Iowa State vs. South Dakota Primer

Iowa State swimming and diving (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) hosts its second meet of the season on Friday night, welcoming South Dakota (1-0, 0-0 Summit) to Beyer Pool.

THE OPPONENT – South Dakota

Iowa State holds a perfect 15-0 all-time record against South Dakota. The Cyclones defeated Coyotes last season in Ames, 191-102.

The Coyotes are 1-2 this season with losses to Big Ten opponents Nebraska and Minnesota before picking up a win against Minnesota State in Vermillion.

LAST TIME OUT – South Dakota State

The Cyclones dominated South Dakota State in the regular season opener last week in Beyer Hall. Iowa State won 14 of 16 events en route to a 201-94 victory.

Senior Carley Caughron led ISU with four event wins, claiming individual titles in the 50 free and 100 fly while helping relay teams to wins in the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay.

In diving, Kate Mitchell won the 1-meter while Ally Blumenfeld was second before taking a win in the 3-meter dive.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR - Diving and Distance Freestyle

Last week, Corinne Guist won both the 500 free and the 1,000 free for Iowa State. Head coach Matt Leach was enthusiastic about her performances, emphasizing the early season times were right on track and the excitement about how she could progress.

On the diving front, Mitchell and Blumenfeld will look to build off their strong starts while Maggie Bendell returns to the board following a third-place finish in 1-meter diving last week.

ON DECK - Nebraska

The Cyclones take their first road trip of the season when they travel to Nebraska (1-1, 0-1 Big Ten) on October 25. Start time in Lincoln is set for 3:00 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Maggie Bendell

Ally Blumenfeld

Carley Caughron

Corinne Guist

Kate Mitchell

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