2017 NEBRASKA SENIORS #HUSKERS. Meet The Huskers 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

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1 #HUSKERS 2017 NEBRASKA SENIORS 27 Meet The Huskers 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

2 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING Nebraska Cornhuskers The Nebraska Swimming and Diving Team: Back row (from left): Head Diving Coach Natasha Chikina, Associate Head Coach Patrick Rowan, Allie Worrall, Julia Roller, Abigail Knapton, Anna McDonald, Kaylyn Flatt, Cassandra Brassard, Lindsay Helferich, Erin Oeltjen, Carla Gonzalez-Garcia, Head Coach Pablo Morales. Middle Row (from left): Student Assistant Katie Ditter, Savannah Savitt, Aimee Fischer, Samantha Hedrick, Abigail Greeneway, Anna Filipcic, Katt Sickle, Katrina Voge, Morgan McCafferty, Olivia Appleget, Shea Bougie, Student Assistant Bria Deveaux. Front Row (from left): Francesca Giganti, Jordan Ehly, Tori Beeler, Dana Posthuma, Lindsey Stalheim, Kara Cottrell, Jacqueline Jeschke, Bridget Pacilio, Gwen Worlton. Name Year Events Hometown (High School/Other School) Olivia Appleget Fr. Fly/Back/IM Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Pius X) Tori Beeler Fr. Breast/Back/IM Parkville, Mo. (Park Hill South) Shea Bougie Fr. Fly/Back/IM Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville South) Cassandra Brassard** Jr. Back/Free Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (Canadian Sports Centre) Kara Cottrell* So. Diving Cypress, Texas (Cywoods) Jordan Ehly** Jr. Breast/IM Las Cruces, N.M. (Mayfield) Anna Filipcic*** Sr. Diving Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Burke) Aimee Fischer** Jr. Free/IM Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest) Kaylyn Flatt* So. Back/Free Centennial, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Francesca Giganti** Jr. Diving St. Louis, Mo. (Parkway West) Carla Gonzalez-Garcia Fr. Back/IM Arlington, Texas (Arlington Martin) Abigail Greeneway Fr. Free Appleton, Wis. (Appleton North) Samantha Hedrick Fr. Free/Fly Pella, Iowa (Newton) Lindsay Helferich* So. Back/Free Odessa, Texas (Odessa) Jacqueline Jeschke* So. Back/IM Augusta, Ga. (Stanford Online) Abigail Knapton Fr. Diving Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Marian) Morgan McCafferty* So. Back/IM Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Reynoldsburg) Anna McDonald* So. Back/IM Evergreen, Colo. (Evergreen) Erin Oeltjen*** Sr. Back/Fly Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) Bridget Pacilio* So. Breast/IM Colleyville, Texas (Colleyville Heritage) Dana Posthuma* So. Fly/IM Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Burke) Julia Roller*** Sr. Fly/IM Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central) Savannah Savitt Fr. Free/Breast/IM Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Preparatory School) Katt Sickle*** Sr. Back/Free/IM Grain Valley, Mo. (Grain Valley) Lindsey Stalheim Fr. Fly/Back/IM Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) Katrina Voge* So. Diving Franklin, Wis. (Franklin) Gwen Worlton Fr. Breast Fox Point, Wis. (Nicolet) Allie Worrall Fr. Free/Fly Phoenix, Ariz. (Xavier College Prep) *denotes letter earned at Nebraska Head Coach: Pablo Morales (Stanford, 1987) Associate Head Coach: Patrick Rowan (Eastern Michigan, 2000) Head Diving Coach: Natasha Chikina (USC, 1999) Graduate Assistant Coach: Emily McCoy (Nebraska, 2016) THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

3 #HUSKERS Huskers Hope to Continue Rise in The Huskers dive into the season riding momentum from outstanding performances in the pool, in the well, in the classroom and in the community during the campaign. Although Nebraska lost a successful 2016 senior class that featured nine contributors, the Huskers return a talented nucleus of 17 swimmers and divers, while adding 11 impressive newcomers to the roster. Headlining the list of Nebraska s returning talent is 2016 NCAA Diving All-American Anna Filipcic. The senior from Omaha, Neb., took 10th on the one-meter board at the 2016 NCAA Championships. Filipcic s performance at the NCAA meet followed a strong showing at the NCAA Zone Diving Meet and a runnerup finish on the one-meter board at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. Filipcic s contributions to the Husker program don t end in the diving well. The three-time NCAA qualifier is also a two-time first-team CSCAA Scholastic All- American and could contend for national academic honors in She is also a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and academic All-Big Ten selection. Anna is a tough competitor and an outstanding person, Nebraska Coach Pablo Morales said. She is definitely a leader for us in the diving well, and she is also a great representative for our entire program. Filipcic leads a deep diving corps that includes junior Francesca Giganti, sophomores Kara Cottrell and Katrina Voge, and freshman Abigail Knapton. While Filipcic produced Nebraska s top scores in the one- and three-meter dives a year ago, Giganti posted NU s top performance on the platform. Giganti finished 17th at the NCAA Zone meet, just ahead of Voge. Voge, a sophomore from Franklin, Wis., finished the season strong at the NCAA Zone competition, taking 20th on the platform and 21st in the three-meter event. Voge could be prepared to produce higher scores after a solid freshman campaign. Knapton, a freshman from Omaha, will fill the void left by fellow Nebraskan Nicole Schwery in the Husker diving group in Knapton joins the Big Red after claiming runner-up honors in the one-meter dive for Omaha Marian at the 2016 Nebraska High School Championships. We feel like we have a strong group of divers who can contend at the conference and national levels, Morales said. Natasha Chikina does an outstanding job of leading our entire diving program and is really elevating the performances of each of our individual divers every year. She is developing a tremendous program for us, and we are looking for that to continue this year and into the future. While Nebraska s five divers are expected to be strong in the well, the Husker swimmers could be poised for a move up the Big Ten standings in the pool. Leading the charge for the Big Red will be senior Erin Oeltjen. The two-time Nebraska captain competed in both the 100- and 200-meter backstrokes at the U.S. Olympic Trials in her hometown of Omaha in Oeltjen owns Nebraska s top returning times in the 200-yard back (1:57.46) and the 50-yard freestyle (23.22). She added a 15th-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly and a 16th-place effort in the 200 back at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. Along with her success in the water, Oeltjen is also a tremendous representative of the Husker program in both the classroom and the community. She is a two-time academic All-Big Ten choice and was a 2016 CSCAA All-America Scholar. She also claimed a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in Erin has some terrific talent that is really just starting to rise to the surface, Morales said. Erin is a great student, a great teammate, a great leader and a great person. She is a two-time captain for us, so that gives you a pretty good indication how much respect our entire team has for her and her work ethic. Julia Roller joins Oeltjen as a team captain for the Huskers in The senior from Naperville, Ill., struggled with a back injury at the end of her junior season, but is a proven performer at the conference level. A leader in Nebraska s butterfly and individual medley groups, Roller only competed in the 200 Erin Oeltjen is a two-time captain for the Huskers in Oeltjen, a senior from Omaha, competed in the 100 and 200 backstrokes at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha Huskers Letterwinners Returning: 17 Newcomers: Big Ten Championship Top-24 Returning Finishers: 8 (10) First-Place Finishers Returning: 10 (45) Returning Academic All-Big Ten Selections: 7 (11) Top Returning Performances from Freestyle: Erin Oeltjen, Freestyle: Lindsay Helferich, Freestyle: Katt Sickle, 1: Freestyle: Katt Sickle, 4: ,000 Freestyle: Kaylyn Flatt, 10: ,650 Freestyle: Kaylyn Flatt, 16: Butterfly: Dana Posthuma, Butterfly: Dana Posthuma, 2: Backstroke: Morgan McCafferty, Backstroke: Erin Oeltjen, 1: Breaststroke: Jordan Ehly, 1: Breaststroke: Jordan Ehly, 2: IM: Anna McDonald, 2: IM: Anna McDonald, 4:21.48 One-Meter Dive: Anna Filipcic, Three-Meter Dive: Anna Filipcic, Platform Dive: Francesca Giganti, freestyle at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. However, as a sophomore in 2015, Roller stormed to a 10th-place Big Ten finish in the 200 fly, while adding a 20th-place finish in the 200 IM. She added a 17th-place showing in the 400 IM as a freshman for the Huskers in A healthy Roller could go a long way in helping Nebraska climb the ladder in the Big Ten. A fourth senior leader for the Huskers, Katt Sickle will redshirt in her fifth year in the program in , after undergoing shoulder surgery in July. Sickle s shoulder, which also kept her from swimming during the campaign, could not prevent her from qualifying and competing in the 400-meter freestyle at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha. Sickle, who is a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and academic All-Big Ten selection, earned her bachelor s degree as an elementary education major from Nebraska in May of She is hopeful that her recent surgery and a year of successful rehab will allow her to produce a fully healthy sixth season in She also will have a chance to leave Nebraska with a master s degree in hand. My injury has definitely limited my training ability, and has been extremely frustrating at times, Sickle said, but it s made me a stronger athlete and individual. My family, coaches, teammates, sports psychologist and other athletic staff have been very supportive of me. While the Huskers lose a proven leader in the water in the distance freestyle events in Sickle, Canadian U.S. Olympic Trials participant Cassandra Brassard could help fill the void. One of Nebraska s top backstrokers, Brassard has competed in the 500 free at each of her first two Big Ten Championships. Brassard, a junior from Regina, Saskatchewan, finished 30th in the 100 back at the 2015 Big Ten Championships, and added a 36th-place showing in the 200 back at the 2016 conference meet. Brassard is hoping that a solid offseason of training can help her put up career-best times in & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

