CHICAGO – The UIC men's and women's swimming and diving programs began their 2026-27 campaign by hosting the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles on both sides and the Northern Iowa Panthers on the women's side inside Flames Natatorium.
The men's team walked away with a 225-75 victory over USI.
The women's team defeated USI 222-77 and UNI 172-128.
Results can be viewed
here.
QUOTE FROM UIC HEAD COACH ASHLEY DELL
"The women going 2-0 today and the men beating USI after losing to them last year is an awesome start to the season. It's always great to see our hard work in the preseason translate into success in the pool, and I was proud of the way our team competed and supported one another. This is a great foundation to build on as we continue to improve and work toward our goals this season. We're excited about the potential of this group and look forward to what's ahead!"
NOTABLE RESULTS
DIVING
- MEN'S
- Harrison Nolan recorded two first-place finishes
- 1 Meter Diving – 336.60 points – First Place
- 3 Meter Diving – 418.20 points – First Place
- WOMEN'S
- Ava Molina took home one first place finish
- 3 Meter Diving – 257.48 points – First Place
SWIMMING
- MEN'S
- Stephen Cui finished the day with three first-place finishes
- 100 Yard Backstroke – 49.19 – First Place
- 200 Yard Backstroke – 1:49.85 – First Place
- 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1:29.12 – First Place
- WOMEN'S
- Zoe Shields placed first in three events
- 100 Yard Freestyle – 52.66 – First Place
- 200 Yard Freestyle – 1:54.27 – First Place
- 400 Yard Freestyle Relay – 3:31.16 – First Place
SOCIAL MEDIA
UP NEXT
The Flames will be back in action on Saturday, October 31
st, when they welcome the Milwaukee Panthers and the IU Indy Jaguars to Flames Natatorium. The meet is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.
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