UIC emerged victorious over Valparaiso in the Flames' first dual meet since early November.  The Flames women won every event in getting their first dual win of the season, while the men won every race except one at Valparaiso Aquatic Center.

"I was really happy with how we performed, considering it's been two months since our last competition and we are still missing a significant amount of the team" in Covid protocols, Tim Loeffler said.  "It just felt good to be racing again."

Even at less than full strength, the Flames had enough depth to easily outpoint the Beacons.  Four men and three women won two individual events each.  Several swimmers claimed their first win of the season.  Loeffler was forced to shuffle his relay teams, but UIC still won every relay with time to spare.

The Flames will honor their senior class at Flames Natatorium Saturday.

Double Winners

• Jan Komorowski took the 1000 free and 500 free titles.  His time in the 1000 was the fastest in the Horizon League this season.
• Maddie Hawker won the 200 free and the 500 free.  They were her first two wins of the season.
• Luke Wiesner was the 100 back and 200 back winner, marking the first victories of his career.
• Taira Juronis won the 100 breast and the 400 IM.  She also finished second in the 100 free.
• Ben Ramminger was a double winner in the 100 breast and 200 breast.
• Bree Moericke touched the wall first in the 50 free and the 100 free.
• Josh Dellorto won the 100 free and 100 fly, and was second in the 50 free.

Other Event Winners

• Christina Neri picked up her second win of the season in the 1000 free.  She was second in the 500.
• Tyler Schwertfeger was the 200 free winner, and was second in the 500.
• Ashlee Weltyk came in first in the 100 back.  She was second in the 200 back.
• Lilly Culp claimed the 100 fly.
• Liam Davis was a winner in the 100 fly.
• Lizzie Zeller won the 200 back.
• Sam Malecki came in second in the 100 breast before winning the 200 breast.
• Anna Scovill won the 100 fly.
• Kyle Lewarchick won the 400 IM, after coming in second in the 200 free.

Top Performers

• Ashton Amerman was second in the 1000 free and the 400 IM.
• Ben Ramminger was the runner-up in the 1000 free.
• Lizzie Zeller came in second in the 200 free.
• Anna Scovill was second in the 100 back, with Sydney Tobias third.
• Alex Dvorak was second to a teammate in the 100 breast and the 200 breast.
• Beth Kelzer finished second in the 50 free and third in the 100.
• Jessica Sanders was the second place finisher in the 200 breast.

 Relays

• Zeller, Juronis, Culp, and Kelzer started the meet with a win in the 400 medley relay.
• Wiesner, Dvorak, Davis, and Lewarchick likewise got the men off to a winning start in the 400 medley.
• Moericke, Zeller, Scovill, and Kelzer put the finishing touches on the Flames' first-place sweep with a win in the 200 free relay.
• Komorowski, Dellorto, Schwertfeger, and Dvorak were the winning 200 free relay team.

Up Next

• The Flames will hold their Senior Day meet Saturday at noon.
• Since scheduled opponent Green Bay has paused their program due to Covid protocols, the meet will be an intrasquad event.
• Fan attendance is allowed.  All spectators must show proof of vaccination, as per City of Chicago regulations for sporting events.