This week's Missouri Valley Conference swimmer of the week is Katie Taylor of UNI and the diver of the week is Baobao Ji of Southern Illinois.
Swimmer of the Week
Katie Taylor, Sr., Muskego, Wisc. (UNI)
Taylor won three events in a double dual against Iowa and Michigan State on Friday. Her titles included winning the 100 backstroke with a time of 55.87 seconds, the 200 back (1:59.81), and 200 individual medley (2:04.45). All three of these team lead the league through the first two weeks of the season.
Diver of the Week
Baobao ji, Sr., Taiyuan, China (Southern Illinois)
Ji captured the sweep on the boards in SIU's 203-92 win over McKendree on Friday afternoon. She scored 286.50 in the one-meter dive and 318.22 in the three-meter dive. Her three-meter score bested her previous collegiate-high of 307.65.
Upcoming MVC Schedule
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| Oct. 11 |
Missouri State vs. Kansas, South Dakota |
Lawrence, KS |
| Oct. 11 |
Southern Illinois vs. Valparaiso vs. Bellarmine |
Carbondale, IL |
| Oct. 11 |
Indiana State vs. Illinois |
Champaign, IL |
| Oct. 12 |
Evansville vs. Eastern Illinois |
Evansville, IN |
| Oct. 12 |
Illinois State vs. Butler |
Normal, IL |
| Oct. 12 |
UNI vs. Nebraska |
Cedar Falls, IA |