4 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING All-American Filipcic Leads Senior Class Jordan Ehly also could be poised to make a push up the conference standings. The junior from Albuquerque, N.M., is hoping to continue Nebraska s rich tradition in the breaststroke events that includes 24 total All-America awards in the 100 and 200 events combined, including 1996 NCAA Champion Penny Heyns. Ehly produced Nebraska s top times in both the 100 (1:02.66) and 200 (2:14.67) last season before competing in the 200 breast at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha. As a freshman, she finished 16th in the 200 breast at the 2015 Big Ten Championships, before adding a 20th-place performance in Ehly, who is one of Nebraska s hardest workers in training, is hoping for a breakthrough junior season. Jordan came to us as a fairly accomplished swimmer, and we think she is putting herself in a position to make a significant jump in performance, Morales said. Jordan is a really good leader, and she is unbelievable in training. We are looking forward to her bridging the gap in her training and her competitive performance because when she does, it could be pretty special. Lincoln native Aimee Fischer rounds out a fourmember junior class. A distance freestyle and IM competitor for the Big Red, Fischer finished 33rd in the 1,650 free at the 2016 Big Ten Championships, a five-spot jump from her freshman campaign. Nebraska s nine-member sophomore class could play a major role in the Huskers improvement in While Cottrell and Voge are expected to make gains for the Husker diving corps, Morgan McCafferty leads a talented collection of sophomore swimmers. McCafferty, a native of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, competed in the 100 backstroke at the 2016 U.S. Anna Filipcic earned All-America honors on the one-meter board at the 2016 NCAA Championships. The three-time NCAA qualifier was the Big Ten Conference runner-up on the one-meter board. Olympic Trials. Her time of in the 100-yard back at the Big Challenge not only helped the Huskers to the team title, it was also Nebraska s best performance in the event during the season. She went on to finish 29th as a freshman in the event at the Big Ten Championships, and she could be looking to make a jump in the final standings this season Nebraska Swimming & Diving Schedule Date Meet Location Time Sept. 23 Scarlet vs. Cream Intrasquad Devaney Natatorium 4 p.m. Oct. 1 Alumni Meet Devaney Natatorium TBA Oct. 8 at Iowa State Ames, Iowa 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 3 p.m. Oct. 28 Northern Iowa Devaney Natatorium 5 p.m. Nov. 5 Kansas Devaney Natatorium 2 p.m. Nov at Big Ten vs. Team USA Indianapolis, Ind. TBA Nov at Mizzou Invitational (Diving) Columbia, Mo. TBA Nov at Kansas Classic (Swimming) Topeka, Kan. TBA Dec. 2-3 at Jean Freeman Invitational (Diving) Minneapolis, Minn. 10 a.m. Jan. 14 Omaha Devaney Natatorium 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at Illinois Champaign, Ill. 11 a.m. Jan at Shamrock Invitational South Bend, Ind. TBA Feb at Big Ten Championships West Lafayette, Ind. TBA Feb at Last Chance Meet TBA TBA March 6-8 at NCAA Zone Diving Meet Columbia, Mo. TBA March at NCAA Championships Indianapolis, Ind. TBA Ncaa Division I Qualifying Standards Event A Standard B Standard 50 Free Free Free 1: : Free 4: : ,650 Free 15: : Fly Fly 1: : Back Back 1: : Breast : Breast 2: : IM 1: : IM 4: :19.39 Relay Qualifying Provisional 200 Free 1: : Free 3: : Free 7: : Medley 1: : Medley 3: :34.96 Diving Points Number One-Meter Dives Three-Meter Dives Platform Dives Morgan brings such great intensity to the pool every day, Morales said. She has a drive and determination when she is in the water, not just in competition but in practice and training every day. That intensity is contagious to our entire team. Sophomore backstrokers Lindsay Helferich, Jacqueline Jeschke and Anna McDonald should be beneficiaries of McCafferty s contagious competitiveness. Dana Posthuma, a product of Omaha Burke, should be another leader among Nebraska s sophomores. Posthuma produced NU s top Big Ten finish by a freshman in Her 10th-place effort in the 100 butterfly came in a Nebraska and career-best time of at the Big Ten Championships. She added a career-best time of 2:00.96 in the 200 fly at the Big Ten meet, which is also Nebraska s top returning time in the event. With a full year of collegiate training and experience under her belt, Posthuma could be looking to make major gains as a sophomore. Kaylyn Flatt could be poised to fill the space left by Sickle in the distance free events. Flatt, a sophomore from Centennial, Colo., finished 21st in the 1,650 free and 30th in the 500 free as a freshman at the Big Ten meet. Bridget Pacilio rounds out Nebraska s sophomore class after strong showings in the 200 and 400 IM and the breaststroke events as a freshman. While the sophomores are looking to step up their performances in their second seasons, an 11-member freshman class hopes to make an immediate splash. Lincoln Pius X graduate Olivia Appleget and fellow Nebraskan Lindsey Stalheim (Omaha) join Shea Bougie (Lakeville, Minn.) in hoping to contribute in the butterfly, backstroke and IM events. Venezuelan National Team member Carla Gonzalez- Garcia (Arlington, Texas) and Tori Beeler (Parkville, Mo.) plan to add more pop to the backstroke and IM events for the Big Red, while Beeler also hopes to contribute in breaststroke. Two-time All-American Savannah Savitt (Tampa, Fla.), who produced seven top-five finishes at the Florida state championships, hopes to bring speed and consistency to NU s freestyle, breast and IM events. Abigail Greeneway (Appleton, Wis.), Samantha Hedrick (Pella, Iowa) and Allie Worrall could add instant impacts in the sprint freestyle events. Worrall, who like recent Nebraska graduate and sprint freestyler Taryn Collura is from Phoenix, was the 2016 Arizona high school 100 free champion, while adding runner-up honors in the 50 free. Hedrick and Worrall also plan to bolster the Big Red butterfly events. The new mix of Huskers will hit the water for the first time at the Scarlet vs. Cream Intrasquad on Sept. 23, before playing host to the annual Alumni Meet at the Devaney Natatorium on Oct. 1. The regular season opens with road duals at Iowa State and South Dakota State, before returning home to face Northern Iowa (Oct. 28) and Kansas (Nov. 5). The swim and dive teams will compete in invitationals until returning home for a Senior Day dual with Omaha on Jan. 14. The Huskers close the dual campaign at Illinois on Jan. 21, before competing at Notre Dame s Shamrock Invitational (Jan ) as a final tune-up for the Big Ten Championships in West Lafayette, Ind. (Feb ). The NCAA Last Chance Meet (Feb ) and NCAA Zone Diving Meet (March 6-8) will conclude Nebraska s preparations for the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis (March 15-18). THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

