redshirted in 2013-14 due to an injury that kept her sidelined for the entire season.

2012-13 (freshman)

Honors & Awards

+One Letter (2013) +Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2014) +Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012; Spring 2013, 2014) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)

Sickle had an impressive debut season for the Huskers in 2012-13, recording 13 top-five finishes and claiming three victories across eight events. The Grain Valley, Mo., native won both the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley at South Dakota State to go with her victory in the 200-yard freestyle against Nebraska-Omaha. Sickle also set personal-best times in the 200 free (1:50.51), 500 free (4:54.03), 1,650 free (17:05.86) and 400 IM (4:31.20) at the Iowa Invitational in December. Sickle found success in the classroom as well, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2012-13.

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Sickle graduated from Grain Valley High School in 2012.

She swam for the Kansas City Blazers and was coached by two-time head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team, Gardner Howland. Sickle was named Swimmer of the Year in 2009, 2010 and 2012 and was a member of a Blazers’ record relay team. Sickle also was selected to her high school honor roll all four years.

Personal

The daughter of Mike and Kelly Sickle, Katt was born June 28, 1994, in Davenport, Iowa. She has two sisters, Mikki and Danika, and one brother, Koleton. Katt is majoring in elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities education. She is a three-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. A strong performer in the community as well, she claimed a spot on the inaugural Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014. She chose Nebraska over Kansas, Northern Arizona, Colorado and Missouri.

Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 200 Free 1:50.51 Iowa Invitational (12/1/12) 500 Free 4:54.03 Iowa Invitational (11/30/12) 1,650 Free 17:05.86 Iowa Invitational (12/2/12)

Cassandra Brassard

Jordan Ehly

Freshman | Backstroke/Freestyle | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (Canadian Sports Centre)

Freshman | Breaststroke/Individual Medley | Las Cruces, N.M. (Mayfield)

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Cassandra Brassard comes to NU from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, after producing top-10 finishes in the 2013 Canadian Summer Nationals in the 50-yard backstroke, 100-yard backstroke, and 800-yard freestyle. Brassard was also a medalist at the 2013 Age Group Nationals.

Additionally, Brassard was a 2013 Canada Games swim team captain and a provincial opening ceremonies flag bearer. Brassard was named the Saskatchewan Athlete-of-the-Month in December of 2013. She is also a holder of seven provincial records. Brassard maintained an academic average of over 90 percent, earning her Academic Honor Roll with Distinction all four years. She was also a member of the Canadian Sports Centre Saskatchewan Athlete Advisory Council.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Michael and Wendy Brassard, Cassandra was born Jan. 7, 1996, in Regina Saskatchewan, Canada. She has an older sister, Alexis. Cassandra has not declared a major at Nebraska.

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Jordan Ehly comes to Nebraska after setting New Mexico state records in the 100- and 200-yard breaststrokes for the Girls 15 & 16 Long Course division. Ehly qualified for the Olympic Trials in the summer of 2013. She also has qualified for the World Championships and National Championhsips. Ehly was also a finalist at the Junior National Championships for her swim club, Wild West Aquatics. While swimming for her club team, Ehly ranked No. 1 in the state in the breaststroke and individual medley and established team records in the 100-yard breaststroke, 200-yard breaststroke and 200yard individual medley. Ehly was a member of Mayfield High’s honor roll, a 4.0 student, and a member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Phil and Janice Ehly, Jordan was born Oct. 2, 1995, in Las Cruces, N.M. She has a twin brother, Philip, and a younger sister, Victoria. Jordan is majoring in biological sciences at Nebraska. Jordan chose Nebraska over Minnesota, Kansas, Utah and Boise State.

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Aimee Fischer

Francesca Giganti

Freshman | Freestyle/Individual Medley | Lincoln Neb. (Lincoln Southwest)

Freshman | Diving | St. Louis, Mo. (Parkway West)

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Aimee Fischer joins the Husker swimming and diving team after winning two Nebraska high school state championships in the 500-yard freestyle at Lincoln Southwest. The Lincoln, Neb., native also captured a state title in the 200-yard freestyle in 2013 for the SilverHawks.

Fischer also has collected two long course and two short course swimmer-of-the-year honors from Midwestern Swimming over the past three years. She was a member of the Greater Nebraska Swim Team. Fischer was selected to Southwest’s honor roll all four years and was named a member of the academic allconference team in 2012, 2013 and 2014. She also earned an academic letter in 2013. She served as a Midwestern Swimming Athlete Representative from 2011 to 2014.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Jim and Karen Fischer, Aimee was born May 20, 1996, in Alliance, Neb. She has two older brothers, Alex and Adam. Aimee is a pre-health major at Nebraska.

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Francesca Giganti comes to Nebraska after an outstanding diving career at Parkway West High School. Giganti produced a second-place finish at the 2014 Missouri High School State Championships, tallying a score of 416.50.

Giganti earned all-state awards all four years in high school. Giganti also competed for the St. Louis Diving Club, finishing second and third in the platform and three-meter dives at the 2013 USA Diving Summer Junior Zone C Championships. Her scores qualified her for the 2013 USA Diving Junior National Championships in both events. A solid performer in the classroom as well, Giganti was a member of Parkway West’s honor roll her senior year.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Alfonso Giganti and Michelle Schmitt, Francesca was born Feb. 8, 1996, in St. Louis, Mo. She has two sisters, Jasmine and Gabriella, and three brothers, Ignacio, Pietro and Lorenzo. Francesca is majoring in dietetics at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Eastern Michigan.

Amanda Moran Freshman | Backstroke | Lockport, Ill. (Lockport Township)

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Amanda Moran had an excellent high school career at Lockport Township High School.

She was a finalist at both the 2013 Sectional Championships and the 2013 Illinois High School State Championships. Moran earned all-state honors her sophomore, junior and senior years.

She was Most Valuable Performer for her team both as a junior and senior. Moran also swam at the 2013 Illinois Senior Championships for the Academy Bullets Swim Club, winning the 100-yard backstroke.

PERSONAL

The daughter of Robert and Toni Moran, Amanda was born on Nov. 6, 1995, in Winfield, Ill. She has a younger sister, Stephanie, and an older brother, Kevin. Amanda has not declared a major at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over West Virginia, Western Kentucky and Penn State.

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Pablo Morales

Head Coach | 14th Season | 71-42-1 Career Record

Coaching Experience

+ Head Coach, Nebraska, 2001-Present + Head Coach, USA Swimming Diversity Select Camp, 2007 + Associate Head Coach, San Jose Aquatics, 2000-01 + Head Coach, San Jose State, 1998-2001 + Graduate Assistant, Stanford, 1997-98 + Assistant Coach, San Jose Aquatics, 1995-96 + Graduate Assistant, Cornell, 1989-91 + Head Coach, Stanford Masters Swim Program, 1988-99

Honors & Awards

+ 2004 Big 12 Coach of the Year + 2000 WAC Coach of the Year

Pablo Morales saw nothing but improvement from his 2013-14 Nebraska swimming and diving program, and entering his 14th season as the head coach of the Huskers he expects even more gains. Under his leadership, Nebraska hopes to continue to climb in its fourth season in the Big Ten Conference in 2014-15.

Nebraska completed its third season of Big Ten competition in 2013-14, finishing with a 4-2-1 record that included wins over Illinois, Northern Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha. The 2013-14 campaign was characterized by career bests. Nearly every swimmer and diver set career bests under Morales, as the Huskers set 42 career bests at the Big Ten Championships, alone. Nebraska also sent its first diver to the NCAA Championships since 2005.

Nebraska’s increased competitiveness in the pool is a far cry from the starting point of the Husker program when Morales took over the job in 2001. In his first season at NU, the Huskers went winless in 2001-02 (0-3) with a depleted roster.

Three years later, NU raced to an 8-1 dual record in 2004-05 and became the first Husker swimming and diving team in school history to win eight consecutive meets. Most importantly, Morales led the Huskers out of the bottom of the Big 12 with a fourth-place finish in 2004 and a third-place showing in 2005. Nebraska has continued to pursue a climb in conference prominence as it has transitioned to the Big Ten. The Huskers hope to regain the national prowess they enjoyed in the 1990s, when they captured five Big Eight and Big 12 titles from 1994 to 1999.

A 1987 graduate of Stanford University, Morales is one of the greatest male swimmers in U.S. history,

winning an NCAA-record 11 individual titles. He also helped lead the Cardinal to three consecutive NCAA titles and four Pac-10 titles, while twice earning Pac-10 Swimmer-of-the-Year honors and garnering six Pac-10 titles himself.

Morales remains the all-time leading scorer at the NCAA Championships, amassing 235 points.

Morales was also the recipient of the 1987 Al Masters Award, which is Stanford’s highest award for athletic performance, leadership and academic performance.

He was the first male swimmer to win the award, and remains one of two to have accomplished that feat.

Morales holds the Stanford record in the 200-yard butterfly (1:42.60) and held the school record in the 100-yard fly (46.25) until it was broken in 1998 by Sabir Muhammad (46.18).

While at Stanford, Morales was awarded the J.E. Sterling Award, which is presented to a student-athlete based on scholarship, leadership and community service. In addition, he served as the director of the Stanford Volunteers for Youth Program. Morales also found time to become a mainstay on the campus newspaper as the beat writer for the women’s basketball team.

A CoSIDA Academic All-America selection in 1987, Morales earned a law degree from Cornell in June of 1994, despite taking two years off from law school to train and compete at the Olympics.

An Olympic swimmer, Morales won three gold and two silver medals in the 1984 and 1992 Games, serving as a team captain for the 1992 squad. Following the 1992 Games, in which he returned to the pool after a three-year layoff to capture a gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly, Morales was named the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Sportsman of the Year. He held the U.S. Open and NCAA record in the 100-yard fly with a time of 46.26, which stood for 13 years before being broken at the 1999 NCAA Championships.

Among Morales’ greatest swimming accomplishments in the pool is holding the world record in the 100-meter butterfly with a time of 52.84 from 1986 until 1995.

Morales’ legend in the Olympic Games lives on today, as the Nebraska coach served on the bid committee for the 2008 U.S. Olympic swimming trials that took place in Omaha. Morales had the chance to see the selection process and serve a role in the decision that gave Nebraska its first Olympic event in state history.

The Swimming Trials were a resounding success, and Omaha proved to be a worthy host for the event.

The attendance at the Qwest Center Omaha broke records for the largest swimming meet ever held in the United States. Nine world and 21 American records were broken in the eight-day meet, and nearly half of the competitors set personal lifetime bests in ideal swimming conditions inside the arena.

USA Swimming once again chose Omaha to be the site of the 2012 Swim Trials, as the CenturyLink Center was the focus of the entire nation in preparation for the 2012 London Games.

Before coming to Nebraska, Morales served as the head women’s swimming coach at San Jose State University. He held the reins as head coach from 1998 until being named coach at Nebraska in July of 2001.

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Morales rejuvenated a Spartan program that was near the bottom of the Western Athletic Conference. He was named the 2000 WAC Coach of the Year for his efforts.

While at San Jose State, Morales rebuilt a program and took the Spartans to the NCAA Championships after a 14-year absence. During his tenure, Morales produced six academic All-WAC swimmers. At the 2001 WAC Championships, five Spartans set school records under Morales’ supervision, and three met NCAA qualification times. Seven others swam times that placed among the top three in school history.

Before his stint at SJSU, Morales served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Stanford, during the 1997-98 season, helping lead the squad to the NCAA team title.

Morales also served as a graduate assistant at Cornell while pursuing his law degree. While at Cornell, Morales prepared and coached daily workouts for swimmers and assisted in recruiting. Morales has assisted in coaching with the San Jose Aquatics club group, as well as serving as head coach of the Stanford Masters Swim Team.

For Morales, the opportunity to coach at Nebraska was a welcome challenge.

“As a coach, taking over the responsibilities at Nebraska represents a great opportunity to take a program with success and use the resources that only Nebraska can offer, the support from the athletic

Pablo Morales was a three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time silver medalist at the 1984 (Los Angeles) and 1992 (Barcelona) Summer Games.

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4x100m Medley 100m Butterfly 4x100mButterfly 100m Butterfly 200m Medley

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department, the University, the Lincoln area and the state, to take the program to a higher level,” Morales said after he was hired. “Our goal is to take this program to the elite national level.”

A powerful motivator, Morales hopes to keep his swimmers on the top of their games in and out of the pool, as Nebraska has established itself among the nation’s best in academic support and athletics. Over the past six seasons, nearly 80 percent of Morales’ student-athletes have been named to the conference or Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll each semester.

“I want our swimmers to achieve their goals of faster times and lifetime bests,” Morales said. “I want them to have the best season that they have ever had, and I also want us to establish a team atmosphere and build an excitement toward Husker swimming and diving.”

Morales said he enjoys the challenge of competing in the Big Ten, one of the premier swimming and diving conferences in the country. The Huskers are set to face three Big Ten teams in duals in 2014-15, while facing several more at the Hawkeye Invitational in December.

Former Stanford Head Coach Skip Kenny, who coached Morales at Stanford and also with Team USA, spoke highly of his former pupil.

“He’s one of the most honest people that you will meet,” Kenny said. “You will always get the truth out of him. He’s very dedicated to the sport of swimming and to his athletes.”

Kenny also recognized Morales’ charisma.

“As soon as the swimmers spend a few days or weeks with him,” Kenny said, “they will see how much he cares about them and the sport of swimming.”

Morales also received a vote of confidence that he will be able to turn Nebraska into a national title contender.

“He brings a high level of experience to build up the team,” Kenny said. “He’s been there and done that as far as swimming is concerned. I honestly believe that he is a better coach than he was a swimmer, and that is saying a lot since he was one of the best swimmers in the world. He has done things with kids that I thought

I would never see. If there is a female swimmer out there that wants to be the best in the world, I’d send her to swim for Pablo.”

Morales’ experience as both an NCAA and international swimmer as well as a club and collegiate coach helps him in coaching and recruiting.

“In my experiences, I have been fortunate to have had a long career as a competitor. I was able to train with coaches who I think are some of the best in the world,” Morales said. “I have learned from them, and I have learned from myself. I believe that all of my experiences have prepared me for coaching. I have a good feel for the contours of teams that are successful.

I know how they practice, train and compete.”

In July of 2012, Morales named Patrick Rowan as an assistant coach. A Nebraska native with a long-time association with the Husker program, Rowan spent five years at Missouri before returning to Lincoln. In his five seasons in Columbia, Rowan helped MU climb from 38th at the 2008 NCAA Championships to 14th in the final national standings in 2012. He also played a major role in bringing multiple top-20 recruiting classes to Missouri.

“We were very excited to have Patrick come back to Nebraska,” Morales said. “He brings extensive and successful coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level. Patrick has a tremendous work ethic and an unmatched passion for Nebraska. He has made an immediate impact on this program and will play a key role in helping us achieve our Big Ten Conference and NCAA goals.”

In his first season with the Huskers, Rowan immediately showed his worth, coaching the Nebraska sprinters to four school-record relay times at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. He also coached Taryn Collura to a school record in the 50-yard freestyle and a trip to the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis.

Morales named former Olympian Natasha Chikina as the head diving coach in June of 2005. Through eight seasons, she has guided Husker divers to 27 NCAA Zone appearances and the first Husker diver to the NCAA

“My job is to instill confidence in a swimmer and teach her to expect a higher level of performance from herself. I want each swimmer to open her mind to what is possible.

I want her to strive to exceed what she has done in the past each and every day. I want her to expect that more is possible.”

Coach Morales’ Philosophy

Championships since 2005.

“She brings outstanding technical expertise combined with a tremendous coaching demeanor that yields fabulous results at the Division I level,” Morales said. “She is the perfect fit to build on the success of her predecessors here at Nebraska and be part of our development into a championship-level program.”

A gifted and noted public speaker and lecturer, Morales was a contributing author to The Swim Coaching Bible, published in 2001. In April of 2007, he was chosen as the U.S. Swimming Diversity Select Camp Head Coach, a four-day camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Aside from in-pool training, Morales also led motivational and educational sessions and team-building activities for boys and girls from all over the nation. These children were a part of an ethnically under-represented population that is less than 20 percent of the current USA Swimming membership.

Pablo is the son of Pedro and the late Blanca Morales, who came to the United States from Cuba in 1956. Pablo and his wife, Viviana, have four boys, Sam (16), Benjamin (13), Eli (11) and Gustavo (4).

Morales was born in Chicago and grew up in Santa Clara, Calif. He enjoys golfing in his spare time.

The Morales family (from left): Pablo, Sam (16), Eli (11), Benjamin (13), Gustavo (4), and Viviana.

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Patrick Rowan Assistant Coach | Third Season

Coaching Experience + Nebraska Assistant Coach, 2012-Present + Missouri Assistant Coach, 2008-12 + Nebraska Volunteer Assistant Coach, 2006-07 + Nebraska Aquatics Head Coach, 2002-07

Swimming Experience + Eastern Michigan Swimmer, 1996-00 + 12-Time MAC Finalist + Two-Time MAC Team Champions + Two-Time Nebraska Class A State Team Champions

Patrick Rowan, a former volunteer assistant for the Huskers and a long-time coach in the Nebraska Aquatics program, rejoined the Nebraska staff in 2012 after spending five years at Missouri. As an assistant for the Tigers, Rowan helped build the program into one of the nation’s top 15 programs.

“We are very excited to have Patrick come back to Nebraska,” Coach Pablo Morales said. “He brings extensive and successful coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level. Patrick has a tremendous work ethic and an unmatched passion for Nebraska. He will make an immediate impact on this program and play a key role in helping us achieve our Big Ten Conference and NCAA goals.”

Rowan, in his first year, served as the primary sprint freestyle coach in 2012-13.

He saw the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams swim school-record times at the 2013 Big Ten Championships and. Also under Rowan, Taryn Collura swam a school record in the 50-yard freestyle and became the first Husker to qualify for the NCAA Championships in six years.

In Rowan’s second season with the Huskers, he helped 14 swimmers to personal bests in the sprint freestyle events. In 2013-14, Rowan also guided the 200-yard freestyle relay team to the thirdbest time in school history at the Big Ten Championships. Under Rowan’s guidance

in 2014-15, the Husker sprint freestyle corps plan to continue to improve and compete at a higher level at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships.

A Nebraska native, Rowan helped orchestrate a steady rise into national prominence at Missouri. In his first season at MU, the Lincoln Southeast High School graduate helped the Tiger women’s team finish 38th at the 2008 NCAA Championships. After a 28th-place showing in 2009, the Tigers climbed to 23rd in 2011 before finishing 14th at the 2012 NCAA meet.

Rowan served as the power sprints coach while also working with the middle distance group at Missouri. He was the recruiting coordinator for the Tiger men’s program while assisting with recruiting for the women’s team. The Tiger men’s program’s 2011 recruiting class was ranked seventh nationally by collegeswimming.com, while the women’s class was ranked 18th in the country. He also served as the director of the Mizzou Swim Camp and coached the Mizzou Swim Team (USA Swimming Club).

Before heading to Missouri, Rowan served as a volunteer assistant on Morales’ Husker staff in 2006-07. Rowan assisted primarily with Nebraska’s breaststroke and individual medley swimmers.

From 2002 until 2007, Rowan served as the head coach and general manager of the Nebraska Aquatics swim team,

where he was the primary coach of the high school and collegiate swimmers.

He also served as an age group coach for swimmers from ages 6 to 24 for Nebraska Aquatics from 2000 to 2002.

From 2003 to 2007, he served as the age group chairman for the Midwestern Swimming Executive Board. He was named Midwestern Swimming Coach of the Year in 2006-07, after being named its Age Group Coach of the Year in 2004-05.

A competitive swimmer from 1985 to 2001, Rowan swam collegiately at Eastern Michigan, helping EMU to a pair of MidAmerican Conference championship teams. Individually, he was a 12-time finalist at the MAC Championships for the Eagles.

As a prep swimmer at Lincoln Southeast, Rowan was a two-time Nebraska Class A state champion and a member of a state championship team for the Knights. He was also a team captain and a seven-time Junior National qualifier.

Rowan, who earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eastern Michigan in 2000, received his master’s degree in education with an emphasis in school and counseling psychology/sport psychology from Missouri in 2009. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a similar emphasis in sport psychology.

He and his wife, Miranda, have a daughter, Reese.

