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College Swim: Panthers beat Illinois State, 174-126

NORMAL, Illinois – The UNI swim and dive team had a successful trip to Illinois over the weekend. After beating Western Illinois 178-57 on Friday, the Panthers defeated Illinois State 174-126 on Saturday. The win over Illinois State was also the Panthers first meet against an MVC opponent this season.

Katie Taylor lead the way for the Panthers with wins in three individual events. Taylor took first in the 200 Free (1:52.91), 100 Free (52.33), and the 200 IM (2:05.06). She was also a part of the first place 200 Medley Relay team.

Kylie Engstrom and Moriah Ross both took home two wins a piece. Engstrom won the two long races in the1000 Free (10:46.70) and the 500 Free (5:16.20). She was also on the first place 400 Free Relay team. Ross meanwhile grabbed wins in the 100 Breast (1:06.09) and the 200 Breast (2:23.18). She was also on the 200 Medley Relay that took first.

Payton Hall and Jordan McCullough also picked up wins against Illinois State. Hall won the 100 Back (58.72) and was on the 200 Medley Relay team. McCullough took first in the 200 Back (2:09.31) and was on the 400 Free Relay team.

The Panthers also picked up wins in both relay events of the day. The 200 Medley Relay of Katie Taylor, Moriah Ross, Payton Hall, and Piper Carroll won with a time of 1:46.88. The 400 Free Relay (3:38.93) of Piper Carroll, Natalia Cerastegui, Jordan McCullough, and Kylie Engstrom also took first.

The Panthers will back back home in Glen Henry Pool next Saturday as they take on Nebraska Omaha. The seniors will be honored as a part of senior day festivities.

Team Scores:
UNI – 174
Illinois State – 126

Event Wins:
200 Medley (1:46.88) – Katie Taylor, Moriah Ross, Payton Hall, Piper Carroll
1000 Free (10:46.70) – Kylie Engstrom
200 Free (1:52.91) – Katie Taylor
100 Back (58.72) – Payton Hall
100 Breast (1:06.09) – Moriah Ross
100 Free (52.33) – Katie Taylor
200 Back (2:09.31) – Jordan McCullough
200 Breast (2:23.18) – Moriah Ross
500 Free (5:16.20) – Kylie Engstrom
200 IM (2:05.06) – Katie Taylor
400 Free Relay (3:38.93) – Piper Carroll, Natalia Verastegui, Jordan McCullough, Kylie Engstrom

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