NC State swimming and diving closed out its dual-meet season in dominant fashion Friday evening, with both the men’s and women’s teams earning victories over UNC Wilmington.
The Wolfpack men defeated UNCW, 166–114, while the women claimed a pair of victories, defeating UNCW, 204–54, and Tulane, 203–57.
NC State also made its mark on the David B. Allen Natatorium, setting 17 pool records while showcasing its depth across both sprint and distance events. Six Wolfpack athletes earned their first collegiate victories, including Emma Cigna, Emerson Callis, Isaiah Aleksenko, Theo Proca, Hailey Tipton and Mason Lawson.
The Pack delivered several dominant finishes throughout the meet. Teia Salvino and Gring finished first and second, respectively, in the women’s 200 freestyle, while Jade Garstang, Krol, Smith and Conic swept the top four spots in the 100 backstroke.
NC State diving turned in an impressive performance, highlighted by freshman Mason Lawson and Hailey Tipton, who each earned first-place finishes and secured zone cuts in their respective events. Lawson scored 341.40 in the 3-meter final, while Tipton took first place on the 1-meter boards with a score of 292.30. The victories marked the first collegiate wins for both freshmen.
The Wolfpack established 17 pool records at the David B. Allen Natatorium:
Pool Records:
NC State Women’s 200 medley relay | 1:37.09
Jerry Fox | 200 freestyle | 1:35.56
Kaii Winkler | 100 backstroke | 45.84
Teia Salvino | 200 freestyle | 1:46.93
Jade Garstang | 100 backstroke | 52.65
Lily Christianson | 100 breaststroke | 1:00.31
Erika Pelaez | 200 butterfly | 1:55.12
Lily Christianson | 100 freestyle | 49.02
Lily King | 50 freestyle | 22.36
Kaii Winkler | 100 freestyle | 43.66
Eneli Jefimova | 200 breaststroke | 2:11.73
Tyler Driscoll | 100 butterfly | 52.90
Erika Pelaez | 500 freestyle | 4:43.95
Theo Proca | 500 freestyle | 4:19.86
Emma Cigna | 400 IM | 4:10.72
NC State Women’s 200 freestyle relay | 1:28.41
Men’s 200 freestyle relay | 1:17.25
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