CHARLESTON, Ill. – The UIC swimming program had a dominant outing in its Friday night showdown against Eastern Illinois, with the women winning 202-56 and the men winning 175-86. The women had another masterful performance, winning every event against the Panthers. The win improves the women's win streak in dual meets to seven after dropping their season opener.
 
 
COMMENT FROM HEAD COACH ASHLEY DELL
 
"The team did a great job racing tonight and it was exciting to leave with two wins! It's never easy to race right after a bus trip and I'm proud of how this team doesn't let that phase them. We're looking forward to our last dual meet (and senior day) against Missouri State next weekend and then preparing for MVC Champs! "
 
 
NOTABLE PERFORMERS
Men's
 
James McCarthy
 

Another fantastic day in the pool for James McCarthy! He earned wins in the 200 Butterfly (1:55.18), 200 Breaststroke (2:04.24), 200 Individual Medley (1:55.93) and 400 Medley Relay (3:24.65)! ?? #ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/QCUZG4KOEZ

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 24, 2026

 
200 Butterfly – 1^st place | 1:55.18
200 Breaststroke – 1^st place | 2:04.24
200 Individual Medley – 1^st place | 1:55.93
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 400-medley relay – 3:24.65
 
Simon Rupniewski
 

Great job from Simon Rupniewski today earning wins in the 100 Butterfly (51.62), 200 Freestyle (1:42.76) and the 400 Medley Relay (3:24.65)!??#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/Gl0sRecf6o

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 24, 2026

 
100 Butterfly – 1^st place | 51.62
200 Freestyle – 1^st place | 1:42.76
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 400-medley relay – 3:24.65
 
 
Women's
 
Georgina Bell
 

Georgina Bell had herself a day earning wins in the 50 Freestyle (23.83), 100 Butterfly (57.58), 200 Freestyle Relay (1:38.47) and 400 Medley Relay (3:55.73)! ?? #ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/oazMLAhnkR

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 24, 2026

 
50 Freestyle – 1^st place | 23.87
100 Butterfly – 1^st place | 51.16
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 200-freestyle relay – 1:38.47
Contributed to 1^st place team in the 400-medley relay – 3:55.73
 
 
Zoe Shields
 

A strong day from Zoe Shields earning two freestyle event wins, winning the 100 Freestyle (52.36) and 200 Freestyle (1:53.39)! ??#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/XqVvBxrUaw

— UIC Swimming & Diving (@UIC_SwimDive) January 24, 2026

 
100 Freestyle – 1^st place | 52.36
200 Freestyle – 1^st place | 1:53.39
 
 
UP NEXT
 
The Flames will be back in the pool next Friday and Saturday Jan. 30-31, when they host Missouri State University. The meet is set to begin at 3:00 PM (CT) on Friday and 10:00 AM (CT) on Saturday. The Flames will honor the program's seniors on Saturday.
 
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