July 12, 2011
Swimmer Connell Reaches Championship at Australian Nationals
ADELAIDE, Australia – Northern Arizona junior swimmer Fi Connell recently competed at the Australian Short Course National Championship, advancing to the final round of the 100 meter backstroke and finishing eighth out of 60 competitors, including members of the Australian national team. Connell competed in both the 100 and 200 meter backstroke events, finishing eighth in the 100 back final and setting a personal record of 1:00.58 in the event in Adelaide, Australia.
July 1, 2011
Forty-Five Student-Athletes Earn Spring Academic Honors
OGDEN, Utah – Northern Arizona had 29 student-athletes earn 2011 Spring All-Academic honors from the Big Sky, the conference announced Friday. Additionally, the NAU women’s swimming and diving team earned 16 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) All-Academic selections. Spring sports eligible for Big Sky academic honors are women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field.
June 16, 2011
ABOR Approves Three-Year Contracts for Six Lumberjack Head Coaches
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Arizona Board of Regents approved multi-year contracts for six Northern Arizona University head coaches at the meeting held in Flagstaff on Thursday. The coaches were previously on one-year contracts.
May 20, 2011
Swimming and Diving’s Christensen Earns Academic All-America Selection
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona diver Lana Christensen was named to the Academic All-America At-Large Team , awarded by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). She was a District 8 second team selection.
May 19, 2011
LAA Members Dr. Gerald and Sue Ladhoff to Be Recognized by the PWSA
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Lumberjack Athletic Association members Dr. Gerald and Sue Ladhoff of Sedona have been selected the 2011 recipients of the Advocate of the Year Award by the Phoenix Women's Sports Association (PWSA). They will be recognized at the 2011 PWSA Annual event, Game ON!, which will take place at the Icehouse in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, May 21.
May 12, 2011
Fifty-Five Student-Athletes to Participate in Graduation Ceremonies
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A school-record fifty-five Northern Arizona University student-athletes are participating in spring commencement ceremonies on the NAU campus this weekend and will be commissioned degrees as part of the Class of 2011.
May 2, 2011
Swimming and Diving’s Connell and Lowther Named Mid-Major All-America
SOMERS, Wis. – Northern Arizona swimmers Fi Connell and Emma Lowther were selected 2010-11 Division I Mid-Major All-Americans, CollegeSwimming.com announced on Monday. The Lumberjack swimmers earned All-American honors after NCAA 'B' qualifying time standards at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships in February.
March 11, 2011
Swimming and Diving Ends Season with 1-Meter at Zones
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Northern Arizona diving team completed competition at the 2011 NCAA Zone E Regionals at the Minnesota Aquatics Center on Friday. Senior Taryn Harris placed 22nd for the Lumberjacks on the 1-meter springboard.
March 10, 2011
Christensen Places 11th on Three Meter, Diving Team Continues Zone Meet Friday
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Senior Lana Christensen finished 11th on the 3-meter springboard in the first day of competition at the 2011 NCAA Zone E Regionals at the Minnesota Aquatics Center on Thursday. The Lumberjacks six divers will compete on 1-meter Friday at 10 a.m.
March 9, 2011
NAU Diving Sends All Six to NCAA Zone Championships
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Northern Arizona diving team travels east for the 2011 NCAA Zone E Regional Diving Championships this week. Six Lumberjack divers will compete on the 1-meter and 3-meter springboards with an opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
March 4, 2011
WAC Championships Recap: Swimming and Diving Sets Six School Records, Earns 21 Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team recorded a third-place finish at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships last weekend. The team improved upon its finish from a fifth-place result a season ago with multiple top individual and relay finishes.
February 27, 2011
Record-Setting Times from Swimming and Diving Earn Lumberjacks Top Three Finish at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimming and diving held its position from Friday ending the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championship as the league’s third best team this season. The Lumberjacks finished behind Boise State and Hawaii improving to a top three result after a fifth place finish last year.
February 26, 2011
Swimming and Diving Collects School Records, Season Best Results on Day Three at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimming and diving moved up to third place at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships on Friday with several top performances. The Lumberjacks will look to gain on Boise State and Hawaii who hold the top two positions through three days of competition at the championship meet.
February 24, 2011
Swimming and Diving in Fourth Place at WAC Championships Through Day Two
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimming and diving sits in fourth place after two day at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships. The Lumberjacks posted several impressive finishes including a bronze medal from Fi Connell in the 200 individual medley.
