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Northern Swimming Sets Sights on NSIC Championships

2/9/2021 10:34:00 AM

Aberdeen, S.D. - The Northern State University swim team travels to West Fargo for the 2021 NSIC Swimming & Diving Championships. The four-day event kicks off Wednesday at 10 a.m. and runs through 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hulbert Aquatic Center. The full championship schedule and information is available at northernsun.org/NSICSD.
 
The NSIC is not allowing fans at the 2021 Championships, however all competition will be streamed on the NSIC Network. The new NSIC Network is now live; search "NSIC Network" on your favorite device to download the app and watch the Wolves all season long. The live video link and live results are available above or on the full schedule on nsuwolves.com.
 
The Wolves come off a home dual win over Concordia College (MN) where they won all 13 events, highlighted by a lifetime personal best for freshman Kenzi Matson in the 1000 free (12:04.34).
 
NSU is projected to finish sixth in the NSIC based on the combined performance lists across the conference with sophomore Delaney Ryken being the highest-ranked swimmer on the team. Ryken owns the third-best time in the NSIC for the 1650 free with a time of 19:24.08.
 
Northern has several swimmers projected to score points over the next four days, a list highlighted by the freshman duo of Maddie Gonzales and Mayson Sheldon who each rank in the top-15 for the NSIC in three events. Gonzales is ranked sixth in the 200 back, seventh in the 100 back and 12th in the 50 back. Sheldon is ranked tenth in the 100 breast and 14th in the 200 breast.
 
Other swimmers projected to finish high in the league include Marialuisa Avila in the 50 fly and Lauren Forsyth in the 200 fly and 400 IM along with Hannah Kiernan. NSU's 400 medley relay team also ranks third in the conference.
 
 
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 10
10 A.M: 
200 IM, 50 Free, 1000 Free
5:30 P.M.:  200 IM, 50 Free, 1000 Free, 200 Medley Relay

Thursday, February 11
10 A.M.: 
400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free
5:30 P.M.: 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, 200 Free Relay, 400 Medley Relay

Friday, February 12
10 A.M.: 
500 Free, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 200 Fly
5:30 P.M.: 500 Free, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 200 Fly, 800 Free Relay

Saturday, February 13
10 A.M.: 
100 IM, 100 Free, 200 Back, 200 Breast, 1650 Free
5:30 P.M.: 100 IM, 100 Free, 200 Back, 200 Breast, 1650 Free, 400 Free Relay
 
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