5 #HUSKERS Anna Filipcic Senior Diving Omaha, Nebraska (Omaha Burke) 31 +NCAA All-American (HM, 10th, One-Meter Dive, 2016) +NCAA Championships Qualifier (2014, 2015, 2016) +Five Career Top-25 NCAA Finishes (One-meter: 10th, 2016; 21st, 2015; 22nd, 2014) +Big Ten Runner-Up (One-Meter Dive, 2016) +Six Career Top-10 Big Ten Finishes (One-Meter: 2nd, 2016; 3rd, 2015; 10th, 2014) (Three-Meter: 9th, 2016; 3rd, 2015; 9th, 2014) +Nebraska School Record (Three-Meter Dive, vs. Illinois, 2016) +35 Career Diving Victories +Three Letters (2014, 2015, 2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (First Team, 2015, 2016) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2015, 2016) + Academic All-Big Ten (2015, 2016) + Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013, 2014, 2015; Spring 2014, 2015, 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015, 2016) 2016 One-Meter Dive 2nd 2016 Three-Meter Dive 9th 2015 One-Meter Dive 3rd 2015 Three-Meter Dive 3rd 2014 One-Meter Dive 10th 2014 Three-Meter Dive 9th Q&A with Anna Favorite Animal: Dolphin Favorite Candy: Kit Kats Celebrity Crush: Zac Efron Flying All-American Anna Filipcic takes aim at a top-eight national finish and a Big Ten individual championship for the Huskers in The senior from Omaha, Neb., took 10th in the one-meter dive at the 2016 NCAA Championships after earning a runner-up finish in the event at the Big Ten Championships. Filipcic hopes for her best season in the well, in the classroom and in the community as a senior. Filipcic is a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and academic All-Big Ten selection, as well as a three-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (Junior) Filipcic earned All-America honors in the diving well for the Huskers, finishing 10th in the one-meter diving competition at the 2016 NCAA Championships to become Nebraska s first All-American since Lauren Bailey in Filipcic s honorable-mention All- America performance gave Nebraska a 39th-place team finish, which was also the Huskers best team finish at the championships since For the season, Filipcic amassed 15 victories, while racking up 19 topfive finishes in the well. She notched a career-best points to finish as the one-meter runner-up at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. She added a school-record three-meter total of to earn a victory in Nebraska s dual win over Illinois. She added a ninth-place finish (337.45) on the three-meter board at the Big Ten Championships. In her third appearance at the NCAA Championships, Filipcic produced a to take 10th in the one-meter dive. She added a 47thplace finish in the three meter with points, despite taking a zero after hitting the board on her second dive. She led the field after her opening dive of the three-meter competition. Filipcic continued to excel in the classroom as a junior, claiming recognition as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar while also earning academic All-Big Ten honors for the second consecutive year. She also claimed her third spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (sophomore) Filipcic continued to dominate in the diving well during her sophomore campaign, notching 19 top-five finishes, including 11 victories. Filipcic also set thencareer bests at the Big Ten Championships, with scores of in the one meter and in the three meter, good enough to earn third place in both events. Filipcic also qualified for the NCAA Championships for a second consecutive year. At nationals, Filipcic earned 21st in the one meter and 20th in the three meter. A star in the classroom, Filipcic earned academic All-Big Ten honors before being named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in (Freshman) Filipcic exploded onto the scene in her first year diving for the Huskers. She recorded 16 top-five performances, including nine victories. Filipcic set then-career bests at the Big Ten Championships, with scores of to finish 10th in the one-meter and to finish ninth in the three-meter. As a freshman, Filipcic was the only Husker to qualify for the 2014 NCAA Championships. She was the first Husker diver to qualify for the NCAA Championships since Filipcic finished 22nd at the NCAA Championships on both the one-meter and three-meter boards. She also got off to a strong start in the classroom by earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring of Filipcic came to NU from Omaha Burke High School, where she was an All-American in 2011 for Head Coach Steve Guinn. She finished second in the onemeter dive at the 2011 Nebraska High School State Championships, posting a score of that put her eighth on Nebraska s all-time leaderboard. In the summer, Filipcic competed for the Nebraska Dive Club, coached by Kris Hoffman. Filipcic was a three-time national qualifier, including a second-place finish in the one-meter dive at the 2013 Junior Nationals and a fifth-place finish in the same event at the 2013 Junior West Nationals. Filipcic was also a Junior Zone champion in the one- and three-meter dives in 2012 and 2013, adding to her 2012 Region 6 victories in both events. Filipcic was a four-year member of Burke s honor roll, a member of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the band s Outstanding Senior award on the French horn. Anna was born on Sept. 25, 1995, in Omaha, Neb. She is the daughter of Vivi Ann Filipcic, and she has an older brother, Austin. A music major, Anna is a twotime academic All-Big Ten selection and has earned six spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was also a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2015 and She is a three-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over Big Ten rival Minnesota. Career-Best Dives Event Score Date Meet Location One Meter /18/16 Big Ten Championships Ann Arbor, Mich. Three Meter /23/16 Illinois Lincoln, Neb & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

