Lincoln, NE - Nebraska Wesleyan swimming will wrap up its fall campaign in Chicago at the three day Phoenix Fall Classic.
MEET INFO
- Host: University of Chicago
- Dates: Friday, November 21st - Sunday November 23rd
- Location: Myers - McLoraine Pool, Chicago, Illinois
- Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN MEN'S SWIMMING
Nebraska Wesleyan men's swimming last competed at the UNK invite on November 7th and 8th, where Zachary Cantora headlined a team runner-up effort by setting a new meet record in the 1650 freestyle. The Prairie Wolves have competed at three meets, which includes dual victories over Simpson and Minnesota Morris.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN WOMEN'S SWIMMING
Nebraska Wesleyan women's swimming placed second at the UNK Invite, while setting eight meet records. This includes
Lydi O'Neil in the 50 and 100 freestyles,
Elena Lazzaretto in the 100 IM,
Haylee Nebola in the 100 backstroke. The women's 400 freestyle, 400 medley, 200 freestyle, and 200 medley relays also set meet records. The Prairie Wolves will be competing at their fourth meet of the season, while earning two dual wins and a runner up performance in their first three meets.
TOP OF THE CONFERENCE
Nebraska Wesleyan has earned the American Rivers Conference men's and women's swimmer of the week award in each week it has competed. After their dominant efforts against Simpson,
Zachary Cantorna and
Elena Lazzaretto claimed the award, while
Mattia Rosatelli and
Ryleigh Schroeter followed up by claiming the title after decisive performances against Minnesota Morris. Last week, Cantorna earned his second swimmer of the week honor after winning by nearly 15 seconds in the 1650 freestyle, while
Lydi O'Neil claimed her first award of the season after earning two individual race wins and helping NWU earn first in four relays.
HEAD COACH KYLE HUNT
Kyle Hunt is in his seventh season as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. During his tenure, Hunt has guided the Nebraska Wesleyan men and women to four runner up finishes at the American Rivers Conference Swim and Dive Championships. During the 2023-24 season, Hunt led the Nebraska Wesleyan men's team to its first American Rivers Conference Championship. Hunt's tenure has seen countless All-Conference selections, along with numerous school, pool, and meet records.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN SWIM TRADITION
Nebraska Wesleyan is entering its 11th season and has developed into a regional powerhouse, with the men and women's teams combining for six runner up finishes at the A-R-C championship meet. Additionally, the Prairie Wolf men won their first American Rivers Conference title in 2023. The program has also seen countless all-conference selections.
