Mavericks Open Season Friday in Colorado
Oct 18, 2007 | Women's Swimming & Diving
The Mavericks will open 2007-08 competition this weekend with a dual meet at Colorado School of Mines Friday night, then will compete in the Colorado State Early Bird meet on Saturday.
The Squad
The Mavericks return 17 letterwinners from last year's squad that finished second in the North Central Conference and 16th in the NCAA Division II meet. Among the key returnees are Katey Howarter and Jessica Hessel, who helped the 200-yard freestyle team win All-American honors.
The Coach
Todd Samland, a 1984 UNO graduate, is in his 11th season as the head coach of the Maverick swimming and diving team. His 2004-05 squad captured the NCC title. Last year, UNO finished second in the NCC meet and 16th in the NCAA II national meet. UNO was 4-4 in dual meets last season.
Home Opener
The Mavericks will open its home season Oct. 27 in the HPER Pool against Nebraska-Kearney at 11 a.m.
The Squad
The Mavericks return 17 letterwinners from last year's squad that finished second in the North Central Conference and 16th in the NCAA Division II meet. Among the key returnees are Katey Howarter and Jessica Hessel, who helped the 200-yard freestyle team win All-American honors.
The Coach
Todd Samland, a 1984 UNO graduate, is in his 11th season as the head coach of the Maverick swimming and diving team. His 2004-05 squad captured the NCC title. Last year, UNO finished second in the NCC meet and 16th in the NCAA II national meet. UNO was 4-4 in dual meets last season.
Home Opener
The Mavericks will open its home season Oct. 27 in the HPER Pool against Nebraska-Kearney at 11 a.m.
Players Mentioned
Fly/Free/Back
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/ Women's Swimming & DivingMonday, October 05
Tuesday, September 01
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Friday, August 21
