Huskers Take on Jayhawks at Home

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Nebraska swimming and diving continues its home meet stretch on Friday, Nov. 4, hosting Kansas at 4 p.m. (CT) at the Devaney Natatorium.

The Huskers are coming off a 195-96 victory over South Dakota State, where they captured titles in 15 of 16 events.

Sarah Barton notched first-place finishes in the 100 backstroke (57.21), 200 IM (2:07.94), 200 medley relay (1:46.25) and took second in the 500 freestyle (5:13.74). The senior from Huntersville, N.C. has five individual wins on the season so far.

Beatrix Tanko earned wins in the 50 freestyle (24.22) and the 500 freestyle (5:06.84), while contributing to the winning 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay. After her strong performance, Tanko was recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Oct. 25.

Maia Hall (100 breaststroke) and JoJo Randby (200 breaststroke) swept the breaststroke events, while freshmen Anna Vlachou (100 butterfly) and Anastasia Tichy (200 butterfly) took home the butterfly crowns.

Giulia Marchi won the 100 freestyle (52.84), Gena Jorgenson took the 200 freestyle (1:52.33) and Caterina Bisiacchi earned the 1000 freestyle (10:27.62) title.

On the boards, Abby Baxter placed first on the one meter (305.55) and Antonina Harned won the three meter (318.68). Both of those scores are qualifying scores for the NCAA Zone Championships.

The Jayhawks have won all four of their duals this season, including a 169-131 win over Illinois. Last year, Kansas finished fifth at the Big 12 Championships with 487 points. The Jayhawks improved to 20-10 in the all-time series with Nebraska after taking last year’s dual with a score of 157-143. Last time the teams met in Lincoln (2022), Nebraska topped Kansas, 196-106.

Live results and a live video stream will be available through huskers.com.

Nebraska vs. KansasFriday, Nov. 4 (4 p.m.)Lincoln, Neb. (Devaney Natatorium)Timing and Results: SIDEARM

Order of Events200 Medley Relay1000 Freestyle200 Freestyle100 Backstroke100 Breaststroke200 Butterfly50 Freestyle3M Diving100 Freestyle200 Backstroke200 Breaststroke500 Freestyle100 Butterfly1M Diving400 Individual Medley400 Freestyle Relay