February 23, 2011
Swimming and Diving's Season-Long Quest Culminates at WAC Championships on Wednesday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona women's swimming and diving is several days away from the peak of its season: The Western Athletic Conference Championship. After a full season built around a specific routine of racing and training, the team looks to improve upon its fifth place finish a year ago.
February 23, 2011
Swimming and Diving Opens Up with School Record and Top-Three Relay Finish at WAC Championships
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Northern Arizona swimming and diving’s 800 yard freestyle relay shaved 19 seconds off its seed time and set a school record in the process placing third on day one of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships at the Palo Alto Natatorium on Wednesday.
February 23, 2011
Swimming and Diving WAC Championship Handbook
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Northern Arizona swimming and diving begins its pursuit for the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships on Wednesday. Links for live updates, streaming video, and meet program are available for viewing.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
February 7, 2011
Where Are They Now: Former Swimmer Earns Morning Anchor Spot in Yuma
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was 17 years ago when Maria Hechanova entered the pool for her first swim lesson. Little did she know how that first leap into the water would shape her into the successful individual she is today.
January 29, 2011
NAU Diving Posts Strong Results to Close Out UNLV Invite, WAC Championships Up Next
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Northern Arizona diving team finished up competition at the UNLV Diving Invitational on Saturday with all six divers placing inside the top-10 on 1-meter. The women have completed the regular season and will now prepare for the WAC Championships at the end of February.
January 28, 2011
Lumberjack Divers Place in Top Five Positions on 3-Meter at UNLV Invite
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Northern Arizona diving swept 3-meter in the first day of competition at the UNLV Diving Invitational on Friday. The women finished with top five finishes out of twelve divers competing against UNLV and Air Force.
January 22, 2011
Swimming and Diving Takes on UNLV and UC Santa Barbara
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving faces UNLV and UC Santa Barbara in a Western Athletic Conference (WAC) showdown at UNLV on Saturday. The meet marks the last dual of the season for the Lumberjacks as the team prepares for the WAC Championships next month.
January 22, 2011
Swimming and Diving Produces in Double Dual Against UNLV and UC Santa Barbara
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving turned in three event winners in a double dual meet against UNLV and UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. The Lumberjacks fell 162-95 to UNLV and 150-98 to UCSB but produced a number of season-best and lifetime best times.
January 11, 2011
Swimming and Diving’s Harris Selected Verizon Wireless WAC Diver of the Week
DENVER, Colo. – Northern Arizona’s Taryn Harris was named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Swimmer and Diver of the week, for Jan. 5-11. San Jose State’s Julia Craddock was named Swimmer of the Week.
January 7, 2011
Swimming and Diving Wins in Double Dual against Oregon State and Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Northern Arizona women's swimming and diving posted impressive results at Arizona in a double dual against the Wildcats and Oregon State. The Lumberjacks were aided by several top performances in the pool and in the diving events defeating Oregon State, 160-133.
January 6, 2011
Swimming and Diving Travels to Arizona for Double Dual
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona women’s swimming and diving returns to action in a double dual against Arizona and Oregon State. The team enters the pool at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7.
December 18, 2010
Swimming and Diving Drops Dual to Arizona State, Ardavanis Makes it Four for Zones
TEMPE, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving fell to Arizona State, 150-68, at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on Saturday. Senior diver Taryn Harris and sophomore breaststroker Jaclyn Branning were the Lumberjacks top performers on the day.
December 17, 2010
Swimming and Diving Travels to Arizona State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving heads to Arizona State on Saturday, Dec. 18 for its first road dual meet since Nov. 13 at Idaho. The women take on the Sun Devils at 11 a.m. at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.
December 16, 2010
Swimming and Diving Commits Three for 2011 Class
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving program finished its recruiting season with three signees. Head Coach Andy Johns brings in swimmer Alex Huff (Dallas, Texas) while Diving Coach Nikki Huffman adds a pair of divers in Kali Lents (San Antonio, Texas) and Gwen Smithberg (Seattle, Wash.).
December 4, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Seniors Sent Off with Dual Win Over New Mexico State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Claire Ferro anchored two relays for Northern Arizona swimming and diving and touched out New Mexico State both times in the Lumberjacks 170-130 win at the Wall Aquatic Center on Saturday. Ferro along with eight of her teammates were honored on Senior Day in the team’s last home event of the season.
December 3, 2010
Swimming and Diving Hosts New Mexico State in Final Home Meet
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving faces New Mexico State in a Western Athletic Conference (WAC) showdown at the Wall Aquatic Center on Saturday. The meet marks the last home event for the swimming and diving team this season.