Natasha Chikina Diving Coach | 10th Season

Coaching Experience + Nebraska Diving Coach, 2005-Present + U.S. Diving Regional Training Center Assistant Head Coach, 2001-05 + USC Assistant Diving Coach, 1998-99 + Trojan Diving Club Assistant Coach, 1998-2001

Diving Experience + 1996 (Atlanta) and 2000 (Sydney) Summer Olympic Qualifier + 1997 and 1998 NCAA All-American + Fourth place on the platform at the 1998 NCAA Championships + 1997 and 1998 Pac-10 three-meter champion

Former Olympian Natasha Chikina (chick-EE-nuh) is entering her 10th season as Nebraska’s head diving coach in 2014-15. Her coaching career at Nebraska followed a successful diving career at the University of Southern California and competition at two summer Olympic Games.

Chikina has helped 27 Husker divers earn spots at the NCAA Zone diving meet over the past nine years. Last season, Chikina sent Nebraska’s first diver since 2005 to the NCAA Championships, as Anna Filipcic finished 22nd in both the one-meter and three-meter competitions.

Junior Nicole Schwery, who advanced to NCAA Zone diving meet in 2013, joins Filipcic to form a strong diving duo for the Huskers in 2014-15.

With Chikina’s own success on the boards, she will look to utilize her experience in the sport of diving and continue to lead a talented Husker diving squad toward the top of the conference and NCAA Championship berths.

“As a coach, my job is to recognize the highest potential of each diver,” Chikina said. “I want to make them believe in themselves by creating a positive and goal-setting environment. With hard work, discipline and encouragement, I

want to bring every one of them to their highest level of performance.”

Chikina, a native of Kazakhstan, competed at the Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000) Summer Olympic Games.

Chikina finished 15th at the Atlanta Games, before capturing a ninth-place finish on the 10-meter platform in Sydney.

Between competitions, Chikina placed fourth at the 1998 NCAA Championships for the University of Southern California, where she earned NCAA All-America honors in 1997 and 1998. She was also the Pac-10 champion on the three-meter springboard in 1997 and 1998.

Chikina competed at the Goodwill Games (1994), the World Championships (1994-96) and the FINA Grand Prix (2000), placing as high as third in both the World Championships and FINA Grand Prix.

Following her diving career as an athlete, Chikina immediately began her quest to become a head diving coach.

She was the assistant coach of the Trojan Diving Club from 1998 to 2001, coaching two Junior Olympic national champions, and the assistant diving coach at her alma mater, USC, in 1998-99, helping coach future Olympians Troy Dumais and Dorte Linder.

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From 2001 to 2005, Chikina served as the assistant head coach at the U.S. Diving Regional Training Center where she took on many responsibilities.

Primarily, she coached a two-time Oklahoma state high school champion, two Junior Olympic National Team members and four Junior Olympic National qualifiers. Among her other responsibilities, Chikina scouted, recruited and judged competitions up to the national level. She also scheduled team trips, camps and programs. Chikina coached at the 2003 U.S. Diving National Training Camp, instructing junior national-level athletes in the spotting belt, trampoline and dryboard.

Chikina earned her bachelor’s degree in social science and communications from USC in 1999, after completing her physical education and coaching degree from the Kazakh Institute of Physical Education in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 1996.

Natasha and her husband, Kris, moved to Lincoln in the summer of 2005.

Kris served as a volunteer assistant for the Husker diving team in 2005-06 and is now coaching for the Nebraska Diving Club. The couple has two daughters, Katerina and Sophia.

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Swimming & Diving Support Staff

Alvin Banks serves as an academic counselor and the coordinator of studentathlete development for Nebraska’s Academic Performance Team. Banks began working as an academic counselor at Nebraska in 2003 after serving two years as an assistant academic counselor.

As Nebraska’s coordinator of studentathlete development, he provides academic, athletic, personal and career counseling to all Husker student-athletes. As an academic counselor, he works primarily with the Nebraska men’s and women’s golf teams, the women’s swimming and diving team and the wrestling team, while also assisting with the football team.

B e fo re j o i n i n g t h e A c a d e m i c Performance Team, Banks served six years as a law enforcement officer for the Academic Counselor City of Lincoln. He is currently a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics.

Banks, who lettered in football at Nebraska during the 1991 season, earned his master’s degree in vocational education in 1998 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in business management in 1992 from Nebraska. Banks and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Kaylie and Darius.

Alvin Banks

A standout in competition, the classroom and the community for four years at Kansas, Joy Bunting will serve as a volunteer coach at Nebraska in 201415. KU’s Outstanding Woman Student Athlete in 2011, Bunting scored 43 points for KU as a senior at the 2011 Big 12 Championships, including a career-best time of 2:02.58 in the 200 butterfly.

An academic All-Big Ten choice, Bunting earned her bachelor’s degree in communication studies from KU in 2012.

She spent the past two years as an intern in campus ministry at KU, before coming to Lincoln to continue her mission.

As a freshman in 2008, Bunting earned KU’s Newcomer-of-the-Year award while also being named the program’s Most Inspirational swimmer.

Volunteer Coach An All-American at Greeley West High School in Colorado, Bunting set six school records during her prep career.

Joy Bunting

Tyson Carlson is in his first season as the Nebraska swimming and diving media relations contact in 2014-15. A sophomore biological sciences major at Nebraska, Carlson joined the Nebraska media relations student staff in May of 2014.

A native of Valparaiso, Neb., Carlson earned a Regents Scholarship to Nebraska after being named the Raymond Central High School valedictorian for the class of 2013. He was a member of National Honor Society and played baseball and basketball.

Tyson Carlson Media Relations Contact

A four-year letterwinner (2010-13) for the Nebraska swimming and diving team, Ellan Dufour enters her first season as a graduate assistant coach for the Huskers in 2014-15.

The Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, native was a standout backstroke specialist throughout her four years at Nebraska, tallying 56 top-five finishes and 13 victories throughout her career.

Dufour set two career-best times in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. Her time in the 200-yard backstroke broke an 18-year-old school record set by Jane Glazebrook in 1995.

Ellan Dufour Graduate Assistant

A native of North Platte, Neb., Kessy Hergenader is serving as the graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s swimming and diving team as well as the men’s gymnastics team for the Huskers in 2014-15.

H e rg e n ra d e r g ra d u a t e d f ro m Nebraska Wesleyan in 2012, after earning a bachleors of science degree in athletic training with a minor in communication.

Hergenrader served as the head athletic trainer for the football team her senior year. She also accompanied the swimming and diving team at the 2013 conference championships.

Kessy Hergenader Athletic Trainer

Annette Werschke enters her seventh season as the secretary for the Nebraska swimming and diving and men’s gymnastics programs in 2014-15. Werschke assists with travel arrangements, monitoring scholarship and eligibility checks and assisting the coaches.

The daughter of Kenneth and Anita Dahl, Werschke is a native of Scribner, Neb. She majored in human development and family sciences at Nebraska and was a retail clothing manager for 15 years.

For 11 years, she was an administrative assistant and supervisor for various organizations in Lincoln, including the J.D. Edwards Honors Program (now the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management) at the University of Nebraska.

Swimming and Diving Secretary Werschke has one stepdaugher and five step-grandchildren with her husband, Gary.

Annette Werschke

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Harvey Perlman Chancellor | 14th Year

Harvey Perlman was named the 19th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 1, 2001. He had served as Interim Chancellor of the University of NebraskaLincoln since July 16, 2000.

A former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law (1983-98), Perlman has also served as interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL (1995-96).

A Nebraska native, Perlman was raised in York, and earned a bachelor of arts in history and a juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska. During his law school years, he was editor in chief of the Nebraska Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, a law honors society.

He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. He served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 when he joined the faculty at the University

of Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. He has also served as a visiting professor at Florida State University College of Law, the University of Puget Sound School of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law. In 2011, Perlman was named an Honorary University Professor of Xi’an Jiaotong University, in Xi’an, China. This rare lifetime appointment entitles Perlman to privileges at the university, with which UNL has many institutional ties. Perlman also will occasionally lecture and teach at Xi’an Jiaotong University. The title is the highest honor the university awards to a foreign scholar, and recognizes Perlman as an accomplished scholar or professional of important international reputation. The award also recognizes Perlman for his significant efforts in globalizing UNL and Xi’an Jiaotong University through joint research and partnership degree programs.

His area of legal expertise lies in torts and intellectual property. He is a member of the Nebraska State and American Bar Associations and is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Association. Perlman is co-author of “Intellectual Property and Unfair Competition” (5th edition, 1998) and co-reporter for the American Law Institute’s “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994). He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a leading national law reform organization and as one of Nebraska’s Commissioners of Uniform State Laws. He previously served as a member of the NCAA Board of Directors and is past chair of the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation. He received the George Turner Award from the Nebraska State Bar Association for contributions

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to the legal profession and the Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

Perlman and his wife, Susan, an NU alumna, are the parents of two daughters. Anne, who earned degrees from UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, practices medicine in Lincoln and is married to UNL alumnus David Spinar; they have three children; Will, Ava, and Marco, Husker fans all. Daughter Amie, who received bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from UNL, is a Nebraska assistant attorney general and is married to UNL alumnus Ron Larson; they are the parents of Caleb and Finn.

Josephine Potuto Faculty Athletics Representative | 17th Year

Josephine (Jo) R. Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law, has been Nebraska’s faculty representative (FAR) at the NCAA and conference level since May 15, 1997.

In 2002, Potuto was named Outstanding Faculty Athletics Representative by the All-American Football Foundation. From 2008-09 to 2011-12 she was president of the 1A FAR (FARs from FBS institutions). Among her NCAA positions, Potuto spent nine years (the maximum) on the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (chair her last two years) and currently substitutes when a member cannot serve. She was one of three Big 12 Conference representatives on the NCAA Division I Management Council, served on the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics

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Championship Committee, and currently serves on an NCAA-wide (all divisions) committee to advise NCAA staff on student-athlete issues and educational programming for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

A sports law expert, Potuto regularly lectures and consults on sports issues in general and NCAA processes in particular. She is an expert witness in litigation involving sports issues. She testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding due process in NCAA infractions hearings.

In the past year she has appeared in media reports in the NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, Washington Post, CBSSports.com, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, among others. She has presented to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, the Texas Commission of Higher Education, NCAA regional conferences, law conferences and law firms, NACDA, and to universities and law colleges, including the Universities of Istanbul, Washington, Maryland, Oklahoma, Santa Clara, Baltimore and Mississippi.

Potuto is a past adviser to the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in college athletics. She has authored numerous articles on sports law issues. She just completed an article on student-athlete use of their names/ likenesses with an econometrician and tax professor.

Potuto delivered the 2012 Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture. She serves on the senate’s intercollegiate athletics committee. She is a past member of the UNL academic senate and also served on Nebraska’s NCAA site certification steering committee.

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Potuto teaches constitutional law, procedure, federal jurisdiction, and sports law. She has been a visiting professor of law at the University of Arizona, Rutgers University, the Cardozo College of Law at New York’s Yeshiva University, the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina, and Seton Hall University. She has worked as an assistant prosecutor in both the Essex and Morris County (N.J.) prosecutor’s offices.

Potuto was project director and a drafter of the Uniform Law Commissioners Sentencing and Corrections Act, as well as the drafter for the Nebraska Supreme Court Committee to Draft Criminal Jury Instructions. She is the author of three books. She was elected to membership in the American Law Institute, the Nebraska State Bar Foundation, and the Douglass Society.

Potuto earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Rutgers’ Douglass College, and her master’s degree in English literature at Seton Hall. She earned her juris doctorate at the Rutgers Law College.

She is a member of the bars of Nebraska and New Jersey and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for Nebraska and New Jersey.

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Shawn Eichorst Athletic Director | Second Year

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Nebraska, Athletic Director (2013-present) Miami, Director of Athletics (2011-12) Wisconsin, Deputy Athletic Director (2009-11) Wisconsin, Executive Associate Athletic Director (2007-09) Wisconsin, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2006-07) South Carolina, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2004-06) Wisconsin-Whitewater, Director of Athletics (1999-2003)

EDUCATION Marquette, J.D. (1995) Wisconsin-Whitewater, B.B.A. (1990)

Shawn Eichorst was named Nebraska’s 14th Director of Athletics on Oct. 4, 2012, by Chancellor Harvey Perlman.

Eichorst leads a tradition-rich athletic program of 24 varsity intercollegiate teams, 600-plus student-athletes and more than 275 full-time employees. Nebraska’s reputation as a world-class academic institution and its stature as one of the strongest and most balanced athletic departments in collegiate athletics supports Eichorst’s top priority, which is to ensure all Husker student-athletes have the necessary support to succeed in academics, athletics and life.

Since taking over for the legendary Tom Osborne as Director of Athletics on Jan. 3, 2013, Eichorst has immersed himself in Nebraska’s rich traditions. He has made nearly 300 public appearances, including nearly 200 speaking engagements in Nebraska. He serves on the Chancellor’s Senior Administrative Team and regularly meets with campus administrators and deans. Eichorst’s monthly radio show and Connecting on Campus column promote the university’s academic and athletic successes, along with the academic and community achievements of Husker student-athletes.

Eichorst was also the first Director of Athletics to visit the Big Ten-based Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) at its Champaign, Ill., headquarters. The CIC is a highly successful academic-based consortium of 15 schools, including all 14 in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska is leading the Big Ten and the CIC in several areas, including the Digital Humanities and head injury research.

Under Eichorst’s watch, Nebraska extended its nationleading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans to 314, including seven in 2013-14. NU also increased its nationleading total to 17 NCAA Top Ten Award winners, as Mary Weatherholt (women’s tennis) earned the honor in 2014. A total of 279 Huskers were honored at the Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet, and 208 Husker student-athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013-14.

In 2013-14, NU was one of two NCAA institutions – and the first in Big Ten history – to qualify for a football bowl game and advance to NCAA postseason in the major team sports of volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. Nebraska was the only institution

to win a postseason game in six of those seven sports.

The Nebraska football team completed its sixth straight nine-win season, while playing in its third consecutive New Year’s Day bowl game, a win over Georgia. The volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in its first season at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Husker soccer team qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, and advanced to the second round after winning Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles.

The women’s basketball team captured Nebraska’s first-ever conference tournament title while earning an NCAA Tournament win for the second straight year. The Huskers also hosted an NCAA Regional at Pinnacle Bank Arena – the first time since 1993 that NCAA Tournament basketball came to Lincoln. The men’s basketball team earned Nebraska’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 1998, following a top-four Big Ten finish. The men’s and women’s basketball teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the same season for the first time since 1998.

The bowling team earned an NCAA runner-up finish, and the rifle team finished fifth at the NCAA Championships.

The women’s gymnastics program made the NCAA Super Six and earned a share of the Big Ten title. The men’s gymnastics team added an eighth-place NCAA finish, while the wrestling team claimed 11th at nationals - its top showing at the NCAA Championships since 2009.

The softball team shared the Big Ten regular-season title and advanced to an NCAA Super Regional for the second straight season. The baseball team earned its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2008.

The men’s track and field team finished 12th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, after finishing 17th at the indoor meet. The women added a 19th-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

The Huskers produced 42 All-Americans who won 51 awards, including 29 first-team honors - NU’s best totals in more than a decade.

Nebraska ranked in the top 20 nationally in attendance in football (90,933, 9th), volleyball (8,175, 1st), men’s basketball (15,419, 13th), women’s basketball (6,161, 11th), baseball (3,241, 15th) and softball (963) in 2013-14. NU’s football, men’s basketball and volleyball attendances were school records, and the Huskers extended NCAA-record home sellout streaks in both football (333) and volleyball (200).

Nebraska is focusing on improving the game-day atmosphere at every venue, including a $12.3 million upgrade of its wireless networks in and around Memorial Stadium in 2014. It is the largest wireless network system installation at a college stadium in history. The upgrade includes a new sound system, IPTV system installation and innovative smartphone applications.

In the summer of 2013, Memorial Stadium expansion increased capacity while adding the innovative Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) inside East Stadium next to the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3). The men’s and women’s basketball teams became the primary tenants at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and the renovated Devaney Center became the home of the Husker volleyball, wrestling and men’s and women’s gymnastics programs.

The next major facility project is a world-class, $20.4 million Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex, located just north of the Devaney Center and Innovation Campus.

When completed in 2015, the facilities will rank among the best in the Big Ten. Eichorst came to NU after serving as Miami Director of Athletics in 2011 and 2012. He helped grow the academic reputation of an already sterling program with NCAA Top 10 recognition in Academic Progress Rates (APR) for five programs – football, baseball, men’s diving, women’s cross country and women’s golf. Miami’s Hurricane Club grew to more than 5,000 nationwide. A total of $19 million in student-athlete support was generated in 2011-12, and

$14.2 million in capital gifts was raised for the Center for Athletic Excellence.

Eichorst hired legendary men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga, and the Hurricanes advanced to the NIT second round. The women’s basketball program posted the highest national ranking in school history (No. 5) and advanced to the NCAA second round. The women’s tennis team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight for the fourth straight season, and the baseball team made its 40th consecutive NCAA appearance. The women’s soccer team posted the first NCAA Tournament win in history, and the volleyball team made its third straight NCAA Tournament trip.

Before heading to Miami, Eichorst was the Deputy Athletics Director at Wisconsin from 2009 to 2011. He was the Chief Operating Officer and oversaw the day-to-day operations (23 intercollegiate programs, 850 studentathletes, 320 full-time employees) under Director of Athletics and former Husker Barry Alvarez. Eichorst was involved in the design and planning of a new ice hockey and swimming facility, and the Student-Athlete Performance Center at Camp Randall Stadium.

At South Carolina, Eichorst oversaw daily operations of the department and supervised Lou Holtz’s and Steve Spurrier’s football and Ray Tanner’s baseball programs.

The football team was bowl-eligible each season, and the baseball team competed in the 2004 College World Series.

From 1999 to 2003, Eichorst served as the Director of Athletics at Wisconsin-Whitewater, which produced four top 10 percent NACDA Directors Cup finishes, one NCAA team title, two NCAA runner-up finishes and five individual national champions. The program also featured 11 CoSIDA Academic All-America selections, seven NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners and 74 All-Americans.

A native of Lone Rock, Wis., Eichorst was an all-conference defensive back, three-time letterwinner and 1990 football team captain for Wisconsin-Whitewater. He graduated magna cum laude in business from UW-Whitewater in 1990 and earned a law degree from Marquette in 1995. He practiced law in Milwaukee until 1999. He is a past member of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee and the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He previously served as an assistant adjunct professor of law at Marquette Law School, where he taught classes in sports law. He serves on the Marquette University National Sports Law Institute Board of Advisors. In 2006, Marquette awarded Eichorst the Sports Law Alumnus of the Year award. He also is a graduate of the Sports Management Institute and serves on its Executive Committee.

Eichorst and his wife Kristin have three sons: Jack, Joseph and Bennett.

The Eichorst family (clockwise): Kristin, Shawn, Jack, Bennett and Joseph.

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Dr. Jamie Williams

Associate Athletic Director/Diversity, Student-Athlete Recruitment & Leadership Initiatives

Dr. Jamie Williams joined the Nebraska Athletic Department staff in June of 2012 and is the Huskers’ Associate Athletic Director of Leadership, Student-Athlete Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives.

The former Nebraska and NFL football standout serves on the senior management team and brings a diverse background of professional success to Nebraska.

In his role at Nebraska, Dr. Williams is responsible for facilitating all leadership programming, strategic planning and diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Athletic Department. He also leads its student-athlete recruitment

and experience effort, which focuses recruiting plans to identify, connect and retain student-athletes to the Huskers’ highest standard. Among other duties, Dr. Williams is the sport supervisor for women’s swimming and diving.

In February of 2013, Dr. Williams was selected to serve as a member of the NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance. He is scheduled to represent Nebraska and the Big Ten Conference on the committee until September of 2015.

He also serves on the Big Ten ad-hoc football scheduling group and liaison to the Big Ten Advisory Commission.

Dr. Williams joined Nebraska after spending six years as the Director of Athletics at Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Before Dr. Williams’ hiring, Academy of Art did not have an intercollegiate athletic program. Dr. Williams and his small staff created a fully functional NCAA Division II athletic department, serving more than 200 student-athletes in 16 sports, while also spearheading the creation of institutional control for the athletic department.

In May of 2013, he was honored

by Academy of Art University with the presentation of an honorary doctorate degree.

