Indiana's freshmen swimmers made a significant impact at the NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, earning three medals on Thursday. Liberty Clark secured silver in the 200-yard freestyle, while Alex Shackell took bronze in the 100-yard butterfly. Additionally, the trio of Clark, Shackell, and Grace Hoeper contributed to Indiana's bronze finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The team's current standing is seventh, with a narrow gap from fifth place.

By the Numbers
  • Liberty Clark recorded a time of 1:39.88 in the 200-yard freestyle, a program record and NCAA Silver medal.
  • Alex Shackell finished the 100-yard butterfly in 49.82, setting a new program record and earning bronze.
State of Play
  • Indiana holds seventh place, just 5 points away from fifth and 49 points ahead of eighth.
  • The team established a program record in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:25.67.
What's Next

Indiana will compete in various events on Friday, including the 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard breaststroke, and 3-meter diving, with hopes of improving their medal count.

Bottom Line

The strong performances from Indiana鈥檚 freshmen swimmers have positioned the team to challenge for higher rankings, showcasing their talent and potential as they proceed deeper into the championships.