CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Illinois swimming and diving team ready to face Nebraska coming off dual meet win versus Iowa last weekend. The Illini will face off with the Huskers at the ARC on Saturday, January 22nd at 11 a.m. to commemorate Senior Day and our Annual Splash Bash. 

"We have another fantastic opportunity to compete and test ourselves this weekend against a strong Nebraska team," said Head Coach Sue Novitsky, "We are looking to take steps forward as a team and improve upon last week's effort."

Coming off of a "perfect" meet against Iowa on Saturday, all eyes are on Senior Abigail Cabush to lead the way for the Orange and Blue. Last weekend, Cabush placed first in all of her events and relays and also clocked a lifetime best in the process. Sophomore Cara Bognar and Freshman Sydney Stoll made contributions of their own against the Hawkeyes with two first places of their own. 

SCOUTING THE HUSKERS

This weekends contest marks Nebraska's first Big Ten matchup of 2022. Nebraska (5-1) last competed as a team on December 10th in a 197-103 win against Omaha. The Huskers hold the advantage over the Fighting Illini, 8-6, in the all-time series, including five consecutive victories from 2015-2020. However, in their most recent matchup on 1/23/21, the Fighting Illini were victorious, 164-136 in Lincoln. In that meet, Cara Bognar placed first in all three of her events, and seniors Sidney Kennedy and Emily Bolger hit the podium in multiple events as well.

EVENT ORDER

200 Medley Relay

1000 Freestyle

200 Freestyle

100 Backstroke

100 Breaststroke

200 Butterfly

50 Freestyle

1-m Diving

100 Freestyle

200 Backstroke

200 Breaststroke

500 Freestyle

100 Butterfly

3-m Diving

400 Individual Medley

400 Freestyle Relay

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