6 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING +Nebraska Team Captain (2016, 2017) +U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (2016) +Three Letters (2014, 2015, 2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2016) +Academic All-Big Ten (2015, 2016) (Fall 2013, 2014, 2015; Spring 2014, 2015, 2016) +Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015, 2016) Butterfly 15th Backstroke 16th Freestyle 33rd Butterfly 23rd Backstroke 26th Freestyle 46th Backstroke 30th Backstroke 31st Butterfly 37th Q&A with Erin Favorite Animal: Jellyfish Favorite Candy: Anything chocolate, there s no way I could choose only one! Celebrity Crush: Chris Pratt I would want to be able to teleport. Erin Oeltjen Senior Backstroke/Butterfly Omaha, Nebraska (Millard West) Erin Oeltjen will be expected to lead the Huskers in and out of the pool as a Nebraska team captain in The senior from Omaha, Neb., enters her final season with 20 career top-five finishes as one of Nebraska s most talented swimmers in the backstroke and butterfly events. She competed at the 2016 U.S. Trials in Omaha in both the 100 and 200 backstrokes. She posted a time of 1:02.37 to finish 40th in the 100 at the trials, before posting a 200-meter time of 2:16.20 to take 56th (Junior) Oeltjen was a leader in the pool, the classroom and the community as a junior for the Huskers. She accumulated 20 top-five finishes, including five victories as a junior. Oeltjen set career bests in the 50-yard freestyle (23.22), 100-yard butterfly (54.42) and 200-yard backstroke (1:57.46). At the 2016 Big Ten Championships, Oeltjen took 15th in the 100 fly and claimed 16th in the 200 back. She added a 33rd-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle. The junior also qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials held in Omaha. In the classroom, Oeltjen earned academic All-Big Ten honors for the second consecutive year. She also claimed a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award as one of of the most committed Huskers across all sports to community service. She was a member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team for the third year (sophomore) After an outstanding freshman season, Oeltjen was even better during her sophomore campaign, earning 15 top-five finishes, including three victories. Oeltjen had a strong Big Ten Championships, setting then-career best in the 50-yard freestyle (23.33) and the 100-yard butterfly (54.79). All three of Oeltjen s victories came in the 200-yard backstroke, with wins against Washington State, Illinois and Omaha. A standout in the classroom, Oeltjen earned academic All-Big Ten honors in (Freshman) In Oeltjen s debut season, she competed in eight different events and produced 13 top-five performances, including four victories. Oeltjen set six career bests in her first season for the Big Red. She competed well at the Big Ten Championships, where she set then-career bests in the 100-yard backstroke (55.81) and the 100-yard butterfly (55.84). Oeltjen also earned herself a NCAA B cut at the Iowa Invitational in the 200-yard backstroke. She got off to a solid start in the classroom by claiming spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of Oeltjen joined the squad as a three-time Nebraska high school state champion in the 100-yard backstroke. She competed for Head Coach Tracy Stauffer at swimming powerhouse Millard West High School, where Oeltjen was a part of three state championship teams. Individually, Oeltjen won the 100-yard butterfly state championship in 2011 and 2013 and finished second in 2012 s 200-yard individual medley. She earned Millard West Swimmer-of-the-Year honors in 2012 and 2013, the NHSCC State Outstanding Swimmer in 2013 and All-America honors in the 100-yard butterfly in Oeltjen was a four-year member of Millard West s honor roll, a member of the National Honor Society and a three-time recipient of the Outstanding Female Student award. The daughter of Craigh and Julie Oeltjen, Erin was born on Sept. 15, 1995, in Naples, Italy. She has a younger sister, Hannah. Erin is a biochemistry major and a two-time academic All-Big Ten selection. She is also a six-time member of the Nebraska Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll. A three-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team, Oeltjen earned a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in Career-Best Times Event Time Date Meet Location 50 Freestyle /20/15 Big Challenge Topeka, Kan. 200 Backstroke 1: /20/16 Big Ten Championships Ann Arbor, Mich. 100 Butterfly /19/16 Big Ten Championships Ann Arbor, Mich. THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

7 #HUSKERS Julia Roller Senior Butterfly/Individual Medley Naperville, Illinois (Naperville Central) 33 +Nebraska Team Captain (2017) +Three Letters (2014, 2015, 2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2015) +Academic All-Big Ten (2015, 2016) (Fall 2013, 2014, 2015; Spring 2014, 2015, 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015, 2016) Freestyle 67th Butterfly 10th IM 20th IM 25th IM 17th IM 21st Butterfly 62nd Q&A with Julia Favorite Animal: Tiger Favorite Candy: Milky Way Celebrity Crush: Ryan Gosling To fly! Julia Roller hopes to finish her Nebraska career on a high note after battling a back injury that affected her success as a junior. The senior butterfly and individual medley specialist from Naperville, Ill., will serve as a team captain in while shooting for her best finishes at the Big Ten Championships. In addition to her success in the pool, Roller is a two-time academic All-Big Ten selection and a three-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (Junior) Roller had a solid season as a Husker, producing eight top-five performances including one victory and four runner-up finishes. Roller won the 200-yard butterfly (2:07.99) in Nebraska s dual victory over Northern Iowa. She also placed second in the 200 freestyle (1:56.86) against the Panthers. At the Big Ten Championships, Roller only competed in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.52) because of her back injury. She finished 67th. Roller earned academic All-Big Ten honors for the second consecutive year and claimed her third selection to the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (sophomore) Roller burst onto the scene in , earning 14 top-five finishes, while setting three career bests. Two of Roller s career bests came at the Big Ten Championships, swimming a 10th-place and NCAA B Cut time of 1:58.54 in the 200-yard butterfly and a 20th-place time of 2:01.93 in the 200-yard IM. Roller also had a strong performance in the 400-yard IM at the Big Ten meet, posting a time of 4:20.55 to take 25th. A star in the classroom, Roller earned academic All-Big Ten honors in (Freshman) Roller was one of Nebraska s top performers at the Big Ten Championships. In her debut season, she compiled nine top-five places, including one victory. Roller s victory came in the 200-yard individual medley (2:10.70) against South Dakota State. She set career bests in all of her events, including three of her best performances at the Big Ten Championships. She swam to then career-best times of 2:01.12 in the 200-yard butterfly, 2:02.68 in the 200-yard individual medley, and 4:19.47 in the 400-yard individual medley at the conference meet. Roller also got off to a strong start in the classroom, capturing spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of Roller competed for Head Coach Sue Welker at Naperville Central High School. Roller finished second in the 200-yard individual medley (2:03.11) and fifth in the 100-yard butterfly (55.77) at the Illinois High School State Championships, earning All-America status. Roller also received all-state and all-conference honors for the Redhawks and swam for Head Coach Mark Townsend s Mavericks Swim Club in the offseason. Roller was a member of Naperville Central s honor roll, a 4.0 award recipient, and a Scholastic All-American. The daughter of Michael and Diane Roller, Julia was born on Dec. 31, 1994, in Naperville, Ill. She has an older sister, Jacqueline. A dietetics major, Julia is a twotime academic All-Big Ten choice and has earned six selections to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She is also a three-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Career-Best Times Event Time Date Meet Location 200 Butterfly 1: /21/15 Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio 200 IM 2: /20/15 Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio 400 IM 4: /21/14 Big Ten Championships Minneapolis, Minn & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

