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WSwimDive Celebrate Senior Day
1/26/2019 4:16:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn women's swimming and diving team lost its final dual meet of the season against Villanova, 168-132, while celebrating Senior Day at the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium on Saturday afternoon.
The Huskies honored their five seniors prior to the meet with Julie Hu, Monica Marcell, Annika Grewal, Maddy Blair and Jackie Van Lew.
Diver Monica Marcello capped a memorable career with a spectacular final dual meet in Storrs. The Middletown, Conn. native won both the 1M and 3M dives and set a new pool record with a mark of 356.70 in the 3M.
"Every so often in collegiate athletics, a Coach has the good fortune to witness a superlative performance by one of his/her Student Athletes that transcends the word," said head diving coach John Bransfield. "In an effort to convey for the media, the fans or the casual observer, many at the Wolf Zackin Natatorium today witnessed absolute brilliance. Monica Marcello had it all working far beyond her previous best. The "heavens" were in her favor today, and she set both school and pool records while making it look easy throughout her three meter competition. In spite of having had some debilitating setbacks the past two years, she has pushed through in order to complete her career on a high note this semester. Today, Monica simply yielded to a wiser self and stayed lighter and more fluid, allowing the springboard to do the heavy part. Her approach worked marvelously."
"Monica has left a mark on the UConn Diving program in ways that cannot be measured by records. A vocal leader and an inspiration by example, Monica's spiritual leadership will be remembered long after she is finished with tricks at the deep end of a pool."
Jackie Van Lew wrapped up her Senior Day with a win in the 100 Freestyle and runner-up finish in the 200 Free.
Jackie Van Lew reflects on Senior Day and the memories of her #UConn career! #UConnNation pic.twitter.com/zuEqRKLTTn
— UConn Swim/Dive (@UConnSwimDive) January 26, 2019
Other highlights from the meet included a sweep in the 200 Breast. Freshman Katelyn Walsh captured the top spot while Julie Hu and Kiley Stolter rounded out the podium. Walsh also earned a first place finish in the 100 Breast (1:05.70). Ryan Dulaney secured a pair of runner-up finishes in the 500 and 1000 Freestyle events.
The Huskies will have their final tune up for the American Athletic Conference Championships (Feb 27-March 2) with the Husky Invite on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium at 1 p.m.
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