#5 Lady Vols Cruise Past Razorbacks

Thursday, January 16

Knoxville, Tenn.

12 PM

University of Tennessee

Arkansas (Women Only)

January 16, 2025 | Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving

Results

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fifth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols cruised to a midweek victory Thursday, defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 164-72 at Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center.

Lady Vol Hot Streak Continues

The Big Orange extended its SEC dual meet win streak to five in a row, including three victories in the last month.
During their last three dual meets, the Lady Vols have won 40 of 45 events against No. 15 Alabama, Arkansas and Kentucky.
Against the Razorbacks, Tennessee took first in 11 of the 13 events and finished with the fastest time in each race.
Of Tennessee's nine individual wins, four were secured by freshmen. The 2024 Lady Vol signing class ranked fourth in the country, according to SwimSwam, and has already made a huge impact on Rocky Top.

Top Performer

Camille Spink led the way for the Big Orange, recording a pair of wins in the 100 free (48.35) and 200 free (1:45.74). The reigning SEC Swimmer of the Week now boasts nine individual victories this season.
She also added a third win in the 200 free relay to cap the day. In that race, she swam the third leg and threw down a blazing 21.94 split.

Meet Notables

Tennessee swept the 50 free, 200 free, 500 free and 100 back on the day.
The Lady Vols secured the top two times in the 200 medley relay to open the meet. The A lineup of Lexi Stephens, McKenzie Siroky, Brooklyn Douthwright and Jillian Crooks touched the wall in 1:39.62. The B team of Ella Jansen, Mona McSharry, Sara Stotler and Amber Myers came in second behind a time of 1:40.75.
After winning both distance freestyle events last week, Kate McCarville strolled to victory in the 1650 free (16:16.88) to open the individual competition on Thursday and secured a second-place finish in the 500 free (4:54.04)
Ella Jansen, the reigning SEC Freshman of the Week, enjoyed another productive day in the pool, leading a sweep in the 500 free behind a 4:46.22 mark. She also took second in the 200 free, touching the wall in 1:46.48.
Mona McSharry and Jillian Crooks sparked a thrilling finish by touching the wall simultaneously in the 50 free (22.94). The Lady Vols swept the event thanks to Amber Myers taking third (23.07).
Lexi Stephens (53.50), Myers (55.67) and Molly Blanchard (56.73) dominated the podium in the 100 back.
Hannah Marinovich (1:02.52) and Jordan Aurnou-Rhees (1:06.19) claimed first and third in the 100 breast.
Emily Brown showcased her swimming skills with a top-place finish in the 400 IM (4:13.68).
Sara Stotler posted the top time in the 100 fly, throwing down a 54.73 effort.
Stotler, McSharry, Spink and Julia Mrozinski helped the Lady Vols finish strong in the final event of the day with a first-place finish in the 200 free relay (1:32.19).
Lynae Shorter led the Big Orange on the springboards, battling for a pair of second-place finishes in the 1-meter (275.18) and 3-meter (302.33).
Julia Mrozinski added a pair of podium finishes. She placed second in the 100 free with a 51.20 time and was third in the 200 free (1:50.27).