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Tar Heels Post First ACC Win in Dominant Performance
November 7, 2015 | Swimming & Diving
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina men's and women's swimming and diving teams handed Louisville its first loss of the season Saturday at Koury Natatorium. The Tar Heel men won 221-130, while the women beat the Cardinals 230-123.
“We carried our energy and momentum pretty well from last night to today,” said UNC head coach Rich DeSelm. “We told them that Louisville would rebound and come [back] strong and they did, but we responded well. I thought overall the energy that we had and the team unity and spirit [we're great]. For 9 a.m. it's as good as we've ever been. I'm really proud of them.”
In the second half of the two-day meet against Louisville, the UNC women won six of 10 events, including the 400-yard freestyle relay. On the men's side, the Tar Heels won five of eight individual events, in addition to both relays.
Saturday's competition was highlighted by several record-breaking performances for the Tar Heels, as four swimmers posted season-best times. For the women, Abby Fisher had a season-best time in the 200-yard breaststroke at 2:16.22. Nic Graesser posted a season-best in the 100 back with a time of 47.90. Kurt Wohlrab had a season-best in the 200-yard breaststroke at 2:00.59, while Sam Lewis' time of 47.08 in the 100 fly was his best for the season. Additionally, the men's 400-yard freestyle relay, consisting of Logan Heck, Nic Graesser, Sam Lewis and Ben Colley, posted a season-best time of 2:56.58.
The men's and women's diving teams also performed well Saturday. For the women, Elissa Dawson placed first in the one-meter diving competition with a score of 308.55. Maria Lohman came in second at 272.48. Jack Nyquist won the three-meter event on the men's side with a score of 421.13. Ozzie Moyer placed second with 341.85 points.
“[Jack] Nyquist and Ozzie Moyer went 1-2 after being a little disappointed yesterday,” said DeSelm. “They rebounded as well.”
With this weekend's win, the UNC men and women are both 4-1 for the season. The Tar Heels return to Koury Natatorium next Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m., as they host the Texas Longhorns. The Texas men are ranked first in the nation, and the women are ranked sixth.
MEN'S TEAM SCORE
North Carolina 221, Louisville 130
WOMEN'S TEAM SCORE
North Carolina 230, Louisville 123
TOP CAROLINA FINISHERS IN EACH EVENT—WOMEN
200-Yard Medley Relay: Hellen Moffitt, Katie Munch, Sarah Koucheki, Caroline Baldwin; 2nd Place; 1:40.20
1000-Yard Freestyle: Emma Nunn; 1st Place; 9:58.10
50-Yard Freestyle: Caroline Baldwin; 1st Place; 22.72
100-Yard Backstroke: Hellen Moffitt; 1st Place; 53.70
200-Yard Breaststroke: Abby Fisher; 2nd Place; 2:16.22 (Season Best)
100-Yard Butterfly: Hellen Moffitt; 2nd Place; 52.89
200-Yard Freestyle: Ally Hardesty; 1st Place; 1:47.60
400-Yard Individual Medley: Emma Nunn; 2nd Place; 4:21.85
One-Meter Diving: Elissa Dawson; 1st Place; 308.55
400-Yard Freestyle Relay: Caroline Baldwin, Ally Hardesty, Sarah Hitchens, Lauren Earp; 1st Place; 3:18.49
Records: North Carolina 4-1, Louisville 3-1
TOP CAROLINA FINISHERS IN EACH EVENT--MEN
200-Yard Medley Relay: Nic Graesser, Kurt Wohlrab, Ben Colley, Logan Heck; 1st Place; 1:28.01
1000-Yard Freestyle: Henry Campbell; 1st Place; 9:20.21
50-Yard Freestyle: Sam Lewis; 1st Place; 20.33
100-Yard Backstroke: Nic Graesser; 2nd Place; 47.90 (Season Best)
200-Yard Breaststroke: Kurt Wohlrab; 2nd Place; 2:00.59 (Season Best)
100-Yard Butterfly: Sam Lewis; 1st Place; 47.08 (Season Best)
200-Yard Freestyle: Ben Colley; 1st Place; 1:37.77
400-yard Individual Medley: Henry Campbell; 2nd Place; 3:57.44
Three-Meter Diving: Jack Nyquist; 1st Place; 421.13
400-Yard Freestyle Relay: Logan Heck, Nic Graesser, Sam Lewis, Ben Colley; 1st Place; 2:56.58 (Season Best)
Records: North Carolina 4-1, Louisville 2-1-1
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