8 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING +U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (2016) +Three Letters (2013, 2015, 2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2016) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar + Academic All-Big Ten (2015, 2016) (Fall 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015; Spring 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) +Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2014, 2015) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015, 2016) big Ten Championships Freestyle 15th Freestyle 26th ,650 Freestyle 30th Freestyle 21st ,650 Freestyle 30th Freestyle 48th Q&A with Katt Favorite Animal: Kangaroo Favorite Candy: Anything Chocolate Celebrity Crush: Zac Efron Teleportation Katt Sickle Senior Freestyle Grain Valley, Missouri (Grain Valley) Katt Sickle underwent surgery in July after competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, and is expected to miss the season. The fifth-year senior from Grain Valley, Mo., is expected to apply for a medical hardship and return for her sixth season at Nebraska in Sickle competed in the 400 freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Trials (85th, 4:21.92), after swimming to a trio of top-30 finishes at the 2016 Big Ten Championships, including a 15th-place finish in the 500 free. Sickle is also a star in the classroom as a two-time academic All-Big Ten choice and a 2016 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Sickle, who earned her bachelor s degree from Nebraska in May of 2016, hopes to complete her master s degree in teaching, learning and teacher education by the end of her competitive career (Junior) Sickle racked up 22 top-five finishes, including seven victories and eight runner-up performances as a junior in Sickle swam to a pair of wins against Iowa State, touching the wall first in the 200-yard freestyle (1:53.79) and 500 freestyle (5:05.12) against the Cyclones. She raced to a career-best 16:47.23 to finish third in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the Big Challenge, helping the Huskers to the team title. At the Big Ten Championships, Sickle finished 15th in the 500 free at the Big Ten Championships after posting a career-best time of 4:46.52 in the prelims. She added a career-best 1:48.78 to finish 26th in the 200 free at the conference championships. She also took 30th in the 1,650 freestyle at the conference meet with a time of 17: She helped the Huskers 800-yard freestyle relay to a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten meet. A Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2016, Sickle earned academic All-Big Ten accolades for the second straight season. She has claimed eight spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was also a member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team for the third time (sophomore) After sitting out a year with an injury, Sickle returned as one of Nebraska s top performers in She racked up 21 top-five finishes, including five victories. Sickle had one of her strongest meets against South Dakota State, capturing wins in both the 1,000-yard freestyle and 200-yard IM. Sickle also performed well at the Big Ten Championships, setting then-career bests in the 500-yard freestyle with a 21st-place time of 4:48.79 and the 1,650-yard freestyle with a 30thplace time of 16: Sickle also worked at a high level in the classroom, earning academic All-Big Ten honors in (Redshirt) Sickle redshirted in with an injury (Freshman) Sickle had an impressive first season in , recording 13 top-five finishes and claiming three victories across eight events. She won both the 500- yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley at South Dakota State to go with her victory in the 200-yard freestyle against Nebraska-Omaha. Sickle set thenpersonal-best times in the 200 free (1:50.51), 500 free (4:54.03), 1,650 free (17:05.86) and 400 IM (4:31.20) at the Iowa Invitational in December. Sickle found success in the classroom as well, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of Sickle graduated from Grain Valley High School in She swam for the Kansas City Blazers and was coached by two-time head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team, Gardner Howland. Sickle was named Swimmer of the Year in 2009, 2010 and 2012 and was a member of a Blazers record relay team. Sickle also was selected to her high school honor roll all four years. The daughter of Mike and Kelly Sickle, Katt was born June 28, 1994, in Davenport, Iowa. She has two sisters, Mikki and Danika, and one brother, Koleton. An elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities education major at Nebraska, Katt earned her bachelor s degree in May of A Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2016, she is a two-time academic All-Big Ten selection and an eight-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. A strong performer in the community as well, she has claimed three spots on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over Kansas, Northern Arizona, Colorado and Missouri. Career-Best Times Event Time Date Meet Location 200 Freestyle 1: /19/16 Big Ten Championships Ann Arbor, Mich. 500 Freestyle 4: /18/16 Big Ten Championships Ann Arbor, Mich. 1,650 Freestyle 16: /22/15 Big Challenge Topeka, Kan. THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

9 + Canadian Olympic Trials Qualifier (2016) + Two Letters (2015, 2016) + Academic All-Big Ten (2016) (Fall 2014, 2015; Spring 2015, 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015, 2016) Backstroke 36th Freestyle 44th Freestyle 47th Backstroke 30th Backstroke 36th Freestyle 62nd Q&A with Cassandra Favorite Animal: My favorite animal is a dog. I love all breeds and can t wait to work with them in my future career as a veterinarian. #HUSKERS Cassandra Brassard Junior Backstroke/Freestyle Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (Canadian Sports Centre) Cassandra Brassard hopes to continue to rise in the Big Ten in both the backstroke and freestyle events. The junior from Regina, Saskatchewan, posted a trio of top-50 finishes at the Big Ten Championships in 2016, before taking 20th in the 100-meter backstroke (1:03.67) at the Canadian Olympic Trials in Toronto, Ontario, on April 6. With two solid seasons and a strong summer of training under her belt, Brassard plans to be a leader for the Huskers in (Sophomore) Brassard amassed 10 top-five finishes as a sophomore for the Huskers. Brassard was a strong performer in the 1,000 freestyle, where she recorded four topfive finishes. She took second in the 200 backstroke (2:11.51) in Nebraska s dual victory over Omaha. At the Big Challenge, Brassard set personal records in the 500 freestyle (4:54.28) and the 100 backstroke (55.58). She produced a trio of top-50 finishes at the 2016 Big Ten Championships, including 36th in the 200 backstroke (2:00.71). She added a 44th-place finish in the 200 free and 47th-place showing in the 500 free, which was 15 spots higher than she finished at the 2015 conference meet. She earned academic All-Big Ten honors for the first time and claimed a spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team for the second consecutive year (Freshman) Brassard had an outstanding first year as a Husker, racking up 15 top-five finishes, including five victories. She set five career bests, with three of those coming at the 2015 Big Ten Championships. At the conference meet, she set a then-career best in the 500-yard freestyle, racing to a time of 4: In the 100-yard backstroke, Brassard earned 30th place with a time of 55.69, while adding a career-best in the 200-yard backstroke posting a time of 2:00.51 (36th). One of Brassard s strongest performances came against Omaha, when she captured first-place finishes in both the 500-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. Brassard also got off to a strong start in the classroom, claiming spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of Brassard came to NU from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, after producing top-10 finishes in the 2013 Canadian Summer Nationals in the 50-yard backstroke, 100-yard backstroke, and 800-yard freestyle. Brassard was also a medalist at the 2013 Age Group Nationals. Additionally, Brassard was a 2013 Canada Games swim team captain and a provincial opening ceremonies flag bearer. She was named the Saskatchewan Athlete of the Month in December of Brassard owns seven provincial records. Brassard maintained an academic average of over 90 percent, earning her Academic Honor Roll with Distinction all four years. She was also a member of the Canadian Sports Centre Saskatchewan Athlete Advisory Council. The daughter of Michael and Wendy Brassard, Cassandra was born Jan. 7, 1996, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. She has an older sister, Alexis. Cassandra is an animal science major at Nebraska. She earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2016 and is a four-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She is also a two-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. 35 Favorite candy My favorite candy is Mike and Ike s or Reece s peanut butter cups. Celebrity Crush: My celebrity crush in definitely Ryan Reynolds, such a hottie! I would choose invisibility or flight. Invisibility because I could pull a lot of funny pranks but flight so I could fly home easier. Career-Best Times Event Time Date Meet Location 500 Freestyle 4: /20/15 Big Challenge Topeka, Kan. 100 Backstroke /21/15 Big Challenge Topeka, Kan. 200 Backstroke 2: /21/15 Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