Dr. Williams’ association with Nebraska began as a tight end on Osborne’s football team from 1979 to 1982. Williams was a four-year letterwinner for the Cornhuskers and earned All-Big Eight honors in both 1981 and 1982. Dr. Williams caught 44 passes for 516 yards and seven touchdowns in his career, and was part of Big Eight championship teams in 1981 and 1982.

Dr. Williams was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

Following his Nebraska career, Dr. Williams was a third-round draft pick of the New York Giants, and went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL. Dr. Williams played with the St. Louis Cardinals (1983), Houston Oilers (1984-88), San Francisco 49ers (1989-93) and Los Angeles Raiders (1994). He was a co-captain for San Francisco for four seasons and was a part of the 49ers Super Bowl XXIV championship team.

Dr. Williams was twice named his team’s Man of the Year during his career.

Following his playing career, Dr. Williams embarked on a successful professional career that includes work in the film industry as a writer, director, screenwriter and actor. Dr. Williams gained his most notoriety in the film world for his role as a writer, technical director and actor in Any Given Sunday. Dr. Williams also has extensive work as a management consultant/ executive coach working with numerous organizations in the Northern California area, including VISA USA and Yahoo.

A 1990 UNL graduate with a bachelor’s in journalism, Dr. Williams continued his education following his football career. He received his Masters of Science in Mass Communication from San Jose State University in 1993, and a Doctorate of Education in Organization and Leadership, including an emphasis in sports administration, from the University of San Francisco in 2000.

Dr. Williams and his wife, Charlotte, have a son, Evan, and a daughter, Raven.

Pat Logsdon

Associate Athletic Director/Administration/Senior Woman Administrator A member of the Nebraska Athletic Department since 1979, Pat Logsdon serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration and is a member of NU’s senior management team. She is Nebraska’s Senior Woman Administrator to the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference and serves on the Big Ten Sports Management Council.

Logsdon’s duties include oversight on all administrative issues and operational functions of the Athletic Director’s

office. She also oversees the areas of Department Travel, including bowl and postseason travel, the Department’s Gender Equity Plan, equipment and serves as a liaison to adidas.

In addition, Logsdon manages student-athlete end of season evaluations and exit interviews. She also serves as the sport administrator for volleyball, sand volleyball, softball and men’s and women’s gymnastics.

Previously, Logsdon spent 23

seasons in football operations, including six seasons as NU’s director of football operations, the first female in Division I to serve in that capacity. She handled organization of all recruiting functions, supervised compliance activities and coordinated all football administrative operations, including travel and practice operations.

Logsdon earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Nebraska.

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Marc Boehm Executive Associate Athletic Director

Bob Burton Senior Associate A.D. Administration

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John Jentz Senior Associate A.D. CFO, Business Office

Dennis Leblanc Senior Associate A.D. Academics

Steve Waterfield Senior Associate A.D. Performance, Strategic Research

Chris Anderson Associate A.D. Community Relations

Diane Mendenhall Associate A.D./ Development, Ticket Operations

Jamie Vaughn Associate A.D. Compliance

Keith Zimmer Associate A.D. Life Skills & N Club

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NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS University of Nebraska Board of Regents

The Board of Regents consists of eight voting members elected by district for six-year terms, and four non-voting student Regents, one from each campus, who serve during their tenure as student body president. The board supervises the general operations of the university, and the control and direction of all expenditures. The board also includes a corporation secretary who manages all records including agendas, minutes, notices, policies and bylaws. Those documents can be found on the web at nebraska.edu/board/.

The board meets regularly, primarily in Lincoln but also in Omaha and greater Nebraska. Persons wishing to provide information to the board or to appear before it should contact: Corporation Secretary, University of Nebraska, Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE 68583.

James Linder, M.D. Interim President, University of Nebraska

Timothy Clare Lincoln

Hal Daub Omaha

Howard Hawks Omaha

Bob Phares North Platte

Jim Pillen Columbus

Robert Schafer Beatrice

Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney

Bob Whitehouse Papillion

Krupa Savalia Nebraska-Medical Center

Connor Schulte Nebraska-Kearney

Kevin Knudson Nebraska-Lincoln

Jordan Koch Nebraska-Omaha

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THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE

Only the Big Ten’s fifth commissioner since its founding in 1896, James E. Delany enters his 26th year with the conference.

He has led the Big Ten through significant periods of growth that have helped the conference maintain its preeminent position as one of the nation’s leaders in providing quality academic and athletic experiences for young men and women.

The Big Ten has grown to 14 member institutions during Delany’s tenure, including the additions of Penn State in June 1991, Nebraska in July 2011 and Maryland and Rutgers in July James E. Delany 2014. With the conference’s footprint now stretching from Commissioner the Colorado border to the Atlantic Ocean and more than five million alumni across the country, Delany has focused on strengthening traditional relationships while building a presence in a new region.

In October 2013, the Big Ten moved to a new headquarters and meeting center in Rosemont, Ill. In April 2014, the conference announced it would open a second office in New York City and secured satellite office space in Washington, D.C. Throughout the summer of 2014, the Big Ten unveiled future basketball tournament sites in Chicago and Indianapolis, along with an East Coast destination in Washington, D.C. In May, the Big Ten Baseball Tournament set attendance records in Omaha, Neb., while the inaugural Big Ten Hockey Tournament was held in St. Paul, Minn., in March and will be played in Detroit, Mich., next year. In addition, the Big Ten will take part in the largest and most diverse postseason football lineup in conference history beginning in 2014-15, with 12 bowl partners spread across the country.

Under Delany’s guidance, the Big Ten has been a national leader in broad-based programming, student-athlete welfare, gender equity and innovation. The Big Ten administers nearly $200 million in direct financial aid to almost 9,500 student-athletes for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 sports. The Big Ten debuted men’s ice hockey last year, and men’s and women’s lacrosse begins competition during the 2014-15 academic year, with Johns Hopkins University joining as the conference’s first sport affiliate member for men’s lacrosse in July 2014. The Big Ten now sponsors 28 official sports, more than every conference but the Ivy League.

Under Delany, the Big Ten has been a champion for Title IX. The conference was the first to voluntarily adopt participation goals for female student-athletes as the Big Ten initiated the Gender Equity Action Plan in 1992. The Big Ten leads all conferences with more than 4,300 female student-athletes and features nearly 500 televised or streamed women’s athletic events. Big Ten women’s teams have claimed more than 110 NCAA titles.

The Big Ten also developed the first collegiate football version of instant replay, which was implemented during the 2004 season. The conference has applied numerous initiatives under Delany’s leadership, including Sportsmanship Awards beginning in 2003 and Postgraduate Scholarships starting with the 2012-13 academic year. In the summer of 2012, the Big Ten announced a partnership with the Ivy League to study the effects of head injuries in sports.

The Big Ten has seen unprecedented levels of national television coverage during Delany’s tenure, highlighted by the creation of the Big Ten Network (BTN). Launched in August 2007 as a joint-venture with FOX, BTN was the first national conferenceowned television network. Delany has also negotiated media agreements with ABC, CBS Sports, ESPN and NBC Sports Network, while FOX serves as the official broadcast partner of the 2011-16 Big Ten Football Championship Games. Through these agreements, more than 1,200 events are produced and distributed annually.

Delany has seen teams from 25 different sports win national championships, with seven claiming national titles during the 2013-14 academic year. The top 10 single-season football attendance records have been established in his tenure, while men’s basketball has led the country in attendance for the last 38 seasons through the 2013-14 campaign. Each year more than 10 million patrons attend Big Ten home contests, as the conference leads the nation in attendance for hockey, volleyball and wrestling in addition to men’s basketball. The Big Ten has also added tournaments for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse, as well as challenge series with various conferences.

Delany and the Big Ten have been active in the community, creating the school outreach program SCORE (Success Comes Out of Reading Everyday). For the last 25 years, the conference has partnered with Chicago elementary schools to improve reading performance. The Big Ten has also established numerous community programs surrounding its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and football championship game.

The 66-year old Delany is a native of South Orange, N.J. He received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of North Carolina in

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1970 and juris doctorate degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1973. At UNC, Delany was a three-year member of the varsity basketball team, serving as tri-captain in 1970 and twice participating in NCAA Final Four competition.

In September 2012, Delany received the UNC Distinguished Alumni Award.

After earning his law degree, Delany served as counsel for the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee from 1973 to 1974, and was staff attorney for the North Carolina Justice Department from 1974 to 1975.

BIG TEN SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2015 Big Ten Championships will be held at the Bill and Mae McCorkle Aquatic Pavillion on the Ohio State campus. Opened in 2005, the Aquatic Center has played host to four Big Ten Championships, including the women’s meet in 2006 and 2008. The facility was also the site of two NCAA Championships. The Aquatic Center features a 14,156 square foot competitive pool that features 10 lanes of a 50 meter racing course, 20 lanes of a 25-yard racing cource and 28 lanes of a 25 meter racing course. The Aquatic Center also features a 4,638 square foot diving pool. There is spectator seating for 1,750 and on-deck seating for 1,300.

The Big Ten Championships are scheduled to run Feb. 18-21, 2015.

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year of career bests for 2013-14 Huskers

The Husker swimming and diving team had a 2013-14 season characterized by career bests. The Huskers set 42 career bests alone at the Big Ten Championships, in Minneapolis, Minn.

In addition, Nebraska sent its first diver to the NCAA Championships since 2005, with Anna Filipcic competing in both the one-meter and three-meter dives in Minneapolis. The freshman from Omaha, Neb., placed 22nd in both events.

To qualify for the NCAA Championships, Filipcic placed fourth in the three-meter dive at the Zone D Diving Meet in Minneapolis, edging out Big Ten champion Maggie Keefer by more than two points.

Filipcic was not the lone Husker competing at the Zone D Diving meet. She was joined by teammates Nicole Schwery and Payton Michaud. All three divers competed in the one-meter dive, with Filipcic leading the way by placing 18th (290.35) for the Huskers, while Schwery and Michaud placed 19th (262.70) and 21st (258.20), respectively. The trio of Husker divers competed in the three-meter dive with Filipcic placed fourth (346.65) while Schwery and Michaud finished 16th (300.60) and 39th (228.20), respectively. Schwery finished out the meet by taking 10th (261.50) in the platform dive.

The Huskers also had two swimmers perform beyond the Big Ten Championships. Shannon Guy and Taryn Collura traveled to the University of Georgia’s Last Chance Meet in Athens. Guy competed in the 100-yard breaststroke and 100-yard butterfly, while Colllura competed in the 50 and 100-yard freestyles.

Collura swam a career best time in preliminaries of the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 49.30. She then added a time of 49.39 in the finals to earn a victory, but her top-time fell short of the 47.96 cut time for the NCAA Championships. Collura also took third in the 50-yard freestyle at the Last Chance Meet in a time of 22.68, missing the cut time (21.99) for the NCAA Championships. Guy finished seventh in the 100-yard butterfly (55.01) and fell short of qualifying for the NCAA Championships in both of her events.

While a handful of Huskers competed in events beyond the conference meet, the entire team performed at the Big Ten Championships.

The Huskers kicked off the meet with a near school record time in the 200-yard medley relay. The relay

Taryn Collura earned a victory at the NCAA Last Chance Meet in Athens, Ga., in the 100-yard freestyle swimming a time of 49.39. team of Jacqueline Juffer, Bria Deveaux, Shannon Guy in the 200-yard breaststroke, while placing 12th. and Taryn Collura finished the meet’s opening event in Schwery and Kaitlan Walker also placed 11th and 16th, respectively, in the platform diving event, with seventh, missing the school record by less than a second.

Schwery setting a career best.

On the first day, Husker divers, Michaud and Filipcic took Overall Nebraska produced 10 top-16 finishes and 26 second place in the three-meter synchronized dive event. top-24 performances during the meet. Collura placed Day two proved to be successful, as three Husker in the top-16 three times and Filipcic led the team in divers finished in the top 16 and several swimmers place points with 16. As a team the Huskers placed ninth for in their events. In the one-meter dive Filipcic, Schwery, the second straight year and finished with 145 points. and Michaud placed 10th, 13th and 16th, respectively.

Nebraska’s successful postseason was the The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Rebekah Land, culmination of an overall successful 2013-14 Collura, Guy and Alexandra Bilunas placed eighth, with campaign that began with the Scarlet and Cream the third-fastest time in school history.

Bailey Pons finished her 500-yard freestyle career intrasquad meet that took place months earlier at the Devaney Center on Sept. 26. Over a week later the in style, placing 19th in the event and swimming a Huskers took part in the Alumni Meet, where a record career-best time of 4:47.34. In the 200-yard individual 44 Husker Alumni attended the 10th annual event. medley Samantha Hardewig and Julia Roller placed Nebraska kicked off its season a week later with 17th and 21st, respectively, with Hardewig swimming a tie against Iowa State at the Devaney Center.The a career-best time of 2:01.39. The Huskers also saw Huskers won eight of the 16 events, including the success in the 50-yard freestyle with Collura and 200-yard medley relay, 1,000-yard freestyle and a Bilunas placing 12th and 18th, respectively, both sweep in the butterfly events. racing to season best times.

Natalie Morris led the way for the Huskers, earning Nebraska wrapped up the conference meet on victories in the 100-yard butterfly (57.35) and 200a high note. The final session kicked off with Pons yard butterfly (2:06.21). Pons added an exciting meet placing 17th in the 1,650-yard freestyle, while setting by winning the 1,000-yard freestyle in a race that a career best. Hardewig also set a career best in the 1,650-yard freestyle. Land finished 19th in the 200- came down to the wire with Pons out-touching her competitor from Iowa State. yard backstroke, racing to a career-best time in the Filipcic (one-meter), Michaud (three-meter), preliminaries. Hardewig set another career best Collura (100 free), and Erin Oeltjen (100 back) all added victories for the Huskers.

2013-14 Nebraska Schedule/Results After a two-week break, the squad traveled to Final Record: 4-2-1 Fayetteville, Ark. on Oct., 26, to take on Arkansas.

Date Opponent Location Result The Huskers fell 205-95 to the Razorbacks.

Sept. 26 Scarlet-Cream Intrasquad Devaney Natatorium 131-101 Two Huskers won individual events, as Morris (200 Oct. 5 Alumni Meet Devaney Natatorium No Team Score Fly) and Filipcic (one-meter) came home with the Oct. 12 Iowa State Devaney Natatorium T, 150-150 victories. Morris won the 200-yard butterfly for the Oct. 26 Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. L, 95-205 second straight meet with a time of 2:04.11. Filipcic Nov. 15 Iowa/South Dakota State Devaney Natatorium W, 232-68 & also captured her second straight victory in the one

L, 133-167 meter dive with a score of 295.35.

Nov. 21-23 Mizzou Invitational (Diving) Columbia, Mo. No Team Score The Huskers took second in both the 200-yard Nov. 22-24 Kansas Classic (Swimming) Topeka, Kan. 2nd, 795.5 medley relay (Morris, Guy, Juffer, Collura) and the 200Dec. 6-8 Hawkeye Invitational Iowa City, Iowa 3rd, 462 yard freestyle (Guy, Collura, Billunas, Deveaux). Guy Dec. 13 Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa W, 195-105 (100 breast and 100 fly), Collura (50 free and 100 free), Dec. 14 Nebraska-Omaha Omaha, Neb. W, 86-34 and Juffer (100 back) picked up second place finishes.

Jan. 4 Holiday Training Competition Honolulu, Hawaii No Team Score Three weekends later in a double-dual at the Jan. 25 Illinois Devaney Natatorium W, 160-140 Devaney Natatorium the Huskers, hosted South Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Ohio State/Michigan Columbus, Ohio Canceled Dakota State and Iowa. Nebraska breezed past the Feb. 19-22 Big Ten Championships Minneapolis, Minn.

9th, 145 Jackrabbits for a 232-68 victory, but fell to Iowa 167March 1-2 Last Chance Meet Athens, Ga. No Team Score 133. Overall the Huskers won seven of the 16 events.

March 10-12 NCAA Zone Diving Meet Minneapolis, Minn.

No Team Score Nebraska’s 200-yard medley relay team (Juffer, Guy, March 20-22 NCAA Championships Minneapolis, Minn.

No Team Score Collura, Morris) and 400-yard freestyle relay team

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(Bilunas, Collura, Deveaux, Guy) captured victories.

Morris (200 fly), Bilunas (50 free), Collura (100 free), Filipcic (three-meter) and Juffer (100 back) added individual crowns.

With less than a week to prepare, the Husker divers were back in the pool at the Mizzou Invitational.

Kaitlan Walker led the Huskers in the three-meter dive by placing sixth with a score of 280.60. In the onemeter dive, Nebraska had three top-10 finishes coming from Filipcic (fifth), Michaud (seventh) and Schwery (eighth). Schwery took home a third-place finish in the platform dive and set a then-career-best score.

Just a day after the divers began their meet in Missouri, the Husker swimmers began competing at the Kansas Classic in Topeka, Kan. The team took second place and posted a score of 795.5.

Collura was Nebraska’s top individual performer, winning both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle. Morris also captured an individual crown in the 200-yard butterfly, while Melisa Mexia finished second in the same event. The Huskers’ relay teams also saw success by winning three of the five relays.

Next the Huskers found themselves competing at the Hawkeye Invitational the weekend of Dec. 6., in Iowa City, Iowa. The team placed third among eight teams and compiled a score of 462 points.

Filipcic and Collura earned Nebraska’s only individual victories of the weekend. Filipcic was victorious in the three-meter dive with a score of 331.10. Collura captured a victory in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 50.03. Collura also placed third in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.92.

Schwery gave the Huskers a second-place finish in the platform dive with a score of 250.35.

The following weekend Nebraska traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to take on Northern Iowa. The Huskers picked up their second victory of the year with a 195105 victory over the Panthers.

The Husker swim team swept all 16 events, with 12 different Huskers winning individual titles. Juffer (50 back, 100 back), Kristin Strecker (50 breast, 100 breast), and Filipcic (one-meter, three-meter dives) all were victorious in two events.

In the 1,000-yard freestyle, Morgan Flannigan (10:27.91) and Julia Roller (10:42.73) finished first and second for the Huskers. Morris captured the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:56.42, Kelly Dunn won the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 59.63, while Bilunas took the 50-yard freestyle by racing to a time of 24.30. Deveaux claimed a victory in the 100yard freestyle with a winning time of 53.62, and Guy brought home an individual crown in the 100-yard individual medley with a time of 59.56.

The next day the squad traveled to Omaha to take on Nebraska-Omaha. The Huskers came back with an

86-34 victory against the Mavericks.

The Huskers cruised to win six of the nine relay events. The 400-yard medley team (Juffer, Strecker, Guy, Bilunas) captured first with a time of 3:54.55. In the next event, the 600-yard freestyle team (Flannigan, Pons, Morris) provided the Huskers with their second victory of the day. For Nebraska’s third victory, the 200-yard freestyle team (Juffer, Bilunas, Deveaux, Land) raced to a time of 1:38.46. Nebraska also came away with a victory in the meet’s lone individual event, as Schwery won the three-meter dive.

The squad continued its dominance in the relays with the 300-yard butterfly team (Deveaux, Morris, Roller) finishing first with a time of 2:56.27. Juffer, Land and Erin Oeltjen led the Huskers to a first place finish in the 300-yard backstroke with a time of 2:55.46. In Nebraska’s final victory of the day, Guy, Strecker and Katie Ditter led the 300-yard breaststroke team to a first-place time of 3:21.02.

After several weeks off, the Huskers returned to the pool to compete in the Holiday Training Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Three weeks later Nebraska took on Illinois at the Devaney Center on Senior Day. The Huskers battled to a 160-140 victory over the Big Ten foe. The meet marked the final time seniors Flannigan, Ashleigh Grammar, Guy, Michaud, Pons, Strecker, Walker, and Megan Ziemann compete at the Devaney Natatorium.

The Huskers won nine of the meet’s 16 events. Eight different swimmers captured victories. The 200-yard medley relay team (Juffer, Guy, Morris, Collura) started the day off right with a first-place time of 1:43.76.

Pons notched her 39th career victory in the 1,650yard freestyle with a time of 17:02.65. Guy jump started a six event win streak for Nebraska by winning the 100-yard breaststroke (1:04.88). Morris was the next winner for the Huskers, racing to a first-place finish of 2:02.41 in the 200-yard butterfly.

The sprint freestyle corps came up big for the Huskers too. Bilunas and Collura both came through with victories in the 50-yard freestyle (23.76)and 100yard freestyle (51.58).

