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@NanooksSwim Splits with Biola, Dropping Saturday's Meet 104-98

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Nanooks swim team split the weekend against the Biola University Eagles, dropping Saturday's meet 104-98 at the Patty Center Pool. Alaska loss drops the Nanooks' overall record to 2-2 on the season.

Coach's Comments
"We had another successful day in the pool against Biola, the girls did a great job racing their competition head-to-head and finishing off their races. Nanooks got the job done today." – Associate head coach Becca Weiland said.

#NookNotes
  • Of the 11 events on Saturday, the Nanooks placed first in only six, including the 200-yard medley relay, the 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard freestyle, the 200-yard backstroke, the 500-yard freestyle and the 200-yard breaststroke.
  • Redshirt-freshman Kaia Norbye was the highest overall finisher for the Nanooks, placing first in three events, including the 200-yard medley relay (1:48.36), the 50-yard freestyle (24.91) and the 100-yard freestyle (54.03).
  • Junior Claire McElroy won her first event of the weekend in the 200-yard breaststroke, posting a time of 2:34.21.
  • Other winners on Saturday were sophomore Erika Kakazu (200-yard backstroke) and senior Cassidy Heaton (500-yard freestyle).
Next Time Out
The Alaska Nanooks will take next week off of competition before heading to the Husky Invitational in Federal Way, Washington Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2 at the King County Aquatic Center.

For more information on the Alaska Nanooks swim team, follow @NanooksSwim on Twitter or like the Alaska Nanooks Swimming team page on Facebook.
 
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Players Mentioned

Erika Kakazu

Erika Kakazu

Back/IM
Sophomore
So.
Claire McElroy

Claire McElroy

Breast/Free
Junior
Jr.
Kaia Norbye

Kaia Norbye

Breast/Free
Freshman
Fr.

Players Mentioned

Erika Kakazu

Erika Kakazu

Sophomore
So.
Back/IM
Claire McElroy

Claire McElroy

Junior
Jr.
Breast/Free
Kaia Norbye

Kaia Norbye

Freshman
Fr.
Breast/Free