Tigers Remain in Third at NCAC Championships

Granville, Ohio - Paced by an all-conference relay, DePauw's women remained in third place at the North Coast Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships with 330 points. Denison leads with 704 points followed by Kenyon with 595.

The Tigers' 200-yard freestyle relay of Sammie Waples, Allison Lund, Ali Tallen and Ashley Dapore opened the evening session with a third-place finish in 1:36.11 to earn all-NCAC accolades.

DePauw's 400 medley relay of Molly Ruggles, Waples, Tallen and Lund wrapped up the night with a fourth-place showing in 3:56.87.

Katherine Douglas was the Tigers' top individual finisher after placing sixth in one-meter diving with 360.5 points Emily Thompson paced DePauw in the 500 free with a 12th-place showing in 5:12.01, with Rachel Graves finishing 14th (5:13.49) and Maddie Dixon 15th (5:15.10). Nuna Bamatraf was the Tigers' top finisher in the 200 individual medley in 2:16.29.

Friday's prelim action begins at 9:30 a.m.

This Freaky Fast postgame report is sponsored by Jimmy John's in Greencastle, Indiana.

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Players Mentioned

Nuna Bamatraf: Sophomore

Ashley Dapore: Junior; I chose DePauw because it had everything I was looking for: phenomenal academic and research programs, as well as the opportunity to continue swimming with a great team.

Maddie Dixon: Sophomore

Katherine Douglas: Junior; I chose Depauw because the campus environment made me feel as though I was at home. I also like the balance of classes I will be taking to get a liberal arts education while completing my kinesiology major.

Rachel Graves: Junior; When I had my first visit here, I fell in love with the campus. It was just the right size for me, and it allowed me to swim while also pursuing a great education.

Allison Lund: Senior

Molly Ruggles: Sophomore; I chose DePauw because I know I can receive a stellar education from a community that cares about my success. I can continue my passion of swimming alongside some of the kindest and funniest girls. I can create and cherish life-long relationships. Last but not least, I go home and brag every year to my dad about how DEPAUW crushed Wabash in the Monon Bell game.

Ali Tallen: Junior

Emily Thompson: Freshman

Sammie Waples: Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Nuna Bamatraf
: Sophomore

Ashley Dapore
: Junior; I chose DePauw because it had everything I was looking for: phenomenal academic and research programs, as well as the opportunity to continue swimming with a great team.

Maddie Dixon
: Sophomore

Katherine Douglas
: Junior; I chose Depauw because the campus environment made me feel as though I was at home. I also like the balance of classes I will be taking to get a liberal arts education while completing my kinesiology major.

Rachel Graves
: Junior; When I had my first visit here, I fell in love with the campus. It was just the right size for me, and it allowed me to swim while also pursuing a great education.

Allison Lund
: Senior

Molly Ruggles
: Sophomore; I chose DePauw because I know I can receive a stellar education from a community that cares about my success. I can continue my passion of swimming alongside some of the kindest and funniest girls. I can create and cherish life-long relationships. Last but not least, I go home and brag every year to my dad about how DEPAUW crushed Wabash in the Monon Bell game.

Ali Tallen
: Junior

Emily Thompson
: Freshman

Sammie Waples
: Sophomore