10 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING +U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (2016) +Two Letters (2015, 2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2015, 2016) +Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2016) +Academic All-Big Ten (2016) (Fall 2014, 2015; Spring 2015, 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015, 2016) Breaststroke 20th Breaststroke 31st IM 70th Breaststroke 16th Breaststroke 33rd IM 45th Q&A with Jordan Favorite Animal: I love horses but I really like turtles. Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers and gummy sours Celebrity Crush: Theo James I would want to be able to travel the speed of light so I could go on vacation anytime I want without having to pay for a plane ticket. I could just take a day trip to the Bahamas or visit Italy for some gelato. Jordan Ehly Junior Breaststroke/Individual Medley Las Cruces, N.M. (Mayfield) Jordan Ehly takes aim at a breakout season for Nebraska in The junior from Las Cruces, N.M., was one of six Huskers to compete in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., during the summer. Ehly, who finished 113th (2:38.72) in the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Trials, owns a pair of top-20 Big Ten finishes in the 200-yard event in her first two seasons at Nebraska. With a strong summer of training and a pair of solid seasons in and out of the pool at Nebraska, Ehly will look to be a leader for the Big Red as a junior (Sophomore) Ehly ended her sophomore season with astounding results, finishing the campaign with 24 top-five finishes, including nine victories and eight second-place showings. Ehly notched wins in duals against South Dakota State, Illinois, Washington State, Northern Iowa and Omaha. She swam to a career-best time of 1:02.66 in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Big Challenge. Ehly finished 20th in the 200 breaststroke (2:14.68) at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. Ehly continued her remarkable efforts in the community and classroom, earning recognition as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, while claiming academic All-Big Ten honors for the first time. She added her second straight appearance on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (Freshman) Ehly exploded onto the scene during her first season in Lincoln. She compiled 24 top-five finishes, including eight victories. Ehly had multiple wins in meets against Northern Iowa, Iowa State and Washington State. At her first Big Ten Championhsips, Ehly set career bests in all three of her events. Ehly s best finish came in the 200-yard breaststroke, swimming to a 16th-place time of 2: Ehly also set career bests of 1:03.31 in the 100-yard breaststroke (33rd) and 2:03.48 in the 200-yard individual medley (45th). Ehly was a star in the classroom as well, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of Ehly came to Nebraska after setting New Mexico state records in the 100- and 200-yard breaststrokes for the Girls 15 & 16 Long Course division. Ehly qualified for the Olympic Trials in the summer of She also qualified for the World Championships and National Championhsips. Ehly was also a finalist at the Junior National Championships for her swim club, Wild West Aquatics. While swimming for her club team, Ehly ranked No. 1 in the state in the breaststroke and individual medley and established team records in the 100-yard breaststroke, 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard individual medley. Ehly was a member of Mayfield High s honor roll, a 4.0 student, and a member of National Honor Society. The daughter of Phil and Janice Ehly, Jordan was born Oct. 2, 1995, in Las Cruces, N.M. She has a twin brother, Philip, and a younger sister, Victoria. An advertising and public relations major at Nebraska, Jordan was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and earned academic All-Big Ten honors in She is a four-time selection to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was also a member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2015 and Jordan chose Nebraska over Minnesota, Kansas, Utah and Boise State. Career-Best times Event Time Date Meet Location 100 Breaststroke 1: /20/15 Big Challenge Topeka, Kan. 200 Breaststroke 2: /21/15 Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio 200 IM 2: /19/15 Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

11 +Two Letters (2015, 2016) +Academic All-Big Ten (2016) (Fall 2014, 2015; Spring 2015, 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015, 2016) Big ten Championships ,650 Freestyle 33rd IM 43rd Freestyle 51st ,650 Freestyle 38th IM 43rd Freestyle 75th Q&A with Aimee Favorite Animal: Dog #HUSKERS Aimee Fischer Junior Freestyle/Individual Medley Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln Southwest) Aimee Fischer will look for continued improvement in the distance freestyle and individual medley events in her third season as a Husker in The local product out of Lincoln Southwest High School improved five spots in the 1,650 freestyle at the Big Ten Championships from her freshman to sophomore season, and jumped 24 spots in the 500 free from 2015 to Along with being a strong contributor in the water, Fischer was an academic All-Big Ten choice as a sophomore and is a two-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (Sophomore) Fischer closed the campaign with seven topfive finishes, including two third-place showings. She set two career bests at the Big Challenge in the 200- yard butterfly (2:06.76) and the 400-yard individual medley (4:25.87) capturing 17th place in both events. Fischer also set a career best in the 500-yard freestyle (4:57.18) to take 51st at the Big Ten Championships. She added a career best (10:52.11) on her way to fifth place in the 1,000 free in a dual win over Illinois. She finished 33rd (17:18.51) in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the 2016 Big Ten Championships while adding a 43rdplace finish (4:29.65) in the 400 individual medley at the conference meet. In the classroom, Fischer claimed academic All-Big Ten honors for the first time, while earning a spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team for the second consecutive year (Freshman) Fischer competed in eight different events during her first season at Nebraska. She placed in the top-five 12 times during the season. Her highest finishes of the season were a pair of third-place finishes in the 1,000-yard freestyle against Northern Iowa and Omaha. Fischer set career bests at the 2015 Big Ten Championships in the 500-yard freestyle (5:03.81), 1,650-yard freestyle (17:14.69) and the 400-yard individual medley (4:31.93). Fischer had a strong year in the classroom, earning a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll for her work during the 2014 fall semester. Fischer joined the Husker swimming and diving team after winning two Nebraska high school state championships in the 500-yard freestyle at Lincoln Southwest. She captured a state title in the 200- yard freestyle in 2013 for the SilverHawks. Fischer also collected two long course and two short course swimmer-of-the-year honors from Midwestern Swimming in a three-year span. She was a member of the Greater Nebraska Swim Team. Fischer was selected to Southwest s honor roll all four years and was named a member of the academic all-conference team in 2012, 2013 and She also earned an academic letter in She served as a Midwestern Swimming Athlete Representative from 2011 to The daughter of Jim and Karen Fischer, Aimee was born May 20, 1996, in Alliance, Neb. She has two older brothers, Alex and Adam. A pre-health major at Nebraska, Aimee earned academic All-Big Ten honors in She is a three-time selection to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was a member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship team in 2015 and Favorite candy Does ice cream count? Celebrity Crush: Patrick Dempsey The power to fly! Career-Best times Event Time Date Meet Location 500 Freestyle 4: /18/16 Big Ten Championships Ann Arbor, Mich. 1,650 Freestyle 17: /21/15 Big Ten Championships Columbus, Ohio 400 IM 4: /21/15 Big Challenge Topeka, Kan & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

