FORT MYERS, Florida (Nov. 6, 2021) – The FIU women's swimming and diving team remained unbeaten in road contests on Saturday, when the Panthers defeated FGCU in a dual-meet by a tally of 189.50 to 110.50 in Fort Myers.

FIU's record in dual meets now stands at 3-1 on the season and a perfect 2-0 on the road.

The Blue 7 Gold won 12 of 16 events on the day, including all relay races and both diving events. A total of six different Panthers also claimed first-place in individual events.

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"We handled a good team today in FGCU," said Head Coach Randy Horner. "We're proud of that, but we know we've still got a lot of work to do to get better. Being on the road, weather conditions weren't ideal, but the team rallied. They swam tough. Not our best, but it gives us a place [to see] where we're at and now it's time to get a little rest heading into the mid-season [Purdue] invitational."

Julia Miranda highlighted the day for FIU as the Panther won all three individual events in which she competed while helping the Blue & Gold take first overall in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Miranda secured the top spot in the 100-yard backstroke (57.05), 200 backstroke (2:04.92), and 100 butterfly (55.70).

Maha Gouda starred on the boards with first-place marks in both the 1-meter (321.38) and 3-meter dive (317.55), which stand as the Olympian's highest scores of the fall season.

In relays, the group of Michaela Trnkova, Sara Gyertyanffy, Stephanie Hussey, and Elinah Phillip won the 200-yard medley with a time of 1:42.54. Hussey, Phillip, Christie Chue, and Miranda took first place in the 400 freestyle with a mark of 3:28.11.

Freshman Chue continued her impressive start to the season, winning both the 200-yard freestyle (1:53.32) and the 500 freestyle (5:05.65).

Stephanie Hussey took home the 100-yard freestyle and the 200 butterfly with marks of 51.58 and 2:03.84, respectively.

Kelsie Campbell also chipped in with a first-place finish, swimming a top time of 2:08.64 in the 200-yard individual medley.

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The Panthers will have nearly two weeks to prepare before traveling for a big showdown at the Purdue Invitational. Events are scheduled to take place over the span of three days, with the meet beginning on Thursday, Nov. 18, and concluding on Saturday, Nov. 20.

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