November 20, 2010
Swimming and Diving Falls to Boise State, Connell Resets Pool Record
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving’s Fi Connell led off the 400-meter medley relay with a pool record 1:03.19 in the 100-meter backstroke lowering the all-time record at the Wall Aquatic Center by .11 seconds. The Lumberjacks fell to Boise State, 154-108 in the swimming portion of the meet with the diving events at the Arizona Wildcat Invite included later today.
November 19, 2010
Swimming and Diving Faces Boise State on Saturday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving competes in its first meet at home this season hosting defending Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Champion Boise State at the Wall Aquatic Center on Saturday at 11 a.m.
November 16, 2010
Swimming and Diving Sweeps Weekly Awards
DENVER, Colo. - Northern Arizona's Krista Maier and Taryn Harris were named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Swimmer and Diver of the week for Nov. 10-16. The Lumberjacks opened their season last week with meets against Washington State and Idaho. This week, the team hosts Boise State on Friday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Wall Aquatic Center.
November 13, 2010
Swimming and Diving Downs Idaho, 136-106
MOSCOW, Idaho – Northern Arizona swimming and diving defeated Idaho, 136-106, at the UI Swim Center on Saturday. The Lumberjacks delivered their first victory of the season despite having to compete for the third time in three days.
November 12, 2010
Swimming and Diving Opens 2010-11 Season with Strong Performance at Washington State
PULLMAN, Wash. – Northern Arizona swimming dropped its opening dual meet to Washington State on Friday, 164-98. Despite the loss, the Lumberjacks turned in impressive finishes throughout the meet.
November 11, 2010
Swimming and Diving Team Ready for 2010-11 Season
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving jumps right into the 2010-11 season with three meets in its first week of competition starting with the Vandal Relays on Thursday, Nov. 11. With another strong schedule this season, the Lumberjacks look to build upon their fifth place finish in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships.
November 11, 2010
Swimming Produces Impressive Results at Vandal Relays
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Northern Arizona swimming team competed in its first meet of the 2010-11 season participating in the Vandal Relays on Thursday. The Lumberjacks won all five events in the exhibition meet.
October 15, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Gold Team Wins Second Straight Blue vs. Gold Meet
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving hosted its 28th Annual Blue vs. Gold Meet in the Wall Aquatic Center on Friday. The Gold Team defended its title from last year’s meeting defeating the Blue Team, 69-35.
October 14, 2010
Swimming and Diving Hosts 28th Annual Blue vs. Gold Meet
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona swimming and diving competes in its second competition of the fall season with the 28th annual Blue vs. Gold meet at the Wall Aquatic Center at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 15.
October 11, 2010
NAU Student-Athletes Volunteer at Local Food Bank
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team, volleyball team, and cheer and dance squad spent Saturday volunteering at the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance continuing the NAU athletic department's commitment to giving back to the Flagstaff community.
October 1, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Connell Defends Title at 2010 Pentathlon
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Sophomore swimmer Fi Connell finished with the highest point total for the second consecutive year at the 15th Annual Pentathlon at the Wall Aquatic Center on Friday. Connell finished 80 points ahead of freshman Rachel Palmer as the Lumberjacks completed the first of two intersquad competitions this fall.
September 30, 2010
Swimming & Diving Enters 2010-11 Season with 15th Annual Pentathlon
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team opens the fall season with the 15th annual Pentathlon at the Wall Aquatic Center on Friday, October 1 at 2 p.m.
July 19, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Connell Turns in Top Results at Australian Championships
BRISBANE, Australia – Northern Arizona swimmer Fiona Connell participated in the 2010 Telstra Australian Short Course Championships this weekend at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre. Connell swam lifetime bests in every event with her top finish in the 200-meter backstroke competing amongst the best swimmers in Australia.
July 14, 2010
Swimming and Diving Volunteer Coach Hired as Assistant Coach
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona swimming and diving team promoted Jeana Fuccillo to a full-time assistant coach for the 2010-11 season. Fuccillo served as a team manager last season and also spent two years as an academic graduate assistant in the NAU athletic department.
May 19, 2010
Swimming and Diving’s Christensen Awarded Beckman Scholarship
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Junior diver Lana Christensen was one of two Northern Arizona University students to be named a Beckman Scholar by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation for the 2010-11 academic year. The scholarship contributes to the advancement of undergraduate education, research training and personal development of select students in chemistry, biochemistry, and the biological and medical sciences.