12 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING +Two Letters (2015, 2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2016) +Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar (2016) (Fall 2014, 2015; Spring 2015, 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015, 2016) 2016 Platform 31st 2016 Three Meter 34th 2016 One Meter 45th 2015 Platform 18th 2015 Three Meter 29th 2015 One Meter 37th Q&A with Francesca Favorite Animal: A tea cup pig Favorite candy Mini M&Ms or any chocolate! Celebrity Crush: Harry Styles or David Beckham I would like to teleport so I could visit family and friends more frequently and never be late to anything! Francesca Giganti Junior Diving St. Louis, Missouri (Parkway West) Francesca Giganti plans to step up on all three dives in her third season for the Huskers. The junior from St. Louis, Mo., has been a contributor for Nebraska in each of her first two seasons among a talented collection of Husker divers. Giganti produced career bests in both the one-meter and platform dives as a sophomore, and will be looking for improved performances at the Big Ten Championships in (Sophomore) Giganti captured nine top-five finishes in the diving well as a sophomore for the Huskers in , including a pair of runner-up finishes. She set career bests in both the one-meter and platform dives. She posted her onemeter career best (242.62) with a fifth-place finish in a dual win at Northern Iowa. She added her career best on platform (252.85) at the Hawkeye Invitational. At the 2016 Big Ten Championships, Giganti took 31st on the platform (208.00), 34th on three meter (249.55) and 45th on the one-meter board (218.55). She earned academic All-Big Ten honors for the first time as a sophomore, while also making her first appearance on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Giganti also was named an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar (Freshman) Giganti gained extensive experience during her first season as a Husker. She totaled seven top-five finishes and set career bests in all three dives. Giganti set her then-career best in the one-meter dive against Iowa State with a score of She posted a threemeter career-best at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships. Giganti notched a on platform at the Hawkeye Invitational. Giganti s highest finish of the season came in the three-meter dive against Northern Iowa. Her score of was good enough to capture second place. Giganti was also a standout in the classroom, claiming spots on the Nebraska Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of Giganti came to Nebraska after an outstanding diving career at Parkway West High School. Giganti produced a second-place finish at the 2014 Missouri High School State Championships, tallying a score of Giganti earned all-state awards all four years in high school. She also competed for the St. Louis Diving Club, finishing second and third in the platform and threemeter dives at the 2013 USA Diving Summer Junior Zone C Championships. Her scores qualified her for the 2013 USA Diving Junior National Championships in both events. A solid performer in the classroom as well, Giganti was a member of Parkway West s honor roll her senior year. The daughter of Alfonso Giganti and Michelle Schmitt, Francesca was born Feb. 8, 1996, in St. Louis, Mo. She has two sisters, Jasmine and Gabriella, and three brothers, Ignacio, Pietro and Lorenzo. A communication studies major at Nebraska, Francesca earned academic All-Big Ten honors in She is a four-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She earned a spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in She chose Nebraska over Eastern Michigan. Career-Best dives Event Score Date Meet Location One Meter /30/15 Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Three Meter /22/15 NCAA Zone Diving Meet Iowa City, Iowa Platform /6/15 Hawkeye Invitational Iowa City, Iowa THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

13 #HUSKERS 39 Kara Cottrell Sophomore Diver Cypress, Texas (Cywoods) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) 2016 Three Meter 47th 2016 One Meter 50th Kara Cottrell hopes to make a greater impact in her second season among a talented group of Nebraska divers in The sophomore from Cypress, Texas, competed on both the one- and three-meter boards at the Big Ten Championships in After a solid first season in the diving well, in the classroom and in the community, Cottrell will be looking to make greater contributions for the Huskers in (Freshman) Cottrell made her debut as a Husker diver with one top-five finish as a freshman in Cottrell earned her career best in the one meter against Omaha, finishing fifth with points. The freshman also had a career best in the three meter at Northern Iowa, taking seventh with points. Cottrell qualified for the 2016 Big Ten Championships, finishing 50th in the one meter with points and 47th in the three meter with points. Cottrell earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Cottrell came to Nebraska after an outstanding diving career at Cywoods High School. She was named most valuable diver and was a regional finalist all four years. Cottrell was a district champion in 2013 and a top-three finisher at regionals in During her time at Cywoods, Cottrell s team finished as regional champions in 2015 and district champions in Cottrell holds the six- and 11-dive records at Cywoods High School. Cottrell also dove for the Woodlands Diving Academy. Cottrell was named to the distinguished honor roll and academic all-state all four years, while graduating in the top-two percent of her class. The daughter of Sharon and Jim Cottrell, Kara was born Dec. 3, 1996, in Cypress, Texas. She has an older sister, Kelsey. Kara is majoring in chemical engineering at Nebraska. Cottrell also claimed spots on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2016 and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of Career-Best Dives Event Score Meet (Date) One Meter at Omaha (1/15/16) Three Meter at Northern Iowa (10/30/15) Kaylyn Flatt Sophomore Freestyle/Backstroke Centennial, Colorado (Cherry Creek) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) ,650 Freestyle 21st Freestyle 30th Freestyle 42nd One of Nebraska s top young distance freestylers as a freshman, Kaylyn Flatt will look to make an even bigger splash for the Huskers in The sophomore from Centennial, Colo., took 21st in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. She added a top- 30 finish in the 500 free and also competed in the 200 freestyle, setting career bests in all three events at the 2016 conference meet. With a year of experience and a strong summer of training behind her, Flatt hopes to see improved performances to help the Huskers as a sophomore (Freshman) Flatt erupted onto the scene by earning five victories among her 16 top-five finishes as a freshman for the Huskers in She performed well in her first appearance at the Big Ten Championships, taking 21st (16:43.17) in the 1,650 freestyle, 30th (4:51.28) in the 500 free and 42nd (1:50.10) in the 200 free. Flatt also got off to a strong start in the classroom and the community, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of , before becoming a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Flatt joined the Husker swimming and diving team after her relay team earned All-America honors. Flatt competed for the Colorado Athletic Club Stingrays and held 10 team records. Flatt was a 2014 Wisconsin Speedo Champion in the 1,650-yard freestyle and a top-eight finalist in the 500-yard freestyle. A standout in the classroom, Flatt was named a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American and was named to the Cherry Creek High School high honor roll. The daughter of Mandy and Tim Flatt, Kaylyn was born Dec. 30, 1996, in Denver, Colo. She has a younger sister, Ruby. Kaylyn is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science at Nebraska. Kaylyn chose Nebraska over Wyoming and Marshall. Kaylyn is a two-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. She was also a member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in Career-Best Times Event Score Meet (Date) 200 Free 1:50.10 Big Ten Championships (2/19/16) 500 Free 4:51.28 Big Ten Championships (2/18/16) 1,000 Free 10:22.35 Illinois (1/23/16) 1,650 Free 16:43.17 Big Ten Championships (2/20/16) 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

