Stephens College Swimming
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The swim team's focus is on individual improvement as well as team victories. Each year, there is a wide range of ability levels, but all swimmers tend to improve by season's end. Practices are geared toward specialty training and include dryland training for core body work and strength improvement. Plyometrics, stretch cords and weights are incorporated.
2006 marked the first year Stephens was
eligible to compete at NAIA Nationals and we
were successful in sending 4 swimmers to the championship meet.
As our contingent of scholarship athletes grows, we expect to continue
to field a solid team in upcoming years.
Media Features:
Kelly Adams signs with Stephens (Bowling Green Daily News)
Meet Stephens Athletes
Jennifer (Jenn) Shaw ‘07
Columbia, Missouri
Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Swimming
"The swim team at Stephens is definitely unique. We all work hard, but we also know how to let loose. We are more one big family than a team. This past year, it was cool to represent Stephens at a national level and break some records along the way.”
2007-2008 Schedule
Home meets held at Stephens College Natatorium on Dorsey St.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
| 1/18- 1/19 | Stephens Swimming: Washington University Invitational | St. Louis | TBA | |
| 2/9 | Stephens Swimming: Principia Invitational | Elsah, Ill. | 1:00 pm | |
| 2/27- 3/1 | Stephens Swimming: NAIA Nationals | San Antonio, Texas | TBA | |
Head Coach: Laura
Wacker
Athletic Director: Deb
Duren
News
Stephens 118, Cottey 42
Recap: The Stars put on a good show in their first home meet of the season, winning 118 to 42 over Cottey College. Individual event winners included Jenn Shaw (50 free, 100 free), Emily Younghouse (200 free, 500 free), Jenna Alaner (100 IM), Sara Fehrmann (100 butterfly), Gabie Newton (100 breaststroke), and Chelsea Rutter (100 backstroke). The 200 medley relay team of Lauren Holman, Jenn Shaw, Jenna Alander and Gabie Newton qualified for NAIA Nationals in San Antonio, Texas in March.
Stars Post Dual Wins
Stephens College hosted Morningside College and Principia College for a double dual meet on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Stars were victorious in both contests, beating Principia 51-34 and Morningside 50-32. Emily Younghouse, a sophomore from Cape Girardeau, MO, led the Stars with first place finishes in the 200 and 500 freestyles. Younghouse's time in the 500 free set a new school record of 5:44.57. Jenn Shaw qualified for NAIA National Championships in San Antonio, TX in the 200 IM, bringing her number of qualifying times to three (200 freestyle, 100 butterfly) for the year. The Stars have also qualified for the 200 Medley Relay and 200 & 400 Freestyle relays.
If you have questions about this release, please contact Coach Laura Wacker, 573-529-2241.
Lindenwood 111, Stephens 76
The Stars took on the Lindenwood Lions on November 9th. Although they made the best showing ever against the Lions, the Stars fell short 76 to 111. Emily Younghouse joined Jenn Shaw as a national qualifier, making the cut in the 1650 free and setting a new school record in the event with her time of 19:48.24. Shaw added to her national events by making the time in the 400 IM and 200 back, winning the latter event. Other first place finishers were Lauren Holman in the 100 free, Younghouse in the 500 free, and the 200 free relay team of Holman, Emily Stoutenborough, Chelsea Rutter and Shaw.