In the diving well, the Huskers received strong performances from Schwery and Filipcic. Schwery came away with a victory in the one-meter dive with a score of 297.23, while Filipcic came in second with a score of 296.18. Filipcic would claim a win in the three-meter dive by posting a score of 321.07. The Huskers’ final victory of the day came from Oeltjen in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:03.52.

The squad was supposed to travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on Big Ten rivals Michigan and Ohio State, to wrap up the team’s regular season, but weather prevented the Huskers from traveling to make it to the duals against the Wolverines and Buckeyes.

Alexandra Bilunas produced 11 top-five finishes and four victories in 2013-14. Bilunas swam a career best in the 50-yard freestyle at the 2014 Big Ten Championships.

2013-14 Top Performances 50-yard Freestyle Taryn Collura

2/20/14

22.68

100-yard Freestyle Taryn Collura

3/2/14

49.30

200-yard Freestyle Bailey Pons

2/21/14

1:50.00

500-yard Freestyle Bailey Pons

2/20/14

4:47.34

1,000-yard Freestyle Bailey Pons

10/12/13

10:13.66

1,650-yard Freestyle Bailey Pons

2/22/14

16:27.53

100-yard Butterfly Taryn Collura

2/21/14

54.07

200-yard Butterfly Natalie Morris

2/22/14

2:00.66

100-yard Backstroke Rebekah Land

2/21/14

54.94

200-yard Backstroke Rebekah Land

2/22/14

1:58.69

100-yard Breaststroke Samantha Hardewig

2/21/14

1:02.88

200-yard Breaststroke Samantha Hardewig

2/22/14

2:14.69

200-yard Individual Medley Samantha Hardewig 2/20/14

2:01.39

400-yard Individual Medley Julia Roller 2/21/14

4:19.47

One-Meter Dive Anna Filipcic

2/20/14

307.65

Three-Meter Dive Anna Filipcic

2/21/14

348.50

Platform Dive Nicole Schwery

2/22/14

267.10

To make up for the missed meet the Huskers scheduled two intrasquad meets at the Devaney Natatorium. During the first session, seven different Huskers earned victories. Pons (1,000 free), Juffer (100 back), Guy (100 breast), Morris (200 fly), Collura (50 free), Flannigan (200 free) and Hardewig (200 IM) all raced to individual crowns.

The second session of the impromptu intrasquad meet saw six individual winners. Flannigan (500 free), Oeltjen (200 back), Ditter (200 breast), Dunn (100 free), Deveaux (100 fly) and Roller (400 IM) all collected victories.

Nebraska complemented its terrific season in the pool with an even more impressive season out of it. The Huskers boasted 17 Academic All-Big Ten selections. Seniors Flannigan, Grammar, Guy, Michaud, Pons, Strecker and Ziemann were among those receiving the honor.

Junior recipients Bilunas, Collura, Cunningham, Dunn, Jenkins and Morris joined sophomores Deveaux, Hardewig, Juffer and Schwery on the Academic All-Big Ten squad.

The Huskers also were proud to announce six graduates on the 2013-14 squad. Dufour earned her degree in fisheries and wildlife. Herman graduated with a degree in nutrition, exercise and health sciences. Pons received her degree in English and geology. Mary Beth Rye graduated with a bachelors in communication sciences. Strecker took home her degree in biological sciences. Walker earned her degree in textiles, merchandising and fashion design.

For the third consecutive year the Husker swimming and diving team was awarded the Life Skills Team Award at the Student-Athlete Recognition banquet.

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2013-14 Season Results Iowa State at Nebraska

Nebraska at Northern Iowa

Oct. 12, 2013 | Devaney Natatorium Nebraska 150, Iowa State 150, (Tie) Husker Victories Taryn Collura

Natalie Morris

Jacqueline Juffer Shannon Guy Bailey Pons Erin Oeltjen Anna Filipcic Payton Michaud

100 Fly 100 Free 200 Medley Relay 200 Fly 200 Medley Relay 200 Medley Relay 200 Medley Relay 1,000 Free 100 Back One Meter Dive Three Meter Dive

57.35 51.91 1:44.00 2:06.21 1:44.00 1:44.00 1:44.00 10:13.66 58.42 279.30 304.80

Nebraska at Arkansas Oct. 26, 2013 | Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas def. Nebraska, 205-95 Husker Victories Natalie Morris Anna Filipcic

200 Fly One Meter Dive

2:04.11.

295.35

Iowa with South Dakota State at Nebraska Nov. 15, 2013 | Devaney Natatorium Iowa def. Nebraska, 167-133 Nebraska def. South Dakota State, 232-68

Husker Victories Taryn Collura 100 Free

200 Medley Relay

400 Free Relay Jacqueline Juffer 100 Back

200 Medley Relay Shannon Guy 200 Medley Relay

400 Free Relay Natalie Morris 200 Fly

200 Medley Relay Alexandra Bilunas 50 Free

400 Free Relay Anna Filipcic Three Meter Dive Bria Deveaux 400 Free Relay

100 IM 200 Free Relay 200 Medley Relay 50 Free 200 Free Relay 200 Medley Relay 100 Back 200 Medley Relay 200 Free 200 Medley Relay 50 Back 100 Back 50 Breast 100 Breast One Meter Dive Three Meter Dive 50 Fly 200 Free Relay 100 Free 500 Free 1,000 Free 100 Fly 200 Free Relay

59.56 1:39.84 1:48.33 24.30 1:39.84 1:48.33.

59.98 1:48.33 1:56.42 1:48.33 27.22 59.98 31.58 1:07.81 278.70 303.40.

26.65 1:39.84.

53.62.

5:10.59.

10:27.91.

59.63 1:39.84

Dec. 14, 2013 | Omaha, Neb. Nebraska def. Nebraska-Omaha, 86-34 51.76 1:44.44 3:27.86 56.80 1:44.44 1:44.44 3:27.86 2:04.08 1:44.44 23.80 3:27.86 311.25 3:27.86

Nov. 22-24, 2013 | Topeka, Kan. 932.5.

795.5 760.5 555.5 238 172

Hawkeye Invitational

Husker Victories Jacqueline Juffer 200 Free Relay

300 Back Relay

400 Medley Relay Shannon Guy 300 Breast Relay

400 Medley Relay Alexandra Bilunas 200 Free Relay

400 Medley Relay Natalie Morris 300 Fly Relay

600 Free Relay Bria Deveaux 200 Free Relay

300 Fly Relay Rebekah Land 200 Free Relay

300 Back Relay Kristin Strecker 400 Medley Relay Morgan Flannigan 600 Free Relay Bailey Pons 600 Free Relay Nicole Schwery Three Meter Dive Julia Roller 300 Fly Relay Erin Oeltjen 300 Back Relay Katie Ditter 300 Breast Relay Kristin Strecker 300 Breast Relay

1:38.46 2:55.46 3:54.55.

3:21.02 3:54.55.

1:38.46 3:54.55 2:56.27 5:47.86.

1:38.46 2:56.27 1:38.46 2:55.46.

3:54.55.

5:47.86.

5:47.86 268.27 2:56.27 2:55.46 3:21.02 3:21.02

Illinois at Nebraska

Jan. 25, 2014 | Devaney Natatorium Nebraska def. Illinois, 160-140

Dec. 6-8, 2013 | Iowa City, Iowa 1. Notre Dame 2. Boise State 3. Nebraska 4. Iowa 5. Denver 6. Washington State 7. Wisconsin-Milwaukee 8. Iowa State (Diving Only)

Husker Victories Shannon Guy

Alexandra Bilunas

Megan Ziemann

Natalie Morris

Jacqueline Juffer

Kristin Strecker

Anna Filipcic

Erin Oeltjen

Bria Deveaux Bailey Pons Morgan Flannigan Kelly Dunn Katie Ditter

Jan. 31-Feb.1, 2014 | Devaney Natatorium

Nebraska at Nebraska-Omaha

Kansas Classic

1. Kansas 2. Nebraska 3. Iowa State 4. Air Force 5. Nebraska-Omaha 6. Northern Iowa

Impromptu Intrasquad Meet

Dec. 13, 2013 | Cedar Falls, Iowa Nebraska def. Northern Iowa, 195-105

823 742.5 462 436.

415 387.5.

226 48.

Husker Victories Shannon Guy 100 Breast

200 Medley Relay Natalie Morris 200 Fly

200 Medley Relay Taryn Collura 100 Free

200 Medley Relay Jacqueline Juffer 200 Medley Relay Bailey Pons 1,650 Free Alexandra Bilunas 50 Free Nicole Schwery One Meter Dive Erin Oeltjen 200 Back Anna Filipcic Three Meter Dive

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1:04.88 1:43.76 2:02.41 1:43.76.

51.58 1:43.76 1:43.76 17:02.65.

23.76 297.23 2:03.52 321.07.

Husker Victories Shannon Guy

Taryn Collura

Jacqueline Juffer

Natalie Morris

Morgan Flannigan

Bria Deveaux

Kelly Dunn

Bailey Pons Natalie Morris Bailey Pons Shannon Guy Sam Hardewig Alexandra Bilunas Erin Oeltjen Katie Ditter Julia Roller Rebekah Land

100 Breast 200 Free Relay 200 Medley Relay 400 Medley Relay 50 Free 200 Free Relay 200 Medley Relay 400 Medley Relay 100 Back 200 Medley Relay 400 Medley Relay 200 Fly 400 Free Relay 400 Medley Relay 200 Free 400 Free Relay 500 Free 100 Fly 200 Free Relay 200 Medley Relay 100 Free 400 Free Relay 1,000 Free 200 Fly 1,000 Free 200 Medley Relay 200 IM 200 Free Relay 200 Back 200 Breast 400 IM 400 Free Relay

1:06.36 1:36.29 1:46.83 3:50.56 24.18 1:36.29 1:46.83 3:50.56.

57.03 1:46.83 3:50.56 2:04.10 3:32.48 3:50.56 1:54.07 3:32.48 5:00.49.

58.07 1:36.29 1:46.83 53.05 3:32.48 10:16.19 2:05.31.

10:06.52.

1:43.39.

2:07.88.

1:36.29 2:06.03 2:23.73 4:35.43 3:32.48

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2014 Big Ten Championships

Feb. 19-22, 2014 | Minneapolis, Minn.

Final Standings 1. Minnesota (760) 2. Indiana (649) 3. Penn State (484) 4. Ohio State (374) 5. Michigan (361) 6. Wisconsin (338) 7. Purdue (334) 8. Iowa (199) 9. Nebraska (145) 10. Northwestern (110) 11. Michigan State (87) 12. Illinois (79)

Swimmer of the Meet: Ivy Martin (Wisconsin) Co-Divers of the Meet: Maggie Keefer (Minnesota) and Casey Mathews (Purdue) Newcomer of the Meet: Gia Dalesandro (Indiana) Swim Coach of the Meet: Kelly Kremer (Minnesota) Diving Coach of the Meet: Adam Soldati (Purdue) Top Three Finishers (1-8 championship finalists; 9-16 consolation finalists; 17-24 bonus finalists) 50 Freestyle 1. Ivy Martin Wisconsin 2. Rebecca Weiland Minnesota 3. Michelle Williams Ohio State 12. Taryn Collura Nebraska 18. Alexandra Bilunas Nebraska 35. Shannon Guy Nebraska

21.68 22.27 22.46 22.83 22.98 23.31

100 Freestyle 1. Ivy Martin Wisconsin 2. Alyson Ackman Penn State 3. Kaitlyn Flederbach Indiana 16. Taryn Collura Nebraska 43. Alexandra Bilunas Nebraska 45. Bria Deveaux Nebraska

47.78 48.34 48.54 50.52 50.96 51.22

200 Freestyle 1. Alyson Ackman Penn State 2. Jessica Plant Minnesota 3. Lindsay Vrooman Indiana 35. Bailey Pons Nebraska 39. Morgan Flannigan Nebraska 53. Kelly Dunn Nebraska

1:44.11 1:45.22 1:45.29 1:50.00 1:50.44 1:50.68

1:00.22 1:02.88 1:02.95 1:03.24

200 Breaststroke 1. Kierra Smith Minnesota 2. Melissa Rodriguez Penn State 3. Bronwyn Pasloski Indiana 12. Samantha Hardewig Nebraska 19. Katie Ditter Nebraska 32. Kristin Strecker Nebraska

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19.

23.

27.

Mary Dunnichay Ohio State Anna Filipcic Nebraska Payton Michaud Nebraska Kaitlan Walker Nebraska Nicole Schwery Nebraska

345.75 348.50 272.75 262.55 252.40

2:06.66 2:09.54 2:09.69 2:14.77 2:18.35 2:20.43

Platform Dive 1. Sarah McCrady Minnesota 2. Kate Hillman Indiana 3. MacKenzie Tweardy Purdue 11. Nicole Schwery Nebraska 16. Kaitlan Walker Nebraska

329.50 322.25 307.30 267.10 187.55

100 Butterfly 1. Mackenzie Powers Penn State 2. Gia Dalesandro Indiana 3. Rebecca Weiland Minnesota 15. Taryn Collura Nebraska 19. Bria Deveaux Nebraska 20. Shannon Guy Nebraska

51.56 51.75 52.11 54.30 54.56 54.61

200 Butterfly 1. Gia Dalesandro Indiana 2. Kathryn Rowe Penn State 3. Brenna Maclean Indiana 18. Natalie Morris Nebraska 22. Julia Roller Nebraska 35. Melisa Mexia Nebraska

1:53.95 1:56.80 1:56.84 2:01.02 2:03.67 2:04.63

200 IM 1. Ashley Vance Ohio State 2. Marni Oldershaw Michigan 3. Courtney Beidler Michigan 17. Samantha Hardewig Nebraska 21. Julia Roller Nebraska 43. Kelly Dunn Nebraska

1:56.91 1:57.11 1:57.21 2:01.39 2:03.37 2:04.59

400 IM 1. Courtney Beidler Michigan 2. Marni Oldershaw Michigan 3. Dorina Szekeres Indiana 17. Julia Roller Nebraska 32. Michaela Cunningham Nebraska 36. Ashleigh Grammar Nebraska

4:07.42 4:08.50 4:08.68 4:19.47 4:31.77 4:35.26

1:51.43 1:54.67 1:55.20 1:59.90 2:00.19 2:02.31

One-Meter Dive 1. Casey Matthews Purdue 2. Maggie Keefer Minnesota 3. Mary Dunnichay Purdue 10. Anna Filipcic Nebraska 13. Nicole Schwery Nebraska 16. Payton Michaud Nebraska 21. Kaitlan Walker Nebraska

351.25 339.05 333.10 307.65 279.80 233.00 255.20

59.80 59.90

Three-Meter Dive 1. Maggie Keefer 2. Casey Matthews

Minnesota Purdue

386.75 353.50

500 Freestyle 1. Lindsay Vrooman Indiana 2. Samantha Harding Minnesota 3. Alexandra Norris Ohio State 19. Bailey Pons Nebraska 34. Morgan Flannigan Nebraska 56. Ashleigh Grammar Nebraska

4:36.91 4:38.06 4:39.85 4:47.34 4:52.37 5:02.28

1,650 Freestyle 1. Lindsay Vrooman Indiana 2. Samantha Harding Minnesota 3. Breanne Siwicki Minnesota 17. Bailey Pons Nebraska 27. Morgan Flannigan Nebraska 37. Ashleigh Grammar Nebraska

15:55.20 15:58.12 16:11.32 16:27.53 16:52.75 17:37.31

100 Backstroke 1. Brooklynn Snodgrass Indiana 2. Mackenzie Powers Penn State 3. Zoe Mattingly Michigan 17. Rebekah Land Nebraska 31. Erin Oeltjen Nebraska 32. Jacqueline Juffer Nebraska

51.65 52.19 52.83 54.94 55.81 55.86

200 Backstroke 1. Brooklynn Snodgrass Indiana 2. Alexandria Day Indiana 3. Cynthia Pamett Indiana 19. Rebekah Land Nebraska 30. Erin Oeltjen Nebraska 43. Megan Ziemann Nebraska 100 Breaststroke 1. Kierra Smith 2. Bronwyn Pasloski

Minnesota Indiana

Senior Shannon Guy was one of three Huskers to finish in the top 20 in the 100 breaststroke at the 2014 Big Ten Championships, joining sophomores Samantha Hardewig (18th) and Katie Ditter (20th).

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18.

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Angela Chokran Michigan Samantha Hardewig Nebraska Shannon Guy Nebraska Katie Ditter Nebraska

200 Free Relay 1. Wisconsin 1:28.75 2. Minnesota 1:28.86 3. Indiana 1:29.49 8. Nebraska 1:31.48 Collura, Guy, Land, Bilunas 400 Free Relay 1. Wisconsin 3:15.65 2. Minnesota 3:16.24 3. Penn State 3:16.33 8. Nebraska 3:20.24 Collura, Deveaux, Guy, Bilunas 800 Free Relay 1. Minnesota 7:00.04 2. Indiana 7:03.08 3. Ohio State 7:05.33 9. Nebraska 7:17.04 Flannigan, Morris, Dunn, Pons 200 Medley Relay 1. Indiana 1:36.69 2. Wisconsin 1:36.81 3. Minnesota 1:37.14 7. Nebraska 1:40.07 Juffer, Guy, Deveaux, Collura 400 Medley Relay 1. Indiana 3:30.30 2. Penn State 3:33.27 3. Minnesota 3:34.00 9. Nebraska 3:41.93 Land, Ditter, Guy, Collura

NCAA Championships

March 20-22, 2014 | Minneapolis, Minn.

