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Abruzzo Named to US National Junior TeamAbruzzo (Denver, Colo./Kent Denver) made the US national Junior Team in the Open Water 10K category.
Abruzzo Named to US National Junior Team
Abruzzo Named Big Ten Freshman of the WeekAbruzzo posted NCAA "B" cut times in the  500-yard freestyle (4:46.11), 400-yard individual medley (4:18.56) and 1,650-yard freestyle (16:10.40) at the TYR Invitational, as Northwestern finished in first place competing against nine schools over the weekend.
Abruzzo Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Tierney Signs Six Swimmers to NLI'sNorthwestern head coach Jimmy Tierney announced today the addition of six new student athletes who signed National Letters of Intent to the Wildcats incoming Class of 2018 and the Northwestern women's swimming and diving team.
Tierney Signs Six Swimmers to NLI's
Abruzzo Sets Northwestern Records in 1,650 Free, NU Wins TYR InviteAburzzo swam the 1,650 free in 16:10.40, breaking the Wildcats record by 0.52, held by Ellen Grigg (16:10.92 in 2009).
Abruzzo Sets Northwestern Records in 1,650 Free, NU Wins TYR Invite
Freshmen Swim NCAA `B' Cut Times as NU Leads TYR InviteFreshman Lacey Locke also recorded an NCAA
Freshmen Swim NCAA `B' Cut Times as NU Leads TYR Invite
Freshman Abruzzo Breaks 16-Year Pool Record Twice in 500 FreestyleAbruzzo swam 4:46.91 in the morning session, topping previous record which had stood since 1997, belonging to Stanford's Amy Oberhelman (4:48.64).  In the finals portion, Abruzzo cut 0.80, swimming 4:46.11 to solidify her pool record.
Freshman Abruzzo Breaks 16-Year Pool Record Twice in 500 Freestyle
Northwestern Host TYR Invitational This WeekendAction gets underway each morning with a preliminary session at 9 a.m. CT followed by finals sessions each night beginning at 5 p.m. CT
Northwestern Host TYR Invitational This Weekend
Badgers Thwart Wildcats Comeback Surge, 162-136Freshman Ellen Stello had a big victory in the 200 fly Friday in season-best fashion.
Badgers Thwart Wildcats Comeback Surge, 162-136
NU Hosts Combined Meet Against Wisconsin FridayBoth the Northwestern men's and women's swimming and diving teams host Wisconsin in a combined meet Friday at the Norris Aquatics Center at 4:30 p.m. CT.
NU Hosts Combined Meet Against Wisconsin Friday
Locke Named Big Ten Freshman of the WeekLocke recorded four first-place finishes in a pair of weekend tri-meets last week.
Locke Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Late Win in 400 Yard IM Gives NU Duals Meet SweepBecca Soderholm won the 400 yard IM for NU with a time of 4:25.65.
Late Win in 400 Yard IM Gives NU Duals Meet Sweep
Purdue, Ohio State Defeat NU at November Quad in West LafayetteFreshman Lacey Locke earned the `Cats first individual victory, swimming a 55.18 in the 100 yard backstroke, NU's fastest time in the event this season.
Purdue, Ohio State Defeat NU at November Quad in West Lafayette
NU to Compete in a Pair of Dual Meets Friday, SaturdayOn Friday at 3:00 p.m. CT, the Wildcats will be in West Lafayette, Ind. to face Big Ten rivals Purdue and Ohio State. On Saturday, NU heads to Chicago's West Side as UIC hosts the `Cats and Wyoming at 1:00 p.m. CT.
NU to Compete in a Pair of Dual Meets Friday, Saturday
Top Two Times in 200 Yard IM Propel NU Over WKU 155-145 FridayNU clinched the win over WKU finishing with the top two times in the 200 yard IM.
Top Two Times in 200 Yard IM Propel NU Over WKU 155-145 Friday
Wildcats Travel to WKU for First Road Meet of SeasonWildcats Travel to WKU for First Road Meet of Season
Wildcats Travel to WKU for First Road Meet of Season
NU Starts Season with Wins Over Illinois, Eastern MichiganJackie Powell (Madison, Wis./James Madison Memorial) registered the best time in the 200 yard freestyle, giving the `Cats the win with a 1:52.26 time.
NU Starts Season with Wins Over Illinois, Eastern Michigan