CSU stops Cowgirls; swimmers dominate in first day at Gillette

By Wyoming Sports.org

The scores were close, but the results were the same as No. 16 Colorado State stopped the Wyoming Cowgirls in three games Friday night at the UniWyo Sports Complex.

CSU, 8-1 in the Mountain West conference and 18-2 overall, stopped Wyoming 25-21, 25-23 and 25-17. The loss dropped Wyoming to 2-7 and 3-15.

“We need to work and continue to grow every day on the court,” said UW head coach Carrie Yerty. “The players are doing everything I ask of them. We’ve got a job to do and we’re going to keep working towards that. I think this team comes out and plays tough every night, and that’s all I can ask them to do.”

Wyoming was led by sophomore Lauren Whitney, who finished with a team-high 10 kills, hitting .240 (10-4-25) for the match. She was followed by Jenna Arneson with seven kills and Dani Bedore with six. The Cowgirls hit .130 (32-19-100) as a team.

The Rams were led by Danielle Minch with 13 kills, three block assists and a .308 (13-5-26) hitting percentage. Mekana Barnes added 12 kills and six block assists. CSU hit .300 (46-16-100) for the match and out blocked the Cowgirls 10-3.

The Cowgirls return to action Thursday, hosting Air Force. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the UniWyo Sports Complex and will be broadcast on The Mtn. television network.

UW swimmers off to good start
GILLETTE -- After the first of two days at the Campbell County School Aquatics Center, both the Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl swimming and diving teams have established a commanding lead in the first-ever UW meet in Gillette. The UW teams are leading a four-way dual meet with South Dakota, South Dakota State and North Dakota.

At the end of 12 men’s and women’s first day events, the Cowboys and Cowgirls did not lose an event.

"This has been a great experience and everyone in Gillette has been extremely welcoming to our team," said UW head coach Tom Johnson. "As for the meet itself, I am very pleased with our performance today. The freshmen are getting better and the seniors and upper classmen continue to show leadership," said UW head coach Tom Johnson. "Aimee Stinson had her best time in the 500 freestyle. Eli Bell swam very well and Brett Henehan is learning fast and did well the distance events."

Winning two individual events for the Cowboys were Brett Henehan (1,000 freestyle, 9 minutes, 54.24 and 500 freestyle, 4:48.20) and Eli Bell (200 freestyle, 1:42.50 and 100 freestyle 46.83). Also winning events for the Cowboys were Tommy Gregory (50 freestyle, 21.68), Brandon Fischer (200 IM, 1:58.10), Tyler Miller (three-meter diving, 306.30 points), Matt Urich (200 butterfly, 1:56.37), Tyler Kybartas (200 breaststroke, 1:56.00) and Alex Larkin (200 breaststroke, 2:07.20). The Cowboys also won both relays, the 400 medley relay (3:28.28), and the 400 free relay (3:09.78).

Multi-event winners for the Cowgirls were Stephanie Vint (1,000 freestyle, 10:44.77 and 200 butterfly, 2:09.42), Aimee Stinson (200 freestyle 1:55.28 and 500 freestyle, 5:03.85) Cassie Stelow (50 freestyle, 24.21 and 100 freestyle, 53.01) and Megan Evans (200 IM, 2:10.47 and 200 breaststroke 2:21.87). Also winning events for the Cowgirls were Allie Smith (three-meter diving, 262.20) and Erin Wagner (200 breaststroke, 2:09.21). In the relays, the Cowgirls won the 400 medley relay (3.57.85) and the 400 freestyle relay (3:35.03).

"We swam very well and had a great team performance," added Johnson. "We hope we can continue that tomorrow."

The meet will conclude Saturday morning with another 12-event day. Action will begin at 11 a.m.
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Multi-Event Dual Scores
Women’s Scores
Wyoming 183.00-North Dakota 41.00
Wyoming 188.00-South Dakota 36.00
North Dakota 167.00-South Dakota 57.00
Men’s Scores
Wyoming 176.00-North Dakota 41.00
Wyoming 189.00-South Dakota 33.00
Wyoming 188.00-South Dakota State 33.00
North Dakota 146.00-South Dakota 71.00
North Dakota 137.00-South Dakota State 77.00
South Dakota 92.00 -South Dakota State 121.00