Husker Participants 22. Anna Filipcic 22. Anna Filipcic

One Meter Dive Three Meter Dive

267.00 313.65

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2013-14 Nebraska Performance List 50-yard Freestyle 1. Taryn Collura 2. Alexandra Bilunas 3. Shannon Guy 4. Rebekah Land 5. Bria Deveaux

Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14

22.68 22.91 23.31 23.35 23.45

100-yard Freestyle 1. Taryn Collura 2. Alexandra Bilunas 3. Bria Deveaux 4. Kelly Dunn 5. Shannon Guy

Last Chance Meet, 3/2/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/8/13 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/8/13

49.30 50.96 50.99 51.53 51.73

200-yard Freestyle 1. Bailey Pons 2. Morgan Flannigan 3. Kelly Dunn 4. Melisa Mexia 5. Natalie Morris

Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Kansas Classic, 11/23/13

1:50.00 1:50.44 1:50.68 1:55.93 1:56.09

500-yard Freestyle 1. Bailey Pons 2. Morgan Flannigan 3. Ashleigh Grammar 4. Julia Roller 5. Michaela Cunningham

Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Kansas Classic, 11/22/13 Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14

4:47.34 4:52.37 5:02.28 5:11.87 5:12.05

1,000-yard Freestyle 1. Bailey Pons 2. Morgan Flannigan 3. Julia Roller 4. Ashleigh Grammar 5. Michaela Cunningham

Iowa State, 10/12/13 South Dakota State/Iowa, 11/15/13 Northern Iowa, 12/13/13 South Dakota State/Iowa, 11/15/13 South Dakota State/Iowa, 11/15/13

10:13.66 10:23.38 10:42.73 10:53.68 11:01.47

1,650-yard Freestyle 1. Bailey Pons 2. Morgan Flannigan 3. Ashleigh Grammar 4. Michaela Cunningham

Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14

16:27.53 16:52.75 17:37.31 17:47.45

100-yard Backstroke 1. Rebekah Land 2. Jacqueline Juffer 3. Erin Oeltjen 4. Megan Ziemann 5. Bria Deveaux

Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/7/13 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/7/13

54.94 55.56 55.81 57.20 57.26

200-yard Backstroke 1. Rebekah Land 2. Erin Oeltjen 3. Megan Ziemann 4. Jacqueline Juffer

Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/8/13 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14

1:58.69 1:59.19 2:02.31 2:07.03

100-yard Breaststroke 1. Samantha Hardewig 2. Katie Ditter 3. Shannon Guy 4. Kristin Strecker 5. Krista Van Wie

Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/7/13 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14

1:02.88 1:02.93 1:02.95 1:03.88 1:04.27

200-yard Breaststroke 1. Samantha Hardewig 2. Katie Ditter 3. Kristin Strecker 4. Krista Van Wie 5. Ciara Jenkins

Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/8/13 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14

2:14.69 2:16.96 2:17.99 2:20.90 2:24.87

Season In review | NEBRASKA LIFE SKILLS TEAM CHAMPIONS

100-yard Butterfly 1. Taryn Collura 2. Shannon Guy 3. Bria Deveaux 4. Natalie Morris 5. Erin Oeltjen

Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14

54.07 54.16 54.42 54.88 55.84

200-yard Butterfly 1. Natalie Morris 2. Julia Roller 3. Melisa Mexia

Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Iowa Invitational, 12/6/13

2:00.66 2:01.12 2:01.32

200-yard Individual Medley 1. Samantha Hardewig Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 2. Julia Roller Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 3. Kelly Dunn Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 4. Natalie Morris Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 5. Katie Ditter Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14

2:01.39 2:02.68 2:04.59 2:05.80 2:07.20

400-yard Individual Medley 1. Julia Roller Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 2. Samantha Hardewig Iowa Invitational, 12/7/13 3. Michaela Cunningham Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 4. Ashleigh Grammar Iowa Invitational, 12/7/13 5. Melisa Mexia Kansas Classic, 11/23/13

4:19.47 4:29.35 4:31.77 4:34.79 4:45.28

One-Meter Dive 1. Anna Filipcic 2. Nicole Schwery 3. Payton Michaud 4. Kaitlan Walker

Big Ten Championships, 2/20/14 Illinois, 1/25/14 Illinois, 1/25/14 Illinois, 1/25/14

307.65 297.23 280.65 276.75

Three-Meter Dive 1. Anna Filipcic 2. Nicole Schwery 3. Payton Michaud 4. Kaitlan Walker

Big Ten Championships, 2/21/14 Illinois, 1/25/14 South Dakota State/Iowa, 11/15/13 Illinois, 1/25/14

348.50 313.35 311.00 304.88

Platform Dive 1. Nicole Schwery 2. Kaitlan Walker

Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14 Big Ten Championships, 2/22/14

267.10 224.15

200-yard Freestyle Relay Big Ten Championships 2/20/14

1:31.48

400-yard Freestyle Relay Big Ten Championships 2/22/14

3:20.24

800-yard Freestyle Relay Big Ten Championships 2/19/14

7:17.04

200-yard Medley Relay Big Ten Championships

2/19/14

1:40.07

400-yard Medley Relay Big Ten Championships

2/21/14

3:41.93

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Nebraska’s All-Time Top Five

50-yard Freestyle Taryn Collura............................ 22.42....................2013 Therese Alshammar................ 22.58....................1999 Ariel Weech............................. 22.81....................2013 Beth Karaica............................. 22.85................... 2001 Melanie Dodd.......................... 22.88....................1993 100-yard Freestyle Therese Alshammar................ 48.76....................1999 Ariel Weech............................. 49.13....................2013 Taryn Collura............................ 49.30....................2014 Helene Muller.......................... 49.45....................1998 Melanie Dodd.......................... 49.60....................1993 200-yard Freestyle Shandra Johnson..................... 1:46.53.................1998 Helene Muller.......................... 1:46.97.................2000 Anna Windsor.......................... 1:47.58.................1998 Melanie Dodd.......................... 1:47.85.................1995 Hayley Martin.......................... 1:48.77.................2013 500-yard Freestyle Shandra Johnson..................... 4:43.48.................1998 Lauren Bailey........................... 4:46.96.................2006 Jackie Lobdell.......................... 4:47.06.................2001 Bailey Pons.............................. 4:47.34.................2014 Kate Wheeler........................... 4:47.49.................2006 1,650-yard Freestyle Lauren Bailey........................... 16:14.36...............2007 Michelle Butcher..................... 16:25.99 .............1990 Bailey Pons.............................. 16:27.53...............2014 Jackie Lobdell.......................... 16:32.96...............2001 Kate Wheeler........................... 16:33.18...............2006 100-yard Backstroke Hayley Martin.......................... 53.81....................2013 Ellan Dufour............................. 54.61....................2013 Therese Alshammar................ 54.77....................1998 Rebekah Land.......................... 54.94....................2014 Jacqueline Juffer...................... 55.56....................2014 200-yard Backstroke Ellan Dufour............................. 1:57.23.................2013 Jane Glazebrook...................... 1:57.99.................1995 Shandra Johnson..................... 1:58.00.................1999 Rebekah Land.......................... 1:58.69.................2014 Christine Troy.......................... 1:58.92.................1998 100-yard Breaststroke Penny Heyns............................ 1:00.18.................1996 Julia Russell............................. 1:00.67.................1997 Kaitlin Arntz............................. 1:00.99.................2010 Terrie Miller............................. 1:01.69.................1997 Elvira Fischer........................... 1:01.83.................2001 200-yard Breaststroke Penny Heyns............................ 2:08.90.................1996 Julia Russell............................. 2:10.25.................1997 Kaitlin Arntz............................. 2:12.01.................2010 Lenka Manhalova.................... 2:12.18.................1997 Elvira Fischer........................... 2:12.46.................2001 100-yard Butterfly Shannon Guy........................... 53.23....................2013 Taryn Collura............................ 54.07....................2014 Mariah Hutchinson.................. 54.16....................2009 Kelsey Grushecky..................... 54.32....................2009 Bria Deveaux........................... 54.42....................2014

Five-time Olympian Therese Alshammar holds the Nebraska all-time record in the 100-yard freestyle. She made her first Olympic appearance for Sweden in 1996 and her most recent Olympic swim at London in 2012.

200-yard Butterfly Rebecca Wolfe......................... 1:57.94.................2001 Destiny Lauren......................... 1:59.02.................1995 Mariah Hutchinson.................. 1:59.27.................2009 Kelsey Grushecky..................... 1:59.36.................2009 Blaine Hoppenrath.................. 2:00.12.................2009 200-yard Individual Medley Julia Russell............................. 1:59.13.................1997 Kaitlin Arntz............................. 2:00.39.................2010 Anna Windsor.......................... 2:01.30.................1998 Samantha Hardewig................ 2:01.39.................2014 Lenka Manhalova.................... 2:01.95.................1997 400-yard Individual Medley Emma Johnson........................ 4:12.83.................1999 Sasha Pine............................... 4:16.68.................1999 Lauren Bailey........................... 4:17.57.................2004 Laura Simon............................. 4:19.15.................1997 Julia Roller............................... 4:19.47.................2014 One-Meter Dive Amy Aarsen............................. 464.75..................1988 Julie May................................. 454.35..................1989 Wendy Lucero......................... 449.94..................1983 Heidi Hecker............................ 440.15..................1985 Jennifer Harnly........................ 434.70..................1993 Three-Meter Dive Amy Aarsen............................. 562.85..................1991 Julie Grimmer.......................... 536.50..................1995 T.D. Rowe................................. 523.25..................1996 Julie May.................................. 515.00..................1989 Amie Buoy............................... 500.45..................2004 200-yard Freestyle Relay Martin, Collura, Guy, Weech......................... 1:30.11.................2013 Muller, Karaica, Windsor, Alshammar........... 1:31.06.................1998 Land, Collura, Guy, Bilunas........................ 1:31.48.................2014 Muller, Russell, Karaica, Windsor................. 1:31.60.................1997 Karaica, Sedlacek, Muller, Alshammar.............. 1:31.68.................1998

400-yard Freestyle Relay Martin, Collura, Guy, Weech......................... 3:18.10.................2013 Muller, Karaica, Windsor, Alshammar........... 3:18.46.................1998 Muller, S. Johnson, Sedlacek, Alshammar.......... 3:19.05.................1999 Hutchinson, Andrews, Toler, Stroud........................ 3:20.13.................2009 Windsor, Karaica, Sedlacek, Muller................. 3:20.19.................1997 800-yard Freestyle Relay Windsor, Muller, Alshammar, S. Johnson....... 7:10.89.................1998 Johnson, Muller, Pine, Highstrom.................. 7:12.20.................2000 Muller, S. Johnson, Sedlacek, Alshammar.......... 7:15.00.................1999 Martin, Pons, Dunn, Dufour...................... 7:15.57.................2013 Flannigan, Pons, Dunn, Morris....................... 7:17.04.................2014 200-yard Medley Relay Martin, Guy, Collura, Weech.................... 1:39.13.................2013 Juffer, Deveaux, Guy, Collura......................... 1:40.07.................2014 Dufour, Guy, Grushecky, Weech............... 1:41.08.................2011 Alshammar, Miller, Karaica, Muller.................... 1:41.21.................1998 Danburg, Russell, Karaica, Muller.................... 1:41.49.................1997 400-yard Medley Relay Martin, Reiter, Guy, Weech......................... 3:39.36.................2013 Glazebrook, Heyns, Lauren, Dodd...................... 3:40.65.................1995 Land, Collura Guy, Ditter........................... 3:41.93.................2014 Danburg, Russell, Jowsey, Karaica................... 3:42.06.................1997 Danburg, Heyns, Russell, Dodd...................... 3:42.35.................1996

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Swimming & Diving Records Event

Nebraska

Devaney Center

Big Ten

Big Ten Meet

NCAA

American

U.S. Open

50-yard Freestyle

22.42 Taryn Collura 2013

22.17 Tammy Thomas Kansas, 1983

21.58p Ivy Martin Wisconsin, 2014

21.58p Ivy Martin Wisconsin, 2014

21.27 Lara Jackson Arizona, 2009

21.27 Lara Jackson Arizona, 2009

21.27 Lara Jackson Arizona, 2009

100-yard Freestyle

48.76 Therese Alshammar 1999

48.40 Tammy Thomas Kansas, 1983

48.05 Ivy Martin Wisconsin, 2014

48.05 Ivy Martin Minnesota, 2014

46.61 Arianna Vanderpool Auburn, 2012

46.75 Simone Manuel First Colony, 2014

46.61 Arianna Vanderpool Auburn, 2012

200-yard Freestyle

1:46.53 Shandra Johnson 1998

1:46.35 Sue Habernigg USC, 1983

1:43.93 Brittany Strumbel Indiana, 2011

1:43.93 Brittany Strumbel Indiana, 2011

1:40.31 Missy Franklin California, 2014

1:40.31 Missy Franklin California, 2014

1:40.31 Missy Franklin California, 2014

500-yard Freestyle

4:43.48 Shandra Johnson 1998

4:39.95 Marybeth Linzmeir Stanford, 1983

4:35.41 Lindsay Vrooman Indiana, 2013

4:35.41 Lindsay Vrooman Indiana, 2013

4:32.53p Brittany McLean Georgia, 2014

4:28.71 Katie Ledecky PV-Unattached, 2014

4:28.71 Katie Ledecky PV-Unattached, 2014

1,650-yard Freestyle

16:14.36 Lauren Bailey 2006

16:03.76 Marybeth Linzmeir Stanford, 1983

15:51.20 Lindsay Vrooman Indiana, 2013

15:51.20 Lindsay Vrooman Indiana, 2013

15:27.84 Brittany McLean Georgia, 2014

15:15.17 Katie Ledecky Nation’s Capital, 2013

15:15.17 Katie Ledecky Nation’s Capital, 2013

100-yard Backstroke

53.81 Hayley Martin 2013

55.49 Lia Oberstar SMU, 1996

51.08 Kate Fesenko Indiana, 2009

51.52 Kate Fesenko Indiana, 2009

49.97 Natalie Coughlin California, 2002

49.97 Natalie Coughlin California, 2002

49.97 Natalie Coughlin California, 2002

200-yard Backstroke

1:57.23 Ellan Dufour 2013

1:57.45 Janie Wagstaff K.C. Blazers (Club), 1991

1:49.92 Kate Fesenko Indiana, 2010

1:51.32 Kate Fesenko Indiana, 2010

1:47.84 Elizabeth Pelton California, 2013

1:47.84 Elizabeth Pelton California, 2013

1:47.84 Elizabeth Pelton California, 2013

100-yard Breaststroke

1:00.18 Penny Heyns 1996

1:01.64 Penny Heyns Nebraska, 1996

58.08 Jillian Tyler Minnesota, 2011

58.08 Jillian Tyler Minnesota, 2011

57.23 Breeja Larson Texas A&M, 2014

57.23 Breeja Larson Texas A&M, 2014

57.23 Breeja Larson Texas A&M, 2014

200-yard Breaststroke

2:08.90 Penny Heyns 1996

2:13.35 Jeanne Childs Hawaii, 1983

2:05.98 Haley Spencer Minnesota, 2013

2:05.98 Haley Spencer Minnesota, 2013

2:04.06 Emma Reaney Notre Dame, 2014

2:04.06 Emma Reaney Notre Dame, 2014

2:04.06 Emma Reaney Notre Dame, 2014

100-yard Butterfly

53.23 Shannon Guy 2013

53.54 Jill Sterkel Texas, 1983

51.56 Mackenzie Powers Penn State, 2014

51.56 Mackenzie Powers Penn State, 2014

50.01 Natalie Coughlin California, 2002

50.01 Natalie Coughlin California, 2002

50.01 Natalie Coughlin California, 2002

200-yard Butterfly

1:57.94 Rebecca Wolfe 2001

1:56.71 Mary T. Meagher California, 1983

1:53.95 Gia Dalesandro Indiana, 2014

1:53.95 Gia Dalesandro Indiana, 2014

1:49.92 Elaine Breeden Stanford, 2009

1:49.92 Elaine Breeden Stanford, 2009

1:49.92 Elaine Breeden Stanford, 2009

200-yard IM

1:59.13 Julia Russell 1997

2:00.34 Tracy Caulkins Florida, 1983

1:55.41 Margaret Kelly Indiana, 2009

1:55.44 Allysa Vavra Indiana, 2012

1:51.77 Caitlin Leverenz California, 2012

1:51.77 Caitlin Leverenz California, 2012

1:51.77 Caitlin Leverenz California, 2012

400-yard IM

4:12.83 Emma Johnson 1999

4:15.24 Tracy Caulkins Florida, 1983

4:01.41 Alyssa Vavra Indiana, 2012

4:01.41 Alyssa Vavra Indiana, 2012

3:56.54 Katinka Hosszu USC, 2012

3:57.89 Caitlin Leverenz California, 2012

3:56.54 Katinka Hosszu USC, 2012

200-yard Freestyle Relay

1:30.11 Martin, Collura, Guy, Weech 2013

1:31.66 Stanford 1983

1:28.43 Minnesota 2013

1:28.43 Minnesota 2013

1:26.20 Arizona 2009

1:26.20 Arizona 2009

1:26.20 Arizona 2009

400-yard Freestyle Relay

3:18.10 Martin, Collura, Guy, Weech 2013

3:24.34 Texas 1983

3:14.53 Minnesota 2009

3:14.53 Minnesota 2009

3:09.40 Georgia 2013

3:10.63 Arizona 2013

3:09.40 Georgia 2013

800-yard Freestyle Relay

7:10.89 Windsor, Muller, Alshammar, Johnson 1998

7:16.50 Stanford 1983

6:59.48 Indiana 2013

6:59.48 Indiana 2013

6:52.64 Georgia 2013

6:52.64 Georgia 2013

6:52.64 Georgia 2013

200-yard Medley Relay

1:39.13 Martin, Guy, Collura, Weech 2013

1:43.03 Stanford 1983

1:35.71 Wisconsin 2011

1:36.29 Wisconsin 2009

1:34.24 California 2012

1:34.24 California 2012

1:34.24 California 2013

400-yard Medley Relay

3:39.36 Martin, Reiter, Guy, Weech 2013

3:43.00 Florida 1983

3:30.30 Indiana 2014

3:30.30 Indiana 2014

3:27.51 Stanford 2014

3:27.51 Stanford 2014

3:27.51 Stanford 2014

One-Meter Dive

464.75 Amy Aarsen 1988

398.05 Amy Aarsen, Nebraska Katy Ketoff, Iowa 1990

375.70 (6 Dives) Christina Loukas Indiana, 2008

370.30 (6 Dives) Kelci Bryant Minnesota, 2011

Three-Meter Dive

562.85 Amy Aarsen 1991

531.20 Jenny Lingamfelter SMU, 1991

437.75 (6 Dives) Christina Loukas Indiana, 2009

421.70 (6 Dives) Kelci Bryant Minnesota, 2011

history | 10 ALL-TIME TOP-20 TEAM FINISHES AT THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

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All-Time Letterwinners

Aarsen, Amy........................... 1988-89-90-91 Agee, Cindy............................. 1977-78-79-80 Ahl, Karla...........................................1995-96 Allen, Missy J............................... 1991-92-93 Allington, Missy......................................1986 Alshammar, Therese..........................1998-99 Ambrosich, Jordyn..................................2010 Andrews, Jess.............................. 2008-09-10 Apker, Jean.............................................1980 Armijo, Rachael......................................2002 Arntz, Kaitlin........................... 2007-08-09-10 Arntzen, Kellye........................................1978 Ashley, Samantha................... 1996-97-98-99 Atoe, Jehan.............................................2010 Auer, Barbara..........................................2001 Austin, Eila.........................................1976-77 Backhaus, Cary L................................1978-79 Bailey, Lauren......................... 2004-05-06-07 Baker, Lana............................. 2003-04-05-06 Balogh, Bobbi......................... 2009-10-11-12 Barker, Allison....................................1988-89 Barker, Melody.......................................1982 Barragan, Kathy.................................1989-90 Bauernfeind, Jenny............................1989-90 Becker, Emily............................... 2003-04-05 Berger, Carol...........................................1980 Bernth, Tamara..............................1999-2000 Bickel, Eileen...........................................1979 Biggs, Ann K............................ 1981-82-83-85 Bilunas, Alexandra..................................2014 Birmingham, Sherri................ 1985-86-87-88 Bodner, Marciann................... 1991-92-93-94 Bodzek, Amanda.....................................1997 Bolinske, Bailey..................................2009-10 Bonge, Jennifer.......................................1996 Bowden, Katie...................................2005-07 Bowser, Charlene.................... 1991-92-93-94 Braddock, Lynne..................... 1988-89-90-91 Brandenburg, Trisha...............................1997 Bray, C.J....................................... 2007-08-09 Brinkman, Anne......................................1976 Brochner, Michelle............................1983-84 Brock, Janna..................................1999-2000 Broker, Sarah.....................................2007-08 Broyhill, Kristin.......................................2002 Brudvik, Elisabeth...................................1982 Buchholz, Heidi..................................1991-92 Buoy, Amie............................. 2003-04-05-06 Burbach, Emily...................................2008-09 Burley, Shannon......................................1976 Butcher, Michelle.................... 1990-91-92-93 Butler, Jenny................................ 1987-88-89 Campos, Elsa..........................................1996 Carew, Erin.............................. 1995-96-97-98 Cashman, Susan................................1984-85 Cassidy, Coleen..................................1978-79 Christensen, Kelly................... 1991-92-93-94 Christensen, Molly..................................2001 Clark, Becki............................. 1987-88-89-90 Clark, Catherine......................................2002 Clark, Erica................................... 1995-96-97 Clark, Mackenzie.................... 2003-04-05-06 Clements, Sarah......................................1996 Clennan, Stephanie................ 1984-85-87-88 Cloud, Mariesa.......................................2008 Coffman, Renee.................................1985-86 Collura, Taryn.....................................2013-14 Cosgrove, Carmen..................................2001 Crawford, Emilee.................... 2004-05-06-07 Criss, Colleen.......................... 2007-08-09-10 Criss, Karen........................................2009-10 Criss, Michelle........................ 2004-05-06-07 Crooks, Cathy.......................... 1992-93-94-95 Crosby, Michaela......................... 1976-77-78 Culbertson, Alyssa..................................2001 Cunningham, Michaela......................2013-14 Custer, Tammy........................ 1989-90-91-92 Danburg, Janet....................... 1995-96-97-98 Davis, Katie........................................2012-13 Dean, Hailey........................... 2007-08-09-10 Delue, Diana...........................................1976 Den Hartog, Bobi....................................1981 Den Otter, Tami..................................1993-94 Desormey, Claire.................... 2008-09-10-11 Deveaux, Bria....................................2013-14 DiBaise, Patty..........................................1982 Ditch, Mary.............................................1976 Ditter, Katie........................................2013-14 Dodd, Melanie........................ 1993-94-95-96 Doering, Natalie A..................................1979 Drummond, Jerilyn............................2001-02 Dufour, Ellan........................... 2010-11-12-13

