ATHENS, Ohio – The Miami University women's swimming and diving MAC Championships concluded today, with the RedHawks finishing second overall with 652.5 points, behind the 2024 champions, the University of Akron (812.5). At the conclusion of the championships, speciality awards & All-MAC Teams were announced. Nicole Maier was awarded most outstanding senior for her accomplishments this season. 
 
How It Happened:

• The final day kicked off with the 1650 freestyle, where Audrey Conley finished sixth overall (16:55.98) and Casey Stephens in seventh place (17:01.96).
• After that, Angelina Cakuls placed fourth in the 200 backstroke at 1:57.09.
• Nicole Maier then claimed first in the 100 freestyle with a time of 47.77 qualifying for a NCAA B cut. Honor Brodie-Foy was just behind her finishing fourth with a time of 49.38.
• Sara Lahrach-Sanchez finished eighth for the RedHawks in the 200 breaststroke with a final time of 2:17.24. 
• Following that, in the 200 butterfly, Erin Szczupakiewicz finished fifth overall with a time of 2:00.22.
• The championships concluded with Miami's A team finishing second overall in the 400 freestyle relay, with Brodie-Foy, Greta Kolbeck, Kaylin Herbet and Maier coming in at 3:16.92.

 
Up Next: 
The men's swimming and diving MAC Championships will begin on Wednesday, March 6 in Carbondale, Ill. The time is to be announced.  

FINAL STANDINGS:
1. Akron 812.5
2. Miami 652.5
3. Ohio 583
4. Buffalo 442
5. Ball State 330
6. Eastern Michigan 273
7. Toledo 230
8. Bowling Green 149

2024 Women's Swimming & Diving Postseason Awards
Freshman Diver of the Year: Sophie Meuwissen, Buffalo
Freshman Swimmer of the Year: Zita Szoke, Ohio
Most Outstanding Diver: Marialis Kwak, Buffalo
Co-Diving Coaches of the Year: Russ Dekker // Buck Smith, Eastern Michigan
Most Outstanding Swimmer: Abby Daniel, Akron
Swimming Coach of the Year: Brian Peresie, Akron
Most Outstanding Senior: Nicole Maier, Miami

All-MAC First Team
Abby Daniel, Akron
Rebecca Reid, Akron
Maddy Gatrall, Akron
Rachel Sabotin, Akron
Weronika Gorecka, Akron
Astrid Halvorsen, Akron
Payton Kelly, Ball State
Callie Tuma, Ball State
Marialis Kwak, Buffalo
Nicole Maier, Miami
Honor Brodie-Foy, Miami
Casi DiBetta, Ohio
Zita Szoke, Ohio
Gabrielle Brust, Ohio
Gabby McKee, Ohio

All-MAC Second Team
Madeline Dyer, Akron
Kaja Reinhardt, Akron
Aislinn Holder, Akron
Giovanna Cappabianca, Akron
Sara Bozso, Akron
Laurel Smith, Akron 
Clarice Fisher, Buffalo
Greta Kolbeck, Miami
Madeline Padavic, Miami
Kaylin Herbet, Miami
Erin Szczupakiewicz, Miami
McKenzie Grau, Ohio
Julia Strine, Ohio
Lauren Kilgore, Toledo