Colorado State University Athletics
Swimming and Diving Preview - BYU and Utah
1/20/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
Jan. 20, 2006
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Ram Hot... The Colorado State University women's swimming and diving team has won four-straight dual meets after dropping the first contest of the season to MWC newcomer TCU. At 6-1, the Rams are on pace to have their best record since the 2000-01 season when Coach Mattos guided the team to a 10-0 dual meet record.
Knudson Tops in 50 Free... Karin Knudson captured the top-time for the Rams this season in the 50 freestyle at the Matt Gribble Invitational. The sophomore, who also dives for the Rams, recorded a time of 24.28 seconds, just .02 seconds ahead of Senior Liz Jones.
Rams Win Nine In Colorado Springs... The Colorado State University women's swimming and diving team picked up two dual victories over Air Force (172-128) and San Diego State (195-99) in the teams final action of last semester. The Rams had seven individuals and two relays place first. Elizabeth Jones was the most outstanding performer for Colorado State. Jones placed first in both the 50 freestyle and was a part of both winning relay teams.
Hall Of Fame?... Rams' sophomore diver Elyse Hall captured first place in both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events in Colorado State's double-dual matchup with Air Force and San Diego State on Dec. 3.
Mountain West Foes... Head Coach John Mattos has an amazing record of 109-19 against Mountain West Conference opponents. Mattos has a losing record (9-12) against only one conference school, Brigham Young.
Winegarner Backs In... Junior Brette Winegarner set the season best times for the Rams in both the 100 (0:57.96) and 200 (2:04.91) backstroke at the Speedo Cup. Winegarner also appears on the top times list in the 50 (4th) and 100 (3rd) freestyle.
Staley A Staple... Colorado State sophomore Tara Staley appears in multiple places on this season's top times list. Staley holds the top times for the Rams in the 100 (0:53.33) and 500 freestyle (5:04.95) events as well as the 100 butterfly (0:57.95). She also is second for Colorado State in the 200 freestyle (1:55.95) and third in the 50 freestyle (0:24.79).