Dulgar, Kate............................ 2003-04-05-06 Dunn, Kelly.................................. 2012-13-14 Dykes, Nancy..........................................1976 Eckstrom, JoDea L........................ 1978-79-80 Ely, Pam E............................... 1985-86-87-88 Enoch, Ann............................. 1997-98-99-00 Ericksen, Heather................... 1991-92-93-94 Erickson, Danielle..............................2003-04 Falck, Kathy.............................................1976 Filipcic, Anna..........................................2014 Fischer, Elvira.....................................2000-01 Fitzpatrick, Abby................................2005-06 Flannigan, Morgan.................. 2011-12-13-14 Fonfara, Elizabeth...................................1997 Forsberg, Christy L..................................1985 Fortino, Jeni............................ 2000-01-02-03 Fox, Kelly............................................1989-90 Freathy, Mary.........................................1980 Frederick, Chris P.................... 1990-91-92-93 Froiland, Kathryn....................................1996 Frymire, Jana..........................................1978 Garcia, Jenell.......................... 1988-89-90-91 Giehl, Julie.............................. 2008-09-10-11 Gilmore, Shauna..................... 1983-85-86-87 Glazebrook, Jane.................... 1993-94-95-96 Gmeiner, Chris........................ 1988-89-90-91 Goble, Gail..............................................1978 Goebel, Beth...........................................1976 Goodman, Adrienne............... 2005-06-07-08 Goodridge, Janet....................................1981 Gordon, Kristen......................................2002 Gotchel, Ingrid........................ 1997-98-99-00 Grammar, Ashleigh................. 2011-12-13-14 Grimmer, Julie M.................... 1992-93-94-95 Grover, Betsy..........................................2005 Grushecky, Kelsey................... 2008-09-10-11 Guy, Shannon......................... 2011-12-13-14 Hain, Anne..............................................1981 Hall, Carol...............................................1980 Hampel, Cindy L.................................1985-86 Hardewig, Samantha.........................2013-14 Harmon (Creek), Kailey................ 2011-12-13 Harnly, Jennifer J.................... 1992-93-94-95 Harris, Heidi L.............................. 1977-78-79 Havens, Sara Kate...................................1997 Haws, Kris.................................... 1991-92-93 Hayman, Lois............................... 1976-77-78 Hayward, Sherri M.................. 1980-81-82-83 Heaton, Marcia..................................1982-84 Hecker, Heidi.......................... 1984-85-86-87 Hegge, Shellie....................................1994-95 Hehn, Keri..........................................2000-01 Heisler, Cathy.....................................1983-84 Herman, Amy......................... 2010-11-12-13 Heyns, Penny.......................... 1993-94-95-96 Highstrom, Lindsey............................2000-01 Hill, Laurel............................... 1989-90-91-92 Hoffman, Katie...................................1997-98 Holderman, Esmie.................. 2003-04-05-06 Hollander, Ellen...................... 1976-77-78-79 Hoppenrath, Blaine................ 2008-09-10-11 Hunsicker, Beth....................... 1997-98-99-00 Hunter-Beckinsall, Amanda.... 1995-96-97-98 Hurley, Erin D.......................... 1985-86-87-88 Hutchinson, Mariah................ 2007-08-09-10 Ida, Kelsey.............................. 2007-08-09-10 Ingles, Bailey........................... 2004-05-06-07 Jakob, Melanie....................... 1977-78-79-80 Jenkins, Ciara............................... 2012-13-14 Jensen, Courtney.................... 1997-98-99-00 Johnson, Brooke.....................................2000 Johnson, Becky....................... 2003-04-05-06 Johnson, Carole...................... 1987-88-89-90 Johnson, Emma.................................1999-00 Johnson, Melissa....................................1985 Johnson, Shandra........................ 1998-99-00 Jones, Juli............................... 1993-94-95-96 Jolly, Courtney........................ 2006-07-08-09 Jowsey, Sara............................ 1997-98-99-00 Juffer, Jacqueline...............................2013-14 Kafka, Sheena.........................................2003 Kalman, Michelle....................................1984 Kane, Kathy.............................................1980 Kappenman, Lorie....................... 1986-87-88 Karaica, Beth........................... 1997-98-99-01 Karty, Cheryl A...................................1992-93 Kavalec, Brandie..................... 2008-09-10-11 Keathley, Mallory....................................2004 Keester, Pam...........................................1978 Kelling, Amy.......................................1995-96 Kelly, Kenya S............................... 1984-85-86 Kennedy, Ann.........................................1980

Kennedy, Margaret.................................1980 Kennedy, Peg..........................................1980 Keown, Kellie L.......................................1982 Kerns, Carrie L...................................1992-93 Killin, Sandra...........................................1981 Kincade, Virginia.....................................1976 King, Alex................................ 2003-04-05-06 Klein, Kristina N...................... 1992-93-94-95 Korinek, Christy.................................1980-81 Koss, Haley.............................................2005 Kruse, Audrey.........................................2008 Kurzdorfer, Conley..................................1981 Lammel, Julie.......................... 1983-84-85-86 Land, Rebekah............................. 2012-13-14 Landgreen, Laura...............................2002-03 Langemeier, Karla K................................1983 Larka, Karin........................................2000-01 Larson, Kelsey......................... 2010-11-12-13 Lashley, Debora......................................1982 Lauren, Destiny (Mikaela)....... 1995-96-98-99 Lawrie, Dianne........................................1978 Lawson, Wendy......................................1991 Lehman, Patti..........................................1978 Leigh, Maureen......................................1978 Leslie, Mailene........................ 2009-10-11-12 Lewis, Sue..........................................1977-78 Liston, Shawn....................................1986-87 Lobdell, Jackie........................................2001 Long, Terri A........................... 1987-88-89-90 Lucero, Wendy...................................1982-83 Luellen, Katherine J...........................1994-95 Lundy, Catherine A...................... 1982-84-85 Lunn, Laura.............................................2003 Maack, Marian C....................................1979 Magee, 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Nebraska’s All-Americans

1979-80

NU All-Americans (Results): Sherri Hayward (200 Backstroke, 12th, 2:05.55).

1980-81

NU All-Americans (Results): Sherri Hayward (200 Backstroke, 14th, 2:05.84).

1981-82

NU All-Americans (Results): Sherri Hayward (200 Backstroke, sixth, 2:02.95; 100 Backstroke, 15th, 58.83).

1984-85

NCAA Finish: 9th NU All-Americans (Results): Shauna Gilmore (200 Free Relay, third, 1:33.84; 400 Free Relay, third, 3:24.44; 800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:28.11); Cindy Hampel (200 Free Relay, third, 1:33.84; 200 Medley Relay, 15th, 1:46.31); Erin Hurley (200 Breaststroke, fifth, 2:17.90; 100 Breaststroke, 12th, 1:04.71; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:51.42; 200 Medley Relay, 15th, 1:46.31); Kenya Kelly (800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:28.11; 200 Medley Relay, 15th, 1:46.31); Dana Powers (200 Free Relay, third, 1:33.84; 400 Free Relay, third, 3:24.44; 50 Freestyle, 10th, 23.54; 100 Butterfly, 13th, 55.57; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:51.42); Emily Ricketts (400 Free Relay, third, 3:24.44; 800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:28.11; 200 Freestyle, 12th, 1:49.91; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:51.42); Linda Sebesta (200 Free Relay, third, 1:33.84; 400 Free Relay, third, 3:24.44; 800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:28.11); Penny Stanek (400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:51.42; 200 Medley Relay, 15th, 1:46.31).

1985-86

NCAA Finish: 30th NU All-Americans (Results): Shauna Gilmore (200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:34.52); Cindy Hampel (200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:34.52); Erin Hurley (200 Breaststroke, 15th, 2:21.42); Lorie Kappenman (200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:34.52); Dana Powers (200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:34.52).

1986-87

NCAA Finish: 19th NU All-Americans (Results): Shauna Gilmore (200 Medley Relay, seventh, 1:44.65; 200 Free Relay, 15th, 1:35.65; 200 Freestyle, 16th, 1:49.81; 400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:51.25); Heidi Hecker (Three-meter Diving, 11th, 435.30); Erin Hurley (200 Medley Relay, seventh, 1:44.65; 200 Breaststroke, 14th, 2:20.43; 400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:51.25); Carole Johnson (200 Medley Relay, seventh, 1:44.65; 200 Free Relay, 15th, 1:35.65; 400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:51.25); Lorie Kappenman (200 Free Relay, 15th, 1:35.65); Dana Powers (200 Medley Relay, seventh, 1:44.65; 100 Butterfly, 10th, 55.16; 200 Free Relay, 15th, 1:35.65; 400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:51.25).

1987-88

NCAA Finish: 39th NU All-Americans (Results): Amy Aarsen (10-meter Platform Diving, 14th, 290.50); Allison Barker (200 Medley Relay, 14th, 1:45.45); Erin Hurley (200 Medley Relay, 14th, 1:45.45); Carole Johnson (200 Medley Relay, 14th, 1:45.45); Mindy Matheny (200 Medley Relay, 14th, 1:45.45).

1988-89

NCAA Finish: 29th NU All-Americans (Results): Julie May (One-meter Diving, fifth, 461.95); Jenell Garcia (400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:53.30); Carole Johnson (400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:53.30); Mindy Matheny (400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:53.30); Kristen Neuenfeldt (400 Medley Relay, 16th, 3:53.30).

1989-90

NCAA Finish: 39th NU All-Americans (Results): Amy Aarsen (10-meter Platform Diving, 14th, 281.10); Jenell Garcia (100 Butterfly, 14th, 55.76).

1990-91

NCAA Finish: 28th NU All-Americans (Results): Amy Aarsen (Three-meter Diving, eighth, 459.75); Lynne Braddock (200 Free Relay, 16th, NA); Christine Frederick (200 Free Relay, 16th, NA); Jenell Garcia (100 Butterfly, 15th, 55.79); Chris Gmeiner (200 Free Relay, 16th, NA); Mindy Matheny (200 Free Relay, 16th, NA); Melanie Wirtner (200 Butterfly, 15th, 2:02.83).

1991-92

NCAA Finish: 31st NU All-Americans (Results): Michelle Butcher (1,650 Freestyle, sixth, 16:32.67).

1992-93

Janet Danburg was a two-time All-American at Nebraska in 1996 and 1997.

NCAA Finish: 20th NU All-Americans (Results): Melanie Dodd (100 Freestyle, fifth, 49.60; 200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:44.28; 200 Freestyle, 11th, 1:49.34; 50 Freestyle, 13th, 23.41; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:49.15); Christine Frederick (200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:44.28; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:49.15); Jane Glazebrook (200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:44.28; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 1:44.28); Penny Heyns (200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:44.28; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 1:44.28).

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1993-94

NCAA Finish: 16th NU All-Americans (Results): Marci Bodner (800 Free Relay, 13th, 7:23.75); Heather Ericksen (200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:43.84; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:45.59; 200 Free Relay, 16th, 1:35.22); Jane Glazebrook (200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:43.84; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:45.59); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, second, 1:01.43; 200 Breaststroke, sixth, 2:14.35; 200 Medley Relay, 10th, 1:43.84; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:45.59; 200 Free Relay, 1:35.22); Katie Luellen (200 Free Relay, 16th, 1:35.22); Lezelle Markgraaff (800 Free Relay, 13th, 7:23.75); Heather Park (800 Free Relay, 13th, 7:23.75); Julia Russell (100 Breaststroke, eighth, 1:03.59; 200 Breaststroke, 12th, 2:15.22; 400 Medley Relay, 13th, 3:45.59; 200 Free Relay, 16th, 1:35.22); BriAnna Wilkins (800 Free Relay, 13th, 7:23.75).

1994-95

NCAA Finish: 9th NU All-Americans (Results): Erin Carew (200 Free Relay, 17th, 1:34.29; 400 Free Relay, 18th, 3:27.63); Cathy Crooks (800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:24.18; 400 Individual Medley, 14th, 4:21.33; 400 Free Relay, 18th, 3:27.63); Melanie Dodd (400 Medley Relay, second, 3:40.86; 200 Medley Relay, fourth, 1:42.14; 200 Freestyle, fifth, 1:47.85; 100 Freestyle, ninth, 50.03; 800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:24.18; 200 Free Relay, 17th, 1:34.29); Jane Glazebrook (400 Medley Relay, second, 3:40.86; 200 Medley Relay, fourth, 1:42.14; 200 Backstroke, fourth, 1:58.07); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, second, 1:00.41; 400 Medley Relay, second, 3:40.86; 200 Breaststroke, third, 2:11.38; 200 Medley Relay, fourth, 1:42.14); Destiny Lauren (400 Medley Relay, second, 3:40.86; 200 Butterfly, fourth, 1:59.20; 200 Free Relay, 17th, 1:34.29); Heather Park (800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:24.18); Julia Russell (200 Medley Relay, fourth, 1:42.14; 200 Breaststroke, 10th, 2:14.72); BriAnna Wilkins (800 Free Relay, 11th, 7:24.18).

1995-96

NCAA Finish: 10th NU All-Americans (Results): Erin Carew (400 Free Relay, 12th, 3:25.38; 200 Free Relay, 14th, 1:34.83); Janet Danburg (400 Medley Relay, fifth, 3:42.35; 200 Medley Relay, sixth, 1:42.66); Melanie Dodd (400 Medley Relay, fifth, 3:42.35; 200 Medley Relay, sixth, 1:42.66; 400 Free Relay, 12th, 3:25.38; 200 Free Relay, 14th, 1:34.83); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, first, 1:00.27; 200 Breaststroke, second, 2:09.71; 400 Medley Relay, fifth, 3:42.35; 200 Medley Relay, sixth, 1:42.66); Mandy Hunter-Beckinsall (400 Free Relay, 12th, 3:25.38; 200 Free Relay, 14th, 1:34.83); Destiny Lauren (200 Butterfly, ninth, 2:00.40; 800 Free Relay, 15th, 7:28.66; 100 Butterfly, 16th, 56.50); Heather Park (800 Free Relay, 15th, 7:28.66); Julia Russell (100 Breaststroke, third, 1:01.45; 200 Breaststroke, third, 2:12.12; 200 Individual Medley, fifth, 2:01.51; 400 Medley Relay, fifth, 3:42.35; 200 Medley Relay, sixth, 1:42.66; 400 Free Relay, 12th, 3:25.38; 200 Free Relay, 14th, 1:34.83); BriAnna Wilkins (800 Free Relay, 15th, 7:28.66); Shannon Wright (200 Free Relay, 14th, 1:34.83).

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Lauren Bailey captured All-America honors for Nebraska in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the 2006 NCAA Championships.

1996-97

NCAA Finish: 8th NU All-Americans (Results): Janet Danburg (400 Medley Relay, 11th, 3:43.54); Sara Kate Havens (200 Medley Relay, ninth, 1:41.72); Sara Jowsey (400 Medley Relay, 11th, 3:43.54); Beth Karaica (200 Free Relay, sixth, 1:31.94; 400 Free Relay, sixth, 3:21.47; 200 Medley Relay, ninth, 1:41.72; 400 Medley Relay, 11th, 3:43.54); Lenka Manhalova (200 Breaststroke, fifth, 2:12.18); Terrie Miller (100 Breaststroke, eighth, 1:02.15); Helene Muller (200 Free Relay, sixth, 1:31.94; 400 Free Relay, sixth, 3:21.47; 800 Free Relay, 10th, 7:21.44; 200 Medley Relay, ninth, 1:41.72); Julia Russell (100 Breaststroke, fourth, 1:01.22; 200 Breaststroke, second, 2:10.32; 200 Free Relay, sixth, 1:31.94; 200 Individual Medley, tie-10th, 2:00.33; 200 Medley Relay, ninth, 1:41.72); Stacey Sedlacek (400 Free Relay, sixth, 3:21.47); Laura Simon (400 Individual Medley, 16th, 4:21.01); BriAnna Wilkins (800 Free Relay, 10th, 7:21.44); Anna Windsor (200 Freestyle, seventh, 1:48.16; 200 Free Relay, sixth, 1:31.94; 400 Free Relay, sixth, 3:21.47; 200 Individual Medley, 15th, 2:02.74; 800 Free Relay, 10th, 7:21.44); Shannon Wright (800 Free Relay, 10th, 7:21.44).

1997-98

NCAA Finish: 11th NU All-Americans (Results): Therese Alshammar (800 Free Relay, second, 7:10.89; 400 Free Relay, seventh, 3:19.33; 200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.17; 50 Freestyle, tie-ninth, 22.83; 200 Medley Relay, 11th, 1:41.90; 100 Backstroke, 15th, 55.63; 100 Freestyle, 16th, 50.20); Shandra Johnson (800 Free Relay, second, 7:10.89); Beth Karaica (400 Free Relay, seventh, 3:19.33; 200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.17; 200 Medley Relay, 11th, 1:41.90); Destiny Lauren (200 Butterfly, 11th, 1:59.93);

Lenka Manhalova (200 Breaststroke, 12th, 2:14.76); Terrie Miller (200 Medley Relay, 11th, 1:41.90); Helene Muller (800 Free Relay, second, 7:10.89; 400 Free Relay, seventh, 3:19.33; 200 Freestyle Relay, ninth, 1:31.17; 200 Freestyle, 11th, 1:47.70; 200 Medley Relay, 11th, 1:41.90); Anna Windsor (800 Free Relay, second, 7:10.89; 400 Free Relay, seventh, 3:19.33; 200 Freestyle, eighth, 1:48.19; 200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.17; 200 Individual Medley, 16th, 2:02.27).

1998-99

NCAA Finish: 12th NU All-Americans (Results): Therese Alshammar (100 Freestyle, fourth, 48.76; 50 Freestyle, tie-fourth, 22.60; 800 Free Relay, sixth, 7:15.00; 200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.89; 400 Free Relay, ninth, 3:19.05; 200 Medley Relay, 13th, 1:42.28) Shandra Johnson (200 Backstroke, seventh, 1:58.53; 200 Freestyle, 14th, 1:48.36; 800 Free Relay, sixth, 7:15.00; 400 Free Relay, ninth, 3:19.05; 200 Medley Relay, 13th, 1:42.28); Emma Johnson (400 Individual Medley, 11th, 4:18.67; 800 Free Relay, sixth, 7:15.00); Beth Karaica (200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.89; 200 Medley Relay, 13th, 1:42.28); Destiny Lauren (200 Butterfly, sixth, 1:59.41); Terrie Miller (200 Medley Relay, 13th, 1:42.28); Helene Muller (800 Free Relay, sixth, 7:15.00; 200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.89; 400 Free Relay, ninth, 3:19.05); Stacey Sedlacek (200 Free Relay, ninth, 1:31.89; 400 Free Relay, ninth, 3:19.05).

800 Free Relay, 14th, 8:14.00); Sasha Pine (800 Free Relay, 14th, 8:14.00); Lindsey Highstrom (800 Free Relay, 14th, 8:14.00); Elvira Fischer (200 Breaststroke, 10th, 2:28.56).

2000-01

NCAA Finish: 23rd NU All-Americans (Results): Elvira Fischer (200 Breaststroke, fifth, 2:11.27; 100 Breaststroke, eighth, 1:02.04); Rebecca Wolfe (200 Butterfly, seventh, 1:59.78); Carmen Cosgrove (100 Butterfly, 16th, 55.33).

2005-06

NCAA Finish: 36th NU All-Americans (Results): Lauren Bailey (1,650-Freestyle, ninth, 16:16.06).

