With longtime head coach Dave Allen leading the way, the Mount Holyoke swimming and diving team posted a dual meet record of 6-3 in 2011-12. The Lyons shattered a number of school records due in large part to the steady production of first year Maya Lazarovich, sophomore Lauren Williams and senior Lydia Bowers.
Katie Herrold ’00 begins most days in Cairo, Egypt by swimming at the local masters club, where she enjoys continuing a sport she dedicated so much of her time as an undergraduate. This past winter, she helped the Gezira Sporting Club take home the title at the Masters National Championship, despite the fact that she’s in the Middle East to conduct research for her PhD.
The NEWMAC recently announced its 2011-12 Winter Academic All-Conference Teams. Seven Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of swimming and diving and basketball.
Mount Holyoke was recently honored for its outstanding work in the classroom. The Lyons were among the 129 Division III teams from around the nation to achieve CSCAA Scholar All-American status for the 2011 fall semester.
Mount Holyoke closed out its season with a tenth place showing at the 2012 NEWMAC Championships this weekend. With sophomore Lauren Williams leading the way, the Lyons shattered six school records and finished with 143 points.
Led by sophomore Lauren Williams, Mount Holyoke shattered six school records during the second day of the 2012 NEWMAC Championships today. With 13 events now in the books, the Lyons sit in ninth place with 103 points.
Mount Holyoke kicked off the 2012 NEWMAC Swimming and Diving Championships with several outstanding performances today at MIT. After six events, the Lyons sit in ninth place with 38 points. They were paced by first year Maya Lazarovich, who finished seventh in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:15.86.
Senior Lydia Bowers was named NEWMAC Swimmer of the Week after leading Mount Holyoke to a convincing 163-135 triumph over longtime rival Smith on Saturday. The captain figured in on four first place finishes for the Lyons, who came out on top in 11 of the 16 events.
Led by senior Lydia Bowers and first year Maya Lazarovich, Mount Holyoke cruised to a 163-135 victory over longtime rival Smith this afternoon. The Lyons took home top honors in 11 of the 16 events to secure their second straight victory over the Pioneers.
Mount Holyoke closed out its home slate with a 151-104 loss to Wellesley this afternoon despite an outstanding individual effort from senior Lydia Bowers. Prior to the competition, Bowers, Claire Gregg, Morgan Herrell, Sarah Rooney, and Isa Wismann-Horther were honored for their contributions to the program over the last four years.
Mount Holyoke closes out its home slate with a dual-meet against Wellesley College Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Natatorium. The Lyons have sprinted to a 5-2 record this season thanks to outstanding production from senior Lydia Bowers, first year Maya Lazarovich and sophomore Lauren Williams.
Senior Lydia Bowers has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of January 16-22 after leading the swimming and diving team to a third place showing at the Seven Sisters Championship over the weekend. She figured in on four first place finishes to set the tone for Mount Holyoke.
Mount Holyoke used standout efforts from senior Lydia Bowers and first year Maya Lazarovich to secure third place at the annual Seven Sisters Championship this weekend. The duo figured in on four victories apiece.
First year Maya Lazarovich was named NEWMAC Swimmer of the Week after a pair of stellar performances over the weekend. In addition to piling up six individual victories, she also figured in on a relay win. She led the Lyons to victories over Wheaton and Simmons.
Mount Holyoke capped off an outstanding weekend with a convincing 154-137 triumph over Simmons this afternoon at the Holmes Sports and Fitness Center Pool. First year Maya Lazarovich figured in on four first place finishes to set the tone for the Lyons, who came out on top in 11 of the 16 events.
Following a 40-day hiatus, Mount Holyoke returned to action with a tri-meet against Clark and Wheaton this afternoon at the Kneller Center Pool. Led by first year Maya Lazarovich, the Lyons came out on top in seven of the 13 events to secure a split. They topped Wheaton 126-110 but fell 124-119 to Clark.
Mount Holyoke hosted longtime rivals Smith and Wellesley today at its home invitational. First year Maya Lazarovich figured in on four first place finishes to set the tone for the Lyons, who also received a boost from junior Nora Cunningham.
Mount Holyoke hosts longtime rivals Smith and Wellesley at its home invitational on Saturday. The non-scoring meet is slated to get underway at 10:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Swimmers who comete in all 19 events will be named "Iron Women" and will be recognized at the conclusion of the meet.
Sophomore Lauren Williams has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of November 14-20 after leading the swimming and diving team to a pair of dual meet victories over the weekend. She figured in on five first place finishes for Mount Holyoke, which improved to 3-1 on the year.
Led by Maya Lazarovich, Mount Holyoke cruised to a 177-119 triumph over Western Connecticut State this afternoon at the O’Neill Center. The first year figured in on four first place finishes for the Lyons, who closed out a perfect weekend and improved to 3-1 on the year.
Mount Holyoke entertains Trinity this evening (6:30 p.m.) at the Natatorium. In 32 previous meetings between the programs, the Lyons have come out on top 11 times. Their most recent victory over the Bantams came during the 2000-01 season.
Sophomore Lauren Williams and senior Lydia Bowers boosted Mount Holyoke to a convincing 136-104 triumph over Trinity this evening at the Natatorium. The Lyons came out on top in eight of the 13 events to secure their first win over the Bantams since the 2000-01 season. Williams and Bowers figured in on three wins apiece for the hosts.
Mount Holyoke fell 148-108 to Assumption College this evening at the Plourde Recreation Center despite outstanding performances from senior Lydia Bowers and sophomore Lauren Williams. The Lyons came out on top in three events.
Led by Lauren Williams and Maya Lazarovich, Mount Holyoke rolled to a 170-126 victory over Westfield State in its 2011-12 home opener this evening. The Lyons prevailed in nine of the 16 events to secure their third straight win over the Owls. Williams and Lazarovich figured in on four first place finishes apiece.
Mount Holyoke opens up its 2011-12 home slate versus Westfield State Wednesday evening (7:00 p.m.) at the Natatorium. In 19 previous meetings between the programs, the Lyons own a 15-4 advantage. They topped the Owls for the second time in a row last winter, winning by a score of 166-134.
Mount Holyoke kicked off its 2011-12 slate at the 15th annual Betty Spears Relays this afternoon. A total of seven squads from around the region participated in the non-scoring competition, which took place at Wellesley’s Chandler Pool. Senior Lydia Bowers set the tone for the Lyons, who posted five top-five finishes.
The Mount Holyoke swimming and diving team is slated to kick off its 2011-12 season at the Betty Spears Invitational on Saturday. Last winter, the Lyons posted a dual-meet record of 5-3 and took home top honors at the Regis Invitational. They are scheduled to take part in 13 meets this season.
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