Jan. 26, 2017
By Sinhue Mendoza
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame swimming and diving program plays host to the annual Shamrock Invitational at The Rolfs Aquatic Center this weekend. The Fighting Irish will also celebrate Senior Day at 3:30 p.m. Saturday prior to the afternoon session. Notre Dame will compete against Wisconsin (men and women), Grand Canyon (men and women), Nebraska (women), Missouri State (men) and Clemson (diving).
LAST TIME IN THE POOL
Notre Dame continued its strong swimming last weekend despite losing to No. 7/10 Louisville. The women came up just short, 160-140, while men were upended, 179-121. The Irish rebounded nicely, however, as the men defeated IUPUI, 168-117, and the women routed both IUPUI, 199-92, and Indiana State, 207-78.
COACH LITZINGER’S THOUGHTS
On what he looks to focus on in the Shamrock Invitational…
“We’re looking to sharpen up our primary events before we head into our championship meets (ACC and NCAA).”
On sending off his seniors…
“I know that our seniors are looking forward to their last meet at Rolfs. They’re a tremendous group and we’re looking forward to sending them off on a great note.”
On facing some strong competition at the Shamrock Invitational…
“There are some great teams attending this weekend. It’s quite an eclectic group, and I expect the competitive instinct of each group to take over. There will be some great racing for sure.”
CSCAA HONORS
Notre Dame earned scholar All-America accolades from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) on Wednesday. The Irish men and women each earned praise. The men were acknowledged for their 3.22 combined GPA, while the women were awarded for their 3.41 combined GPA.
WE THANK OUR SENIORS
Notre Dame will honor its departing seniors for their hard work and effort for the Irish swimming and diving program Saturday afternoon. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. Below is a list of the 2017 senior class.
Men’s Seniors
Aidan Sweeney
James Lichtenstein
Joe Petrone
Kevin Bradley
Reed Fujan
Trent Jackson
Tommy Anderson
Women’s Seniors
Danielle Margheret
Catherine Mulquin
Christine Stitcher
Katie Miller
Molly Barry
SHAMROCK INVITATIONAL
The Shamrock Invitational will be a two-day, three-session competition. The first session begins at 5 p.m. Friday, while the second session starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. The weekend’s final session gets underway at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Schedule of Events
Friday
200 Free Relay
500 Free
200 IM
50 Free
400 Medley Relay
Saturday-Session 1
200 Medley Relay
400 IM
100 Fly
200 Free
100 Breast
100 Back
800 Free Relay
Saturday- Session 2
1650
200 Back
100 Free
200 Breast
200 Fly
400 Free Relay
Fans can follow live results of the meet through the Live Stats Link on und.com. as well as through both team Twitter accounts, @NDWSwimDive and @NDMensswimdive. A complete recap of action will get posted to und.com at the conclusion of each day’s action.