1999-00

NCAA Finish: 20th NU All-Americans (Results): Shandra Johnson (400 Freestyle, 11th, 4:09.88; 200 Freestyle, 13th, 2:00.02; 800 Free Relay, 14th, 8:14.00); Helene Muller (200 Freestyle, third, 1:57.88; 100 Freestyle, fifth, 55.06;

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Conference Results & Champions

1975 Team Champion: Kansas, 412 points NU Finish: Fifth, 180 points NU Individual Champion: Ginny Kincade (One-meter Diving, 593.60; Three-meter Diving, 650.20) 1976 Team Champion: Kansas, 489 points NU Finish: Second, 419 points NU Individual Champions: Ellen Hollander (50 Breaststroke, 33.48; 100 Breaststroke, 1:12.90; 200 Breaststroke, 1:12.90; 100 IM, 1:05.12); Kristi Wells (Three-meter Diving, 367.20) 1977 Team Champion: Kansas, 739.5 points NU Finish: Second, 573.5 points NU Individual Champions: Ellen Hollander (50 Breaststroke, 32.99; 100 Breaststroke, 1:11.97; 200 Breaststroke, 2:34.17); Melanie Jakob (200 Butterfly, 2:12.56; 200 IM, 2:13.95); Anne Watland (500 Freestyle, 5:08.88; 1,650 Freestyle, 17:34.80); Kristi Wells (One-meter Diving, 376.10; Three-meter Diving, 424.00) 1978 Team Champion: Kansas, 604.5 points NU Finish: Third, 487.5 points NU Individual Champion: JoDea Eckstrom (100 IM, 1:02.30) 1979 Team Champion: Kansas, 918 points NU Finish: Third, 665 points NU Individual Champions: None 1980 Team Champion: Kansas, 905.5 points NU Finish: Third, 663 points NU Individual Champion: Sherri Hayward (200 Backstroke, 2:04.79) 1981 Team Champion: Kansas, 749 points NU Finish: Fifth, 265 points NU Individual Champion: Sherri Hayward (100 Backstroke, 59.76; 200 Backstroke, 2:06.09) 1982 Team Champion: Kansas, 745 points NU Finish: Second, 459 points NU Individual Champion: Sherri Hayward (200 Backstroke, 2:05.25) 1983 Team Champion: Kansas, 823 points NU Finish: Second, 427 points NU Individual Champions: Sherri Hayward (200 Backstroke, 2:05.18); Cathy Heisler (200 Breaststroke, 2:25.68); Wendy Lucero (One-meter Diving, 449.95) 1984 Team Champion: Kansas, 645 points NU Finish: Second, 542.5 points NU Individual Champions: Susan Cashman (500 Freestyle, 4:55.83; 400 IM, 4:55.83); Marcia Heaton (One-meter Diving, 387.80); Dana Powers (50 Freestyle, 23.70); Emily Ricketts (200 Freestyle, 1:50.81) 1985 Team Champion: Nebraska, 682 points NU Individual Champions: Heidi Hecker (One-meter Diving, 440.15; Three-meter Diving, 456.45); Erin Hurley (200 Breaststroke, 2:17.87); Dana Powers (50 Freestyle, 23.32; 100 Butterfly, 55.10); Emily Ricketts (200 Freestyle, 1:50.81; 500 Freestyle, 4:51.35); Penny Stanek (100 Backstroke, 58.34) 1986 Team Champion: Nebraska, 666.5 points NU Individual Champions: Shauna Gilmore (200 Freestyle, 1:50.73); Erin Hurley (200 Breaststroke, 2:24.86); Dana Powers (100 Butterfly, 56.59; 100 Breaststroke, 1:06.23); Emily Ricketts (100 Freestyle, 51.54) 1987 Team Champion: Nebraska, 689 points NU Individual Champions: Shauna Gilmore (100 Freestyle, 51.44; 200 Freestyle, 1:49.85); Erin Hurley (200 Breaststroke, 2:21.07); Carole Johnson (100 Backstroke, 58.13; 200 Backstroke, 2:06.20); Julie May (One-meter Diving, 441.25); Lee Pennefather (500 Freestyle, 5:00.15; 200 Butterfly, 2:04.28); Dana Powers (100 Butterfly, 55.10; 100 Breaststroke, 1:05.10)

Team Champion: Kansas, 715.5 points NU Finish: Second, 584 points NU Individual Champions: Stephanie Clennan (Three-meter Diving, 462.8); Carole Johnson (100 Backstroke, 58.39); Terry Long (200 Breaststroke, 2:23.05); Mindy Matheny (50 Freestyle, 23.66) 1989 Team Champion: Kansas, 703 points NU Finish: Second, 626 points NU Individual Champions: Lynne Braddock (50 Freestyle, 23.69); Jenell Garcia (200 Butterfly, 2:02.41); Carole Johnson (100 Backstroke, 58.13; 200 Backstroke, 2:06.16); Julie May (One-meter Diving, 454.35; Three-meter Diving, 515.0) 1990 Team Champion: Nebraska, 654.5 points NU Individual Champions: Michelle Butcher (50 Freestyle, 23.65; 500 Freestyle, 4:51.11; 1650 Freestyle, 16:25.99; 400 IM, 4:24.92); Janelle Garcia (100 Butterfly, 55.76); Carole Johnson (100 Backstroke, 59.21); Leane Maruk (100 Breaststroke, 1:05.58); Kris Neuenfeldt (200 Freestyle, 1:51.33); Melanie Wirtner (200 IM, 2:05.17) 1991 Team Champion: Nebraska, 671.5 points NU Individual Champions: Amy Aarsen (Three-meter Diving, 562.85); Michelle Butcher (500 Freestyle, 4:52.86; 1,650 Freestyle, 16:38.72; 400 IM, 4:24.04); Jenell Garcia (200 Butterfly, 2:01.94); Mindy Matheny (100 Freestyle, 51.89); Julie Riegal (200 Backstroke, 2:05.40); Melanie Wirtner (100 Butterfly, 55.52) 1992 Team Champion: Kansas, 741 points NU Finish: Second, 586 points NU Individual Champions: Heidi Buchholz (Three-meter Diving, 450.10); Michelle Butcher (500 Freestyle, 4:50.58; 1,650 Freestyle, 16:40.03; 400 IM, 4:26.13); Kris Haws (200 Backstroke, 2:04.01) 1993 Team Champion: Kansas, 685 points NU Finish: Second, 679.5 points NU Individual Champions: Melanie Dodd (50 Freestyle, 22.88; 100 Freestyle, 50.04; 200 Freestyle, 1:49.14); Jane Glazebrook (100 Backstroke, 56.82; 200 Backstroke, 1:59.70); Jennifer Harnly (One-meter Diving, 434.70); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, 1:03.64); Cheryl Kartye (Threemeter Diving, 495.10) 1994 Team Champion: Nebraska, 662 points NU Individual Champions: Melanie Dodd (100 Freestyle, 50.19); Jane Glazebrook (100 Backstroke, 56.16; 200 Backstroke, 1:58.19); Marci Bodner (200 Butterfly, 2:03.13); Jennifer Harnly (One-meter Diving, 422.00); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, 1:01.88; 200 Breaststroke, 2:13.93); BriAnna Wilkins (1650 Freestyle, 16:39.75) 1995 Team Champion: Nebraska, 636 points NU Individual Champions: Melanie Dodd (100 Freestyle, 50.13; 200 Freestyle, 1:49.48); Jane Glazebrook (100 Backstroke, 56.12; 200 Backstroke, 1:58.19); Julie Grimmer (Three-meter Diving, 536.50); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, 1:01.57; 200 Breaststroke, 2:13.71); Destiny Lauren (200 Butterfly, 2:00.67); BriAnna Wilkins (1,650 Freestyle, 16:56.27) 1996 Team Champion: Nebraska, 663 points NU Individual Champions: Janet Danburg (100 Backstroke, 57.13; 200 Backstroke, 2:03.60); Melanie Dodd (100 Freestyle, 50.25); Penny Heyns (100 Breaststroke, 1:00.18; 200 Breaststroke, 2:08.90); Destiny Lauren (100 Butterfly, 55.51; 200 Butterfly, 2:01.01; 400 IM, 4:20.51); Heather Park (500 Freestyle, 4:50.30; 1,650 Freestyle, 16:49.56); Julia Russell (200 IM, 2:00.77) 1997 Team Champion: Nebraska, 927 points NU Individual Champions: Helene Muller (50 Freestyle, 22.98; 100 Freestyle, 50.02); Julia Russell (100 Breaststroke, 1:00.83; 200 Breaststroke, 2:10.25; 200 IM, 1:59.13); Laura Simon (400 IM, 4:19.15); Anna Windsor (200 Freestyle, 1:48.49)

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1998

history | 10 ALL-TIME TOP-20 TEAM FINISHES AT THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Team Champion: Nebraska, 868 points NU Individual Champions: Shandra Johnson (200 Freestyle, 1:46.53; 500 Freestyle, 4:43.48; 200 Backstroke, 1:58.35); Destiny Lauren (200 Butterfly, 2:00.69); Lenka Manhalova (200 Breaststroke, 2:14.22) 1999 Team Champion: Texas, 881.5 NU Finish: Second, 851.5 points NU Individual Champions: Therese Alshammar (100 Freestyle, 49.46); Shandra Johnson (200 Freestyle, 1:48.08; 500 Freestyle, 4:50.31; 200 Backstroke, 1:58.70); Janna Brock (200 Breaststroke, 2:15.09); Destiny Lauren (200 Butterfly, 1:59.28) 2000 Team Champion: Texas, 914.5 NU Finish: Third, 634 points NU Individual Champions: Shandra Johnson (500 Freestyle, 4:47.35; 200 Backstroke 1:59.05); Elvira Fischer (100 Breaststroke 1:03.19; 200 Breaststroke, 2:13.71) 2001 Team Champion: Texas, 997.50 NU Finish: Third, 565 points NU Individual Champions: Elvira Fischer (200 Breaststroke, 2:12.91); Rebecca Wolfe (200 Butterfly, 1:57.94) 2002 Team Champion: Texas, 1,055.50 NU Finish: Sixth, 186 points NU Individual Champions: None 2003 Team Champion: Texas NU Finish: Sixth, 316.50 NU Individual Champions: None 2004 Team Champion: Texas, 964 NU Finish: Fourth, 420 points NU Individual Champion: Lauren Bailey (400 IM, 4:17.57) 2005 Team Champion: Texas, 965 NU Finish: Third, 461 points NU Individual Champions: None 2006 Team Champion: Texas, 942.5 NU Finish: Fifth, 386.5 points NU Individual Champions: Lauren Bailey (1,650-Freestyle, 16:20.05) 2007 Team Champion: Texas A&M, 931 NU Finish: Fifth, 350.5 points NU Individual Champions: Lauren Bailey (1,650-Freestyle, 16:14.36) 2008 Team Champion: Texas A&M, 967 NU Finish: Sixth, 343 points NU Individual Champions: None 2009 Team Champion: Texas, 893 NU Finish: Sixth, 298 points NU Individual Champions: None 2010 Team Champion: Texas A&M, 1,002 NU Finish: Sixth, 261 points NU Individual Champions: None 2011 Team Champion: Texas, 948 NU Finish: Fifth, 350 points NU Individual Champions: None 2012 Team Champion: Minnesota, 680.5 NU Finish: 11th, 82 NU Individual Champions: None 2013 Team Champion: Minnesota, 831.5 NU Finish: Ninth, 195 NU Individual Champions: None 2014 Team Champion: Minnesota, 760 NU Finish: Ninth, 145 NU Individual Champions: None

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Academic All-Conference Selections

1997 (Big 12) First Team Samantha Ashley................ So...................................................... Biology Erin Carew.......................... Jr.................................................... Education Ingrid Gotchel..................... Fr.............................Mechanical Engineering Courtney Jensen................. Fr................................................... Education Anna Nilsson....................... So............................................................. Art Suzy Shacklett..................... Fr.............................Business Administration Laura Simon........................ Fr................................ Industrial Engineering Christine Troy..................... Fr.................................................Undeclared Brianna Wilkins................... Sr................................................... Education Shannon Wright.................. So............................Business Administration Honorable Mention Erica Clark........................... Jr....................................................Marketing Beth Hunsicker................... Fr...................................................Marketing Teresa Mauck..................... So.................................................. Education Julia Russell........................ Sr................................................. Advertising Stacey Sedlacek.................. Fr....................................................... Biology Sasha Van Hamburg............ Fr...................................................Marketing 1998 First Team Therese Alshammar........... Fr................................................. Advertising Samantha Ashley................ Jr.................................................. Psychology Erin Carew.......................... Sr................................................... Education Ann Enoch.......................... So............................ Communication Studies Katie Hoffman..................... So................................. Pre-Physical Therapy Amanda Beckinsall............. Jr.................................................. Psychology Courtney Jensen................. So............................... Elementary Education Molly McDonald................. Fr.................................................Undeclared Suzy Shacklett..................... So............................Business Administration Laura Simon........................ So............................... Industrial Engineering Christine Troy..................... So................................................Undeclared Sasha Van Hamburg............ So..................................................Marketing Anna Windsor..................... So...................................................... Biology Amanda Zins....................... Fr.................................................Undeclared Honorable Mention Erica Clark........................... Sr...................................................Marketing Ingrid Gotchel..................... So............................................. Meteorology Anna Nilsson....................... Jr............................................................... Art Shannon Wright.................. Jr................................................... Economics 1999 First Team Therese Alshammar........... So................................................ Advertising Samantha Ashley................ Sr................................................. Psychology Tami Bernth........................ Fr..............................................Pre-Medicine Janna Brock........................ Fr................................................... Education Ann Enoch.......................... Jr.............................................Family Science Ingrid Gotchel..................... Jr............................................... Meteorology Beth Hunsicker................... Jr......................................................... Design Courtney Jensen................. Jr................................. Elementary Education Emma Johnson................... Fr.................................................Undeclared Destiny Lauren.................... Sr............................................News-Editorial Molly McDonald................. So................................................Undeclared Anna Nilsson....................... Sr.............................................................. Art Stacey Sedlacek.................. Jr..................................Fisheries and Wildlife Laura Simon........................ Jr................................. Industrial Engineering Christine Troy..................... Sr................................................. Psychology Sasha Pine.......................... Jr.................................................. Advertising Shannon Wright.................. Sr.......................................................Finance Amanda Zins....................... So............................Business Administration Second Team Helene Muller..................... Jr........................................................ Biology 2000 First Team Ingrid Gotchel..................... Sr.............................................. Meteorology Courtney Jensen................. Sr................................ Elementary Education Molly McDonald................. Jr................................... Pre-Physical Therapy Sasha Pine.......................... Sr................................................. Advertising Stacey Sedlacek.................. Sr.................................Fisheries and Wildlife Christine Troy..................... Sr................................................. Psychology Second Team Tami Bernth........................ So.............................................Pre-Medicine Beth Hunsicker................... Sr........................................................ Design Helene Muller..................... Sr....................................................... Biology Ingrid Gotchel..................... Sr.............................................. Meteorology 2001 First Team Keri Hehn............................ So................................................Undeclared Lindsey Highstrom.............. So.............................................Pre-Medicine Beth Karaica........................ Sr............................. Communication Studies Karin Larka.......................... So.........................................General Studies Liz Rieke.............................. So...................................................... Biology Michele Schmerbauch............ So....................................... Speech Pathology Susan Walker...................... So............................ Communication Studies Second Team Shandra Johnson................ Sr............................................Family Science 2002 First Team Rachael Armijo................... So............................... Elementary Education Kristin Broyhill.................... So...............................International Business Jerilyn Drummond.............. So................................................Undeclared Laura Landgreen................. So............................... Elementary Education Sarah Mugge...................... So...................................................... Biology Kristin Petersen.................. So...........................................Family Science Amanda Spark.................... So............................... Elementary Education Kristin Vahle........................ Jr........................................................Nursing Susan Walker...................... Jr.............................. Communication Studies Second Team Ashley Peterson.................. Jr.................................................. Advertising Yasmin Saad........................ Sr.............................................. Broadcasting

2003 First Team Jeni Fortino......................... Sr.......................................... Criminal Justice Laura Landgreen................. Jr................................. Elementary Education Susan Walker...................... Sr............................. Communication Studies

2004 First Team Emily Becker....................... So.................................... Veterinary Science Amie Buoy.......................... So...............................International Business Kate Dulgar......................... So............................... Elementary Education Esmie Holderman............... So.................................... Biological Sciences Becky Johnson.................... So................................................Undeclared Alex King............................. So............................... Chemical Engineering Rachel Schlatter.................. So................................................Undeclared Second Team Mackenzie Clark................. So................................................Undeclared 2005 First Team Emily Becker....................... Jr...................................... Veterinary Science Amie Buoy.......................... Jr...................................International Studies Emilee Crawford................. So..........................Middle Grades Education Abby Fitzpatrick.................. So...........................Criminal Justice/Pre-Law Esmie Holderman............... Jr...................................... Biological Sciences Bailey Ingles........................ So............................... Elementary Education Becky Johnson.................... Jr................................. Elementary Education Alex King............................. Jr................................. Chemical Engineering Rachel Schlatter.................. Jr.................................................. Advertising Casey Schnack.................... So................................................ Psychology Second Team Lauren Bailey...................... So................................................Undeclared Kate Dulgar......................... Jr................................. Elementary Education Danielle Stansbury.............. So............................... Elementary Education Kate Wheeler...................... So.......................................................Physics 2006 First Team Lauren Bailey...................... Jr........................Family & Consumer Science Amie Buoy.......................... Sr..................................International Studies Emilee Crawford................. Jr.................................................. Advertising Kate Dulgar......................... Sr................................ Elementary Education Abby Fitzpatrick.................. Jr........................................... Criminal Justice Bailey Ingles........................ Jr................................. Elementary Education Becky Johnson.................... Sr................................ Elementary Education Courtney Jolly..................... RFr...............................................Undeclared Alex King............................. Sr................................ Chemical Engineering Kaci Ressler......................... So.........................................Political Science Rachel Schlatter.................. Sr................................................. Advertising Casey Schnack.................... Jr.................................................. Psychology Danielle Stansbury.............. Jr................................. Elementary Education Kate Wheeler...................... Jr.........................................................Physics Second Team Mackenzie Clark................. Sr................................................. Advertising Esmie Holderman............... Sr..................................... Biological Sciences 2007 First Team Lauren Bailey...................... Sr.......................Family & Consumer Science Katie Bowden..................... Sr.......................................... Criminal Justice Emilee Crawford................. Sr............................. Communication Studies Bailey Ingles........................ Sr................................ Elementary Education Courtney Jolly..................... So..........................................Animal Science Dani Millis........................... Jr....................................................Marketing Kaci Ressler......................... Jr...........................................Political Science Casey Schnack.................... Sr................................................. Psychology Danielle Stansbury.............. Sr................................ Elementary Education Jenny Toler.......................... So.............................. Art History & Criticism Christina Yemm.................. So......................Nutrition, Exercise & Health ..................................................................................................... Science Second Team Kate Wheeler...................... Sr........................................................Physics 2008 First Team Kaitlin Arntz........................ So................................................ Advertising C.J. Bray.............................. Jr.................... Nutritional Science & Dietetics Sarah Broker....................... So............................................... Pre-Nursing Kelsey Ida........................... So................................................Philosophy, ....................................International Studies, Political Science Courtney Jolly..................... Jr............................................Animal Science Jenny Toler.......................... Jr................................ Art History & Criticism Christina Yemm.................. Jr................... Nutritional Science & Dietetics Sarah Ziegelmann............... So................................................Undeclared Second Team Colleen Criss....................... So................................................Undeclared Mariah Hutchinson............. So................................................Undeclared Jenna Stroud....................... Jr.............................. Communication Studies 2009 First Team Jess Andrews...................... So................................................Undeclared Kaitlin Arntz........................ Jr.................................................. Advertising Emily Burbach..................... So..........................................Animal Science Julie Giehl........................... So......................................................Finance Kelsey Grushecky................ So.................................... Biological Sciences Kelsey Ida........................... Jr..................................................Philosophy, ....................................International Studies, Political Science Courtney Jolly..................... Sr...........................................Animal Science Meredith Matthies............. So............................Business Administration Jenna Stroud....................... Sr............................. Communication Studies Jenny Toler.......................... Sr............................... Art History & Criticism Christina Yemm.................. Sr...................................................Marketing Second Team C.J. Bray.............................. Sr.................. Nutritional Science & Dietetics Colleen Criss....................... Jr....................... Speech-Language Pathology

2010 First Team Kaitlin Arntz........................ Sr................................................. Advertising Bobbi Balogh...................... So.................Biological Systems Engineering Bailey Bolinske.................... So........................................Civil Engineering Hailey Dean........................ Sr................................................. Psychology Julie Giehl........................... Jr.................................Finance/Management Kelsey Grushecky................ Jr...................................... Biological Sciences Kelsey Ida........................... Sr....................History, International Studies, ................................................................................................Philosophy Mailene Leslie..................... So............................Business Administration Meredith Matthies............. Jr..............................Business Administration Sarah Ziegelmann............... Sr..............................................Management Second Team Jess Andrews...................... Jr......................................Nutritional Science Claire Desormey................. Jr............................................................... Art Brandie Kavalec.................. Jr.............................. Communication Studies Mariah Hutchinson............. Sr.............................................. Broadcasting Riley Seidel......................... So..................................................Marketing

