Florida State University Athletics
Noles Prevail Over Miami
11/4/2022 5:07:44 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
Coral Gables, Fla. – After a slow start, the Florida State women’s swimming and diving team came back to defeat Miami on the road, 157-143 at the UC Whitten Pool.
The Noles are now 5-1, 2-0 ACC on the season and have won 20-straight meetings over the Hurricanes.
“I was really proud of how we responded,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “Miami jumped out on us early and we had to really dig deep after the first break. We got behind each other and we had some big swims in the middle part of the meet that set us up to take the win at the end.”
The Hurricanes jumped out in front early, winning the 200 medley relay, 1000 free, and 200 free.
The Seminoles got back on track with a one-two finish in the 100 back, led by Sarah Evans (55.25) in first and Maddie McDonald (56.02 ) in second. Jaden Herbet added key fourth-place points, touching at 56.79.
Miami picked up a win in the 100 breast, but Julia Mansson followed in second at 1:02.09 and Maddy Huggins took third at 1:03.28.
FSU answered with a much-needed sweep of the 200 fly, led by Edith Jernstedt in first (1:59.53), Sophie Freeman in second (2:00.56) and Aryanna Fernades held on for third (2:04.48).
The Hurricanes added two more one-two finishes in the 50 free and 3-meter diving before the break, leaving the Noles trailing 67-83.
Julia Mansson
After the break, FSU put up a huge 100 free as Gloria Muzito pulled ahead in the final 25 yards to win the race at 50.59 and Zsofia Kurdi edged out Miami’s top swimmer (51.09) for second at 51.03.
The 200 back proved to be another close race, this time Freeman was victorious with a time of 2:01.53 and McDonald touched in third at 2:02.50.
Mansson put together a strong 200 breast, cruising to victory at 2:13.84 and Huggins followed in third at 2:17.41.
Miami took the 500 free, but Phoebe Griffiths led a second, fourth, and fifth-place charge, touching at 5:00.27.
FSU answered with a one-two showing in the 100 fly, led by Jernstedt (54.13) and Freeman to tie the meet (54.64) at 123.
“Edith has been awesome for us,” Studd added. “Sophie also had a big day. She scored some big points for us. We had some big swims in that middle part of the meet. Julia’s 200 was also a big win. We also had plenty of swims where we fought for fourth or fifth place, and those can points add up and make a difference.”
The Hurricanes had a slight advantage after 1-meter diving finish with a 1-2 finish in their favor.
FSU capitalized its depth in the 200 IM, placing first, third, and fourth, once again led by Jernstedt at 2:01.56, followed by Anna Metzler (2:03.93) and Sydney VanOvermeiren (2:05.95).
Only needing one point in the 200 free relay, the Seminoles finished second and third.
Samantha Vear
Samantha Vear continued to lead the Noles on the boards, as she finished in third place on both 1-meter (300.83) and 3-meter (292.95).
The men’s diving team was also in action, competing in all three boards.
Jesco Helling finished second on 3-meter, scoring 363.68 ahead of David Vargas (351.60) in third and Darwin Nolasco (336.15) in fourth. On 1-meter, Vargas was the leader for the Noles, scoring 321.45 for third, ahead of Helling (287.10) in fourth and Nolasco (272.18) in fifth.
Helling and Nolasco competed in the platform exhibition, as Nolasco placed third (341.55) and Helling was fourth (336.90). Izzy Gregersen won the women’s event at 256.88 ahead of Jessica Buntman (193.95) in second.
“I like where we are right now,” FSU head diving coach John Proctor said. “We’re getting to the point in our season where we need to start holding each other accountable and fine-tuning the details. We came in here today and did some great things. Sammy had a good day and went after some tough dives. She was right there with two of the best divers in the world.”
The Seminoles will head to the Georgia Invite, which will take place from Nov. 17-19 in Athens, Ga.
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