Swimming & Diving Rolls CSU-Pueblo 199-92

PUEBLO, Colo. — The University of New Mexico made quick work of the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves, winning all 16 events in sweeping away CSUP 199-92 in UNM’s first full meet of 2021-22.  The Lobos had only competed in a relay meet and the teams’ Cherry/Silver Exhibition.

Mari Aoki got an early start on her 22nd birthday celebration by winning two events, and she was joined by Marina Olmstead and Laura Benkova in double event winners.  Aoki won 200-yard backstroke and the 400-yard individual medley.  Olmstead won both the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly and Benkova won the 200 and 500-yard freestyles.

Other winners were Josie Carpenter (1,650-yard freestyle), Ola Tomaszek (100-yard breaststroke), Borka Tomanova (100-yard breaststroke), Kailey Turner (200-yard butterfly), Hannah Tiendas (1-meter dive), Katy McCarter (100-yard freestyle), Raine Gavino (200-yard breaststroke) and Kristen Hepfer (3-meter dive).  UNM also took wins in the 200-yard medley relay (Aoki, Tomaszek, Tomanova and McCarter) and the 200-yard freestyle relay (Olivia Bishop, Tomanova, Olmstead, and McCarter).

UNM has a few weeks off before taking on New Mexico State on October 29 and October 30 at Seidler Natatorium in Albuquerque.

Points Score (Relays Not Included) – Mari Aoki 18, Marina Olmstead 18, Laura Benkova 18, Raine Gavino 13, Hannah Tiendas 12, Katy McCarter 11, Josie Carpenter 9, Borka Tomanova 9, Kristen Hepfer 9, Ola Tomaszek 9, Kailey Turner 9, Caitlin Beery 7, Maddie Duecher 4, Jordan Hartley 4, Olivia Bishop 4, Jocelyn Gallais 4, Daphne Scheck 4, Tiah Barrow 3, Camila Batista 3, Paige Lyons 3, Gracie Moylan 2.