2011 First Team Bobbi Balogh...................... Jr...................Biological Systems Engineering Julie Giehl........................... Sr................................... Finance/Accounting Kelsey Grushecky................ Sr..................................... Biological Sciences Amy Herman...................... So..................Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise & ....................................................................................... Health Sciences Kelsey Larson...................... So............................................. Biochemistry Hayley Martin..................... So................................Fisheries and Wildlife Meredith Matthies............. Sr..............................................Management Ashley Reiter...................... So................... Biological Sciences & Spanish Sara Weinberg.................... So..................Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise & ....................................................................................... Health Sciences Second Team Claire Desormey................. Sr.............................................................. Art Blaine Hoppenrath............. Sr................................ Industrial Engineering Mailene Leslie..................... Jr..............................Business Administration Rachell McClain.................. Sr............................. Communication Studies Alyson Ramsey................... So................................................ Psychology Caroline Shea...................... Jr..........................................Forensic Science Ariel Weech........................ So.................................... Biological Sciences 2012 (Big Ten) Bobbi Balogh...................... Sr..................Biological Systems Engineering Morgan Flannigan............... So............... Biological Sciences & Chemistry Ashleigh Grammar.............. So............... Biological Sciences & Chemistry Shannon Guy...................... So................................................ Psychology Kailey Harmon.................... So.............. Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science Amy Herman...................... Jr....................Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise & ......................................................................................... Health Science Kelsey Larson...................... Jr............................................... Biochemistry Mailene Leslie..................... Sr.............................Business Administration Payton Michaud................. So................. Criminology & Criminal Justice Bailey Pons......................... So..................................... English & Geology Alyson Ramsey................... Jr.................................................. Psychology Ashley Reiter...................... Jr..................... Biological Sciences & Spanish Riley Seidel......................... Sr...................................................Marketing Caroline Shea...................... Sr........................................ Forensic Science Kristin Strecker................... So............................................. Biochemistry Sara Weinberg.................... Jr....................Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise & ......................................................................................... Health Science Megan Ziemann.................. So......................................... Interior Design 2013 Katie Davis.......................... Sr...................Elementary Education & Mild/ ........................................................................ Moderate Disabilities K-6 Ellan Dufour........................ Sr.................................... Fisheries & Wildlife Kelly Dunn.......................... So..................................................Marketing Morgan Flannigan............... Jr................. Biological Sciences & Chemistry Ashleigh Grammar.............. Jr................. Biological Sciences & Chemistry Shannon Guy...................... Jr.................................................. Psychology Kailey Harmon.................... Sr............... Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science Amy Herman...................... Sr...................Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise & ......................................................................................... Health Science Ciara Jenkins....................... So................. Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-6 Kelsey Larson...................... Sr.............................................. Biochemistry Payton Michaud................. Jr................... Criminology & Criminal Justice Natalie Morris..................... So................. Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-6 Bailey Pons......................... Jr....................................... English & Geology Ashley Reiter...................... Sr.................... Biological Sciences & Spanish Mary Beth Rye.................... Jr.............................. Communication Studies Kristin Strecker................... Jr............................................... Biochemistry Paige Theilen...................... So.............................................. Agribusiness Sara Weinberg.................... Sr...................Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise & ......................................................................................... Health Science Megan Ziemann.................. Jr........................................... Interior Design 2014 Alexandra Bilunas............... Jr...................................... Biological Sciences Taryn Collura....................... Jr.................................................. Psychology Michaela Cunningham........ Jr................Biological Sciences/Mathematics Bria Deveaux...................... So..................................................Marketing Kelly Dunn.......................... Jr......................................Marketing/Spanish Morgan Flannigan............... Sr................... Biological Sciences/Chemistry Ashleigh Grammar.............. Sr................... Biological Sciences/Chemistry Shannon Guy...................... Sr................................................. Psychology Samantha Hardewig........... So............................................................. Art Ciara Jenkins....................... Jr............................. Elementary Education & .................................................................................. Mild/Moderate K-6 Jacqueline Juffer................. So................................................. Economics Payton Michaud................. Sr.................. Criminology & Criminal Justice Natalie Morris..................... Jr............................. Elementary Education & .................................................................................. Mild/Moderate K-6 Bailey Pons......................... Sr......................................... Geology/English Nicole Schwery................... So.................Biological Systems Engineering Kristin Strecker................... Sr..................................... Biological Sciences Megan Ziemann.................. Sr........................................... Interior Design

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All-Time Results & Records

Year-by-Year Results

Year....................Won.............. Lost.............Tie........... Conf.............................. Coach 1975-76.............7................... 0..................0.............. 2nd (Big Eight).....Pat Sullivan 1976-77.............5................... 2..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1977-78.............5................... 1..................0.............. 3rd .................... Ray Huppert 1978-79.............5................... 2..................0.............. 3rd .................... Ray Huppert 1979-80.............6................... 6..................0.............. 3rd .................... Ray Huppert 1980-81.............3................... 9..................0.............. 5th .................... Ray Huppert 1981-82.............6................... 5..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1982-83.............8................... 3..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1983-84.............10................. 4..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1984-85.............8................... 2..................0.............. 1st .................... Ray Huppert 1985-86.............10................. 2..................0.............. 1st .................... Ray Huppert 1986-87.............11................. 2..................0.............. 1st .................... Ray Huppert 1987-88.............7................... 2..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1988-89.............6................... 7..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1989-90.............11................. 3..................0.............. 1st .................... Ray Huppert 1990-91.............7................... 3..................0.............. 1st .................... Ray Huppert 1991-92.............8................... 3..................0.............. 2nd .................... Ray Huppert 1992-93.............6................... 2..................0.............. 2nd ......................... Cal Bentz 1993-94.............7................... 1..................0.............. 1st ......................... Cal Bentz 1994-95.............4................... 3..................0.............. 1st ......................... Cal Bentz 1995-96.............5................... 3..................0.............. 1st ......................... Cal Bentz 1996-97.............6................... 2..................0.............. 1st (Big 12).............. Cal Bentz 1997-98.............7................... 0..................0.............. 1st ......................... Cal Bentz 1998-99.............7................... 3..................0.............. 2nd ......................... Cal Bentz 1999-00.............2................... 8..................0.............. 3rd ......................... Cal Bentz 2000-01.............7................... 4..................0.............. 3rd ..................... Paul Nelsen 2001-02.............0................... 3..................0.............. 6th ................. Pablo Morales 2002-03.............3................... 8..................0.............. 6th ................. Pablo Morales 2003-04.............7................... 2..................0.............. 4th ................. Pablo Morales 2004-05.............8................... 1..................0.............. 3rd ................. Pablo Morales 2005-06.............7................... 2..................0.............. 5th ................. Pablo Morales 2006-07.............7................... 6..................0.............. 5th ................. Pablo Morales 2007-08.............7................... 2..................0.............. 6th ................. Pablo Morales 2008-09.............3................... 4..................0.............. 6th ................. Pablo Morales 2009-10.............4................... 4..................0.............. 6th ................ Pablo Morales 2010-11.............6................... 4..................0.............. 5th ................. Pablo Morales 2011-12.............3................... 2..................0.............. 11th (Big Ten).. Pablo Morales 2012-13.............12................. 3..................0.............. 9th ................. Pablo Morales 2013-14.............4................... 2..................1.............. 9th ................. Pablo Morales Totals.................245............... 125..............1

Nebraska Head Coaches

Name Pat Sullivan Ray Huppert Cal Bentz Paul Nelsen Pablo Morales

Years 1975-76 1976-92 1992-00 2000-01 2001-Present

Won 7 116 44 7 75

Lost 0 56 22 4 44

Tie 0 0 0 0 1

Pct. 1.000 .674 .667 .636 .625

The home of the Huskers, the Devaney Natatorium opened in 1976. It is named after Nebraska Hall of Fame Coach and Athletic Director Bob Devaney.

All-Time Dual Meet Records

Team W-L-T Air Force...............................................................................................................1-0 Alabama...............................................................................................................0-1 Arizona.................................................................................................................0-2 Arizona State........................................................................................................1-1 Arkansas*.............................................................................................................6-5 Auburn..................................................................................................................0-1 Brigham Young.....................................................................................................4-1 California-Santa Barbara.......................................................................................1-0 Colorado...............................................................................................................2-0 Colorado State....................................................................................................12-6 Florida Atlantic.....................................................................................................4-1 Florida State.........................................................................................................0-3 Fresno State..........................................................................................................1-0 Georgia.................................................................................................................0-1 Georgia Southern.................................................................................................1-0 Hawaii...................................................................................................................1-0 Illinois*.................................................................................................................3-4 Illinois State..........................................................................................................1-0 Indiana..................................................................................................................1-0 Iowa*....................................................................................................................6-6 Iowa State*..................................................................................................... 32-4-1 Kansas...............................................................................................................11-23 Lamar...................................................................................................................2-0 Louisiana State.....................................................................................................0-3 Louisville...............................................................................................................1-1 Manitoba..............................................................................................................1-0 Michigan*.............................................................................................................0-3 Michigan State......................................................................................................1-0 Minnesota..........................................................................................................5-11 Missouri............................................................................................................19-12 Missouri State.......................................................................................................4-0 Nebraska-Kearney................................................................................................1-0 Nebraska-Omaha*..............................................................................................18-0 Nevada.................................................................................................................5-1 New Mexico..........................................................................................................1-1 Northern Iowa*....................................................................................................6-0 Northern Colorado...............................................................................................1-0 North Carolina State.............................................................................................0-1 North Dakota........................................................................................................3-0 Northern Arizona..................................................................................................0-1 Northwestern.......................................................................................................2-1 Pennsylvania.........................................................................................................1-1 Purdue..................................................................................................................1-1 Ohio State.............................................................................................................0-1 Oklahoma.............................................................................................................4-3 Oklahoma State....................................................................................................1-0 San Diego State....................................................................................................0-1 School of the Ozarks.............................................................................................1-0 Simon Frazier........................................................................................................1-0 South Dakota........................................................................................................5-0 South Dakota State*...........................................................................................10-0 Southern California..............................................................................................0-1 Southern Illinois...................................................................................................9-3 Southern Methodist.............................................................................................1-4 St. Cloud State......................................................................................................3-0 Texas.....................................................................................................................0-2 Texas A&M............................................................................................................3-3 Truman State........................................................................................................2-1 Tulane...................................................................................................................1-0 UCLA.....................................................................................................................0-1 UNLV.....................................................................................................................0-1 Utah......................................................................................................................5-0 Valparaiso.............................................................................................................1-0 Villanova...............................................................................................................1-0 Virginia Tech.........................................................................................................1-0 Wisconsin.............................................................................................................0-1 Wyoming............................................................................................................12-1 * indicates 2014-15 opponents

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Husker Olympians Therese Alshammar (Sweden) 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012

Anja Margetic (Bosnia) 1992

Elvira Fischer (Austria) 1996, 2000

Terrie Miller (Norway) 1996

Penny Heyns (South Africa) 1992, 1996, 2000

Helene Muller (South Africa) 1996, 2000

Emma Johnson (Australia) 1996

Julia Russell (South Africa) 1996

The only five-time Olympic swimmer in school listory, Therese Alshammar lettered for the Huskers in 1998 and 1999. Considered one of the top female freestyle sprinters in the world, Alshammar set two records at the 2000 European Short Course Championships.

Alshammar took home three medals from the Sydney Olympics, a pair of silvers and a bronze.

A two-time Olympian, Fischer was a three-time AllAmerican while at Nebraska. Fischer's top finish at the 1996 Olympics was 23rd in the 200-meter breaststroke (2:33.87). At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Fischer's top performance was in the 100-meter breaststroke, where she touched the wall in 1:11.58, placing 24th overall, and winning her heat.

A three-time Olympian, Penny Heyns became the most successful Olympian for South Africa and Nebraska at the same time. A Husker senior in 1996, Heyns' successful year culminated with two Olympic gold medals. For more on Heyns, please see page 72.

Emma Johnson competed for the Huskers during the 1998-99 season, earning All-America honors in the 400-yard IM at the 1999 NCAA Championships. She established the current NU record in the 400-yard IM at the 1998 Texas Invitational. Johnson finished fifth in the 400-meter IM at the 1996 Olympics, while also earning a bronze medal swimming on the Aussie's third-place 800-meter freestyle relay team.

Wendy Lucero (United States) 1988

Wendy Lucero competed for Nebraska from 1981 to 1983. Lucero's freshman season was highlighted by a runner-up finish in three-meter diving and a fourth-place finish on the one meter at the 1982 Big Eight Championships. Later that season, Lucero placed eighth at U.S. Nationals. A native of Denver, Colo., Lucero competed for the United States at the 1988 Olympics.

Lenka Manhalova (Czech Republic) 1992, 1996

Lenka Manhalova finished 11th in the 200-meter breaststroke and 29th in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. A Czech National Team member, Manhalova was a two-time All-American at Nebraska, including a fifth-place 200-yard breaststroke finish at the 1997 NCAA Championships. Manhalova was also the 1998 Big 12 200-yard breaststroke champion.

Anja Margetic was a member of the Bosnian team for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Margetic finished 27th in the 200-meter butterfly and 44th in the 100-meter butterfly. Margetic earned All-America honors at Nebraska in 1994 as a member of the 400yard medley relay that notched a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Championships.

A standout breaststroker from 1997 to 1999, Terrie Miller earned All-America honors in each of her three seasons competing for Nebraska. As a freshman, she placed eighth in the 100-yard breaststroke at the NCAA Championships. She earned All-America honors competing on NU's medley relays in both 1998 and 1999. At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, she placed 20th in the 100-meter breaststroke.

Former Husker All-American Helene Muller swam for her native South Africa during the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. Muller lettered from 1997 to 2000, garnering All-America honors for the Huskers 13 times, including a bronze medal in the 200-meter freestyle at the 2000 NCAA Championships.

Julia Russell swam to a 12th-place finish in the 200-meter breaststroke in Atlanta in a career-best time of 2:30.38, while also finishing 17th in the 100-meter breaststroke and 26th in the 200-meter IM. In 1997, the 18-time All-American was the NCAA runner-up in the 200-yard breaststroke and the Big 12 Swimmer of the Year. She won three events at the 1997 Big 12 Championships and finished as NU's most prolific scorer at the NCAA Championships with 108 points.

Anna Windsor (Australia) 1996, 2000

Freestyle and individual medley standout Anna Windsor competed for NU during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. A two-time NCAA finalist in the 200-yard freestyle, Windsor placed seventh in the event in 1997. She also swam on NU's second-place 800-yard freestyle relay at the 1998 NCAA Championships.

A nine-time All-American, Windsor represented Australia at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. She swam on the Aussie's eighth-place 400-meter freestyle relay.

She also competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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Nebraska’s Golden Penny Penny Heyns

Amanzimtoti, South Africa - Olympic Gold Medalist - Olympic Bronze Medalist - World Record Holder It's not every day you run across a golden penny.

But for South Africans and Nebraskans alike, there was one shining bright at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Penny Heyns, a former University of Nebraska standout, earned two gold medals and became the first female in Olympic history to sweep the breaststroke events.

Heyns' whirlwind year of success began on the collegiate level. In Husker suit and cap at the 1996 Big Eight Championships in midFebruary, Heyns set a then-NCAA and U.S. Open record in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:08.90), as well as an NU record in the 100-yard event (1:00.18) to help Nebraska win its third consecutive conference crown.

After setting the records, Heyns was forced to travel home for the South African Olympic Trials, which were inconveniently scheduled between the two most important collegiate meets, the conference and national championships.

Nevertheless, it proved to be a trip Heyns would never forget.

During the preliminary heat of the 100-meter breaststroke at the trials, Heyns set a world record with a time of 1:07.46.

The time broke the record held by Australia's Samantha Riley, who had set a mark of 1:07.69 in September, 1994.

Just days after her return from South Africa, Heyns became the first Husker to win a national championship at the NCAA Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Heyns dominated the 100-yard breaststroke with a pool-record 1:00.27 and also earned a silver medal in the 200-yard breaststroke with a 2:09.71 performance.

Heyns then entered the Olympics as the frontrunner in the 100-meter breaststroke event. She proved she had earned that title in the preliminaries, as she blew away the competition and shattered her own world record in a clocking of 1:07.02 in the process.

In the finals, Heyns got off to a quick start, but didn't dominate as she had in the prelims. America's Amanda Beard began her trademark kick at the 50-meter mark and almost caught Heyns at the wall. Heyns held on to finish in 1:07.72 and edged Beard (1:08.09), to claim gold for the first time.

Two days later, Heyns proved she wasn't finished.

After setting an Olympic record of 2:26.63 in the preliminaries of the 200-meter breaststroke, Heyns was timed at 2:25.41 in the finals and again beat out Beard (2:25.75) for the gold. Beard entered the Olympics ranked No. 1 in the 200, but couldn't catch up with the quick pace Heyns set from the start.

"That was one of the hardest races I ever swam," Heyns said following the race.

"I'm just glad I had the guts to hang in there."

At a press conference in Lincoln, Neb., the week following her gold medal performances, Heyns admitted she was surprised about the win in the 200.

"In some ways, I sit back, and I really can't believe it," Heyns said. "The 200 (win) was totally unexpected. I don't think it has sunk in yet."

An extremely successful career at Nebraska fine-tuned Heyns for Olympic success. A 15-time All-American and 14-time conference champion for the Huskers, Heyns left Nebraska as the most decorated swimmer in the program's history.

Heyns' accomplishments at Nebraska and on the international level will always be recognized.

Heyns has continually showed her appreciation for the University of Nebraska and its athletic department.

Following her double gold medal performance, Heyns didn't waste any time in thanking the Nebraska Swimming and Diving Program and its support staff for the role they played in her Olympic success.

Heyns' Career Highlights

+ Two-Time Olympic gold medalist; Three-Time medalist + First Woman in Olympic history to sweep the breaststroke events + First athlete to win a gold medal for South Africa since 1952 + Former Olympic record holder, 100 & 200-meter breaststroke + 1996 Swimming World World Swimmer of the Year + 1996 Big Eight Female Athlete of the Year + 10-time First-Team NCAA All-American + Five-Time Honorable-Mention NCAA All-American + First Husker swimmer to win a national championship (100-yard breaststroke, 1:00.27, 1996) + 14-time Big Eight Conference champion + Three-time Pan Pacific champion + 1995 Big Eight Female Athlete of the Year

Heyns' World Records

+ 50-meter breaststroke (long course): 30.83 + 100-meter breaststroke (long course): 1:06.52 + 200-meter breaststroke (long course): 2:23.64 + 100-meter breaststroke (short course): 1:05.57

"There is no way I would even be swimming today if I didn't come to Nebraska," Heyns said. "Nebraska has done so much for me that I could never express it. It's not just swimming, it's a family to me -- the whole coaching staff and all my friends."

For the next four years Heyns continued to define excellence in the sport of swimming on a world-class level by producing one of the greatest performances in the history of the sport.

At the 1999 Pan Pacific Championships, Heyns established three world records.

Winning gold in both the 100- and 200-meter breaststrokes, Heyns touched the wall in 1:06.52 and 2:23.64, respectively, both world bests. In addition, she swam an exhibition 50-meter breaststroke, posting another world record with a time of 30.83.

Heyns took home her third medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics by earning a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke in a time of 1:07.55.

Olympic gold medalist Penny Heyns became the first Husker to win an NCAA Championship in 1996.

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Feb. 18-21

Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio

TBA

Sept. 27

Alumni Meet

Devaney Natatorium

Oct. 3-4

Iowa with Michigan*

Iowa City, Iowa

Oct. 11

Nebraska-Omaha

Devaney Natatorium

11 a.m.

March 9 -11

NCAA Zone Diving Meet Iowa City, Iowa

TBA

Oct. 18

Iowa State

Ames, Iowa

10 a.m.

March 19 -21

NCAA Championships

TBA

Nov. 1

South Dakota State

Brookings, S.D.

Nov. 8

Arkansas

Devaney Natatorium

Nov. 20-22

Missouri Invitational

Columbia, Mo.

TBA

Dec. 5-7

Hawkeye Invitational

Iowa City, Iowa

TBA

Dec. 12

Northern Iowa

Devaney Natatorium

Jan. 10

Florida Gulf Coast

Fort Meyers, Fla.

10 a.m.

Jan. 24

Illinois*

Champaign, Ill.

11 a.m.

Jan. 30-31

Washington State

Devaney Natatorium

6 p.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

5 p.m.

TBA

Feb. 27-March 1 Last Chance Meet

TBA

Greensboro, N.C.

TBA

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