2011-12 Swimming and Diving News
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2011-12 Swimming and Diving Year in Review
July 05, 2012With 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. -
Alumnae Spotlight: Katie Herrold '00
April 05, 2012Katie 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.
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NEWMAC Announces Winter Academic All-Conference Squads
March 09, 2012The 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.
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Swimming and Diving Team Collects CSCAA National Academic Honors
February 29, 2012Mount 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.
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Swimming and Diving Wraps Up Season at NEWMAC Championships
February 19, 2012Mount 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.
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Swimmers Shatter Eight Program Records on Day Two of NEWMAC Championships
February 18, 2012Led 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.
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Swimming and Diving Kicks Off NEWMAC Championships With Strong Performances
February 17, 2012Mount 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.
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Bowers Secures NEWMAC Swimmer of the Week Honors
February 06, 2012Senior 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.
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Swimming and Diving Overwhelms Smith in Regular Season Finale
February 04, 2012Led 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.
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Swimming and Diving Falls to Wellesley on Senior Day
January 28, 2012Mount 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.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Swimming and Diving vs. Wellesley
January 27, 2012Mount 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.
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Bowers Earns Lyon of the Week Award
January 24, 2012Senior 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.
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Bowers and Lazarovich Propel Swimming and Diving to Third Place at Seven Sisters
January 22, 2012Mount 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.
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Lazarovich Takes Home NEWMAC Swimmer of the Week Honors
January 16, 2012First 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.
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Swimming and Diving Caps Off Outstanding Weekend With Dominant Win at Simmons
January 14, 2012Mount 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.
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Swimming and Diving Splits Tri-Meet With Clark and Wheaton
January 13, 2012Following 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.
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Lazarovich Paces Swimming and Diving at Home Invitational
December 03, 2011Mount 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.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Swimming and Diving Set For Home Invitational
December 02, 2011Mount 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.
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Williams Picks Up Lyon of the Week Award
November 22, 2011Sophomore 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.
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Lazarovich Boosts Swimming and Diving Past Western Connecticut
November 19, 2011Led 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.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Swimming and Diving vs. Trinity
November 18, 2011Mount 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.
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Swimming and Diving Sinks Trinity For First Time in Decade
November 18, 2011Sophomore 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.
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Swimming and Diving Falls at Assumption
November 11, 2011Mount 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.
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Williams and Lazarovich Push Swimming and Diving Past Westfield
November 09, 2011Led 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.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Swimming and Diving vs. Westfield State
November 08, 2011Mount 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.
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Swimming and Diving Kicks Off 2011-12 Slate at Betty Spears Relays
November 05, 2011Mount 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.
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Swimming and Diving Set to Open 2011-12 Season
November 01, 2011The 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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Mount Holyoke Athletics Unveils Facebook Page
August 08, 2011Mount Holyoke Athletics is now on Facebook! Our page will allow fans to stay up-to-date and share information about their favorite teams on a daily basis. "Like" us today at facebook.com/mhclyons.
