Bloomington, Ind.--The Indiana Women's Swimming team suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Northwestern. The Wildcats, currently ranked ranked 10th in the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) national poll, won 11 of 16 events. The Hoosiers dropped to 1-1 on the season with a 173 120 defeat on Saturday.

"They're a tough squad," commented IU head coach Dorsey Tierney. "They're certainly the best team my brother has coached in his six years there." Wildcat head coach Jimmy Tierney has more than a love of swimming in common with IU's leader--theyÕre brother and sister. This is the first time that the siblings have squared off. Coach Jimmy leads the series one to nothing--for now.

Although the Hoosiers dropped the meet, they raced really well and had several strong showings. Freshman Jennifer Sonneborn was a double winner for Indiana Diving. Sonneborn took first in both the 3-meter (251.40) and 1-meter (275.55) events. Mamie Goodson and Lori Matthys, also freshmen, dove for the Hoosiers as well. Goodson placed second in the 1-meter springboard (260.40). This was Indiana DivingÕs first competition of the season.

For the swimmers, freshman Tina Gretlund continued her winning ways. Gretlund took first in the 400-yard IM (4:33.8) finishing ahead of IU freshman Kristy Martin (second, 4:38.87), and IU senior Libbie McCarthy (third, 4:38.92).

Junior Jennifer Cristy was Indiana's other individual champ for the night. Cristy took the 200-yard freestyle in 1:52.91. Cristy also took second in the 100-yard freestyle (:52.55), and third in the 50 free (:24.07). The Hoosiers claimed the final event of the evening, the 400-yard free relay in 3:37.07. Freshmen Sarah Bowman and Anne Williams teamed up with juniors Ellie Lallman and Meghan Rice to win the event.

Another strong performance for the Hoosiers came from freshman Megan Ryther. She placed second in the 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:19.58, more than five seconds faster than IUÕs best mark of last season (Erin Rice, 10:24.72).

Coach Dorsey Tierney gets another chance to beat her big brother tomorrow when the Hoosiers compete in the Northwestern Relays at noon.