Completed Event: Men's Swimming and Diving versus Arizona Christian on December 13, 2025 ,
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vs Arizona Christian
Grand Canyon University Athletics
Inha Kotsur
Swimmers Sit Third After Day One of the NCAA Championships
3/14/2012 7:02:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
The Grand Canyon University men’s and women’s swimming teams are both sitting third after day one of the NCAA Division II Championships at the Mansfield ISD Natatorium in Mansfield, Tex.
Michael Branning (20.00) and Buddy Turner (20.07) finished second and fourth, respectively, in the 50 free (pictured on front page). Ivan Nechunaev won the 200 IM consolation final (1:48.48), finishing ninth overall. The 200 medley relay team of Kyle Shores, Eetu Karvonen, Nechunaev and Branning had mixed results this evening. The guys missed out on the championship finals, but won the consolation finals with a 1:28.10. Their consolation time would have claimed the top spot in the championship race.
For the women, Inha Kotsur took home sixth place in the 1000 free with a 10:08.77. Catherine Polito also recorded a sixth-place finish, posting a 23.40 in the 50 free. The 200 medley relay team of Stacey Wymer, Aime Osterberg, Mychala Lynch and Stacey Rudman finished fourth (1:43.85) to close out the night.
The championships continue tomorrow and will feature the 200 free relay, 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free and 400 medley relay. Lynch holds the best time in D-II this season in the 100 fly, while Brian Morrison holds the same distinction in the 400 IM. Complete video and play-by-play action for the prelims and finals can be found by going to www.NCAA.com. The meet will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Arizona time).
Men - Team Rankings - Through Day One
1. UCSD 100
2. Drury 84
3. Grand Canyon 69
4. Grand Valley 67
5. Incarnate Word 64
Women - Team Rankings - Through Day One
1. Wayne State 134
2. Drury 105
3. Grand Canyon 61
3. UCSD 61
5. West Chester 59
Michael Branning (20.00) and Buddy Turner (20.07) finished second and fourth, respectively, in the 50 free (pictured on front page). Ivan Nechunaev won the 200 IM consolation final (1:48.48), finishing ninth overall. The 200 medley relay team of Kyle Shores, Eetu Karvonen, Nechunaev and Branning had mixed results this evening. The guys missed out on the championship finals, but won the consolation finals with a 1:28.10. Their consolation time would have claimed the top spot in the championship race.
For the women, Inha Kotsur took home sixth place in the 1000 free with a 10:08.77. Catherine Polito also recorded a sixth-place finish, posting a 23.40 in the 50 free. The 200 medley relay team of Stacey Wymer, Aime Osterberg, Mychala Lynch and Stacey Rudman finished fourth (1:43.85) to close out the night.
The championships continue tomorrow and will feature the 200 free relay, 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free and 400 medley relay. Lynch holds the best time in D-II this season in the 100 fly, while Brian Morrison holds the same distinction in the 400 IM. Complete video and play-by-play action for the prelims and finals can be found by going to www.NCAA.com. The meet will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Arizona time).
Men - Team Rankings - Through Day One
1. UCSD 100
2. Drury 84
3. Grand Canyon 69
4. Grand Valley 67
5. Incarnate Word 64
Women - Team Rankings - Through Day One
1. Wayne State 134
2. Drury 105
3. Grand Canyon 61
3. UCSD 61
5. West Chester 59
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