Completed Event: Swimming and Diving versus Nebraska on October 11, 2025 , Loss , 103, to, 197
Final
Swimming and Diving
103
Nebraska
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Iowa State University Athletics
Tuesday, November 18
Iowa City, IA
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Hawkeye Invite
Cyclones Carry Momentum Into Day Two of Hawkeye Invitational
11.19.2025 | Swimming and Diving
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa State posted another strong showing on Day 2 of the Hawkeye Invitational, advancing multiple swimmers to finals and putting together a solid night across both swimming and diving. The Cyclones were led by freshman Carlotta Gazzola in the 500 freestyle, two finalists in the 200 IM, and key scoring performances on the 1-meter boards.
"Everyone showed up and produced today in all categories," said Head Coach Matt Leach. "It wasn't just our upperclassmen or our seniors, it was a mix of everyone. So when you look at how we're developing, we're moving in the right direction and we're going to keep pushing the pedal to the metal, go Cyclones!"
How It Happened
Iowa State opened prelims with a strong showing in the 500 freestyle, where freshman Carlotta Gazzola led the Cyclones into finals with a 4:58.79, closing with a steady back-half split. She returned in the evening to finish 22nd with a time of 4:58.42 adding three points to the Cyclones' team score.
In the 200 IM, Iowa State advanced two athletes to the evening session. Anja Peck earned her spot with a 2:04.49, while Piper Hagen secured hers by winning a swim-off in 2:03.12, which was the Cyclones' best IM swim of the day. Both carried momentum into finals, with Peck finishing 14th with a 2:04.38 and Hagen turning in 16th with a 2:06.33.
On the boards, Iowa State saw three athletes score in the 1-meter event. Senior Kate Mitchell led the group with a 279.10, placing ninth overall and winning the B-final. Freshman Jade Hazes followed with a 254.20, and Abby Tollefson added a strong 251.30, giving the Cyclones a productive set of finishes on the diving side to round out a strong day two showing.
Results/Finalists
500 Freestyle: Carlotta Gazzola, Iowa State, 4:58.42 (22nd)
200 IM: Anja Peck, Iowa State, 2:04.38 (14th)
200 IM: Piper Hagen, Iowa State, 2:06.33 (16th)
1-Meter Diving
Kate Mitchell, Iowa State, 279.10 (9th)
Jade Hazes, Iowa State, 254.20 (12th)
Abby Tollefson, Iowa State, 251.30 (14th)
On Deck
The Cyclones return to action tomorrow for day three of the Hawkeye Invitational. Prelims begin at 10 a.m., with finals scheduled for 5 p.m.
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