14 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING Lindsay Helferich Sophomore Backstroke/Freestyle Odessa, Texas (Odessa) +One Letter (2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2016) (Spring 2016) +Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) Backstroke 24th Backstroke 38th Freestyle 62nd After a solid debut season in , Lindsay Helferich will take aim at even better performances in her second year with the Nebraska swimming program in The sophomore from Odessa, Texas, took 24th with a career-best performance in the 200-yard backstroke at the 2016 Big Ten Championships, and added another career best with a top-40 finish in the 100 back. With a year of experience and a strong offseason of training, Helferich hopes for more as a sophomore (Freshman) Helferich made her debut with eight top-five finishes, including one victory and three second-place showings as a freshman for the Huskers. She notched three of her top-five performances in Nebraska s dual win over South Dakota State. Helferich won the 100-yard freestyle (53.95) against SDSU. She added a runner-up finish in the 50-yard freestyle (24.63) and a fourthplace showing in the 200 free (1:58.56) against the Jackrabbits. She set her career bests in the 50 free (23.54) at the Big Challenge, after setting career bests in the 100 free (53.05) and 200 free (1:56.73) in a dual victory over Iowa State. At the Big Ten Championships, Helferich took 24th in the 200-yard backstroke, 38th in the 100 back and 62nd in the 50-yard freestyle. An outstanding contributor in the community, Helferich earned a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She added recognition on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll with a perfect 4.0 GPA semester in the spring of Helferich joined the Nebraska swimming and diving program after being part of a relay team that broke four Local Swim Committee records in While competing for City of Midland Aquatics, Helferich was a Futures and NCSA qualifier. She also placed at the NASA Junior National Championships. Helferich was a top-24 finalist at the 2014 Southern Zone Sectional Championships in the 200-yard freestyle and a top- 16 finalist in the 200-yard backstroke. Helferich was named a Scholastic All-American for three years and graduated as the valedictorian at Odessa High School. The daughter of Beverly and Mark Helferich, Lindsay was born Dec. 4, 1996, in Odessa, Texas. She has an older sister, Ashley. Lindsay is majoring in civil engineering at Nebraska. Lindsay earned a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2016, and she was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She claimed a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll with a perfect 4.0 GPA semester in the spring of She chose Nebraska over Illinois. Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 50 Free Big Challenge (11/20/15) 100 Back Big Ten Championships (2/19/16) 200 Back 1:58.68 Big Ten Championships (2/20/16) Jacqueline Jeschke Sophomore Backstroke Augusta, Georgia (Stanford Online) +U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (2012) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) Backstroke 27th Backstroke 35th IM 74th One of Nebraska s top competitors in the backstroke events as a true freshman, Jacqueline Jeschke will hope to make even greater contributions in her second season at Nebraska. The sophomore from Augusta, Ga., produced career-best performances in the 100 and 200 backstrokes at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. After gaining a year of experience and producing a solid summer of training, Jeschke will look to climb the ladder in conference competition in (Freshman) Jeschke produced eight top-five finishes, including one victory and a pair of runner-up finishes in her first season as a Husker in Jeschke won the 200- yard backstroke (2:07.65) in a dual victory over Omaha, while adding a second-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly (2:09.21) against the Mavs. She also notched a fifth-place showing in the 200 individual medley (2:13.41) against Omaha. Jeschke added career bests of 2:05.73 in the 200 fly and 2:04.97 in the 200 IM 2:04.97 at the Big Challenge. At the Big Ten Championships, Jeschke swam to a career-best 1:59.21 to take 27th in the 200 back. She added a 35th-place finish in the 100 backstroke (56.16) and took 74th in 200 IM at the conference meet. Jeschke also started strong in the classroom, earning spots on the Nebraska Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Jeschke joined the Husker swimming and diving team after an outstanding career with the Aiken-Augusta swim team. While swimming for Aiken-Augusta, Jeschke set 50 team records. She was ranked in the top-10 nationally five times and made finals at Junior Nationals. Jeschke was also a participant and qualifier at the 2012 Olympic Trials. An impressive performer in the classroom, she earned scholastic All-America honors, a top GPA and a spot on the University of Stanford Online High School honor roll. Jeschke was also a member of National Honor Society. The daughter of Peggy and Bob Jeschke, Jacqueline was born July 30, 1997, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has a younger sister, Jenny, and a younger brother, Mike. Jacqueline is a nutrition, exercise and health science major at Nebraska. She made the Nebraska Scholar- Athete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of , and earned a spot on the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over LSU, Penn State, South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech. Career-Best Times Event Score Meet (Date) 100 Back Big Ten Championships (2/19/16) 200 Back 1:59.21 Big Ten Championships (2/20/16) 200 IM 2:04.97 Big Challenge (11/20/15) THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

15 #HUSKERS 41 Morgan McCafferty Sophomore Backstroke/Individual Medley Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Reynoldsburg) +U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (2016) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) Backstroke 29th Backstroke 41st IM 69th One of Nebraska s top freshmen a year ago, Morgan McCafferty hopes that a year of experience and training will lead to even better performances in The sophomore from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, posted a career best in the 100-yard backstroke to help the Huskers win the Big Challenge team title in November of She went on to finish 29th in the event at the 2016 Big Ten Championships, before competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., in the 100-meter back in June. She posted a time of 1:04.18 in Omaha, defeating nearly 40 swimmers on her way to a tie for 120th. In addition to looking for improved times in the 100 and 200 back, McCafferty also hopes to contribute at a higher level in the individual medley events throughout her sophomore campaign (Freshman) McCafferty produced 10 top-five finishes, including one victory in her freshman season with the Huskers. She helped the Huskers to the team title at the Big Challenge with career performances in the 100-yard backstroke (55.19), 200-yard backstroke (2:00.13), 100-yard butterfly (56.86) and 200-yard individual medley (2:04.05). At the 2016 Big Ten Championships, McCafferty finished 29th in the 100-yard backstroke, 41st in the 200 back and 69th in the 200-yard individual medley. She earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of , and was a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. McCafferty came to Nebraska after earning All-America and all-state honors at Reynoldsburg High School in Ohio. McCafferty earned sixth place in the 100-yard backstroke both her junior and senior years at the state meet. She also earned a seventh-place finish in the 200-yard individual medley her junior year. McCafferty competed for the Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio. She was a national qualifier in the 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard individual medley. McCafferty made honor roll all four years at Reynoldsburg High School. The daughter of Cathy Cicak and Colin McCafferty, Morgan was born Aug. 17, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio. She has one sister, Shannon, and two brothers, Patrick and Jake. Morgan is a social science education major. She earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over Navy, Air Force, West Virginia and Marshall. Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 100 Back Big Challenge (11/21/15) 200 Back 2:00.13 Big Challenge (11/22/15) 200 IM 2:04.05 Big Challenge (11/20/15) Anna McDonald Sophomore Backstroke/Individual Medley Evergreen, Colorado (Evergreen) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) IM 32nd Backstroke 34th IM 36th After an encouraging freshman season, Anna McDonald hopes to build on several strong performances in her second year with the Huskers. The sophomore backstroke and individual medley swimmer notched a trio of top-36 finishes at the 2016 Big Ten Championships (Freshman) McDonald made a strong first impression with the Huskers, closing her freshman campaign with 23 topfive performances, including four runner-up finishes. She notched four career bests to help Nebraska to a team title at the Big Challenge. McDonald was the Big Challenge runner-up in the 200 (2:01.60) and 400-yard individual medley (4:21.48). She added a fourth-place finish in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1: She also posted a career-best time of in the 100 back. At the Big Ten Championships, McDonald finished 32nd in the 400 IM, 34th in the 200 backstroke and 36th in the 200 IM. McDonald also got off to a solid start in the clasroom and the community. She earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of , and she was a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. McDonald came to Nebraska following an outstanding career at Evergreen High School. McDonald s team was crowned Colorado Class 4A state champions in both 2014 and She earned second-place at the state championships in the 200-yard individual medley in Her 400-yard freestyle relay team also earned a state title. McDonald also swam for the Jeffco Hurricanes. She earned a top-eight finish at sectionals in the 200-yard backstroke, with her team capturing a second-place finish. McDonald was a standout in the classroom, earning a spot on Evergreen High School s honor roll as well as being named a Scholastic All- American. McDonald was also a member of National Honor Society. The daughter of Susan and John McDonald, Anna was born on Dec. 23, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. She has two younger sisters, Kate and Maggie. Anna is a nutrition, exercise and health science major. She claimed spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over Vermont, Utah, Bucknell and Villanova. Career-Best Times Event Score Meet (Date) 100 Back Big Challenge (11/21/15) 200 Back 1:59.99 Big Challenge (11/22/15) 200 IM 2:01.60 Big Challenge (11/20/15) 400 IM 4:21.48 Big Challenge (11/21/15) 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

16 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING Bridget Pacilio Sophomore Breaststroke/Individual Medley Colleyville, Texas (Colleyville Heritage) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) IM 29th Breaststroke 43rd IM 51st Bridget Pacilio hopes to build on a solid freshman season as she looks for continually improving performances in The sophomore breaststroke and individual medley swimmer from Colleyville, Texas, set three career bests at the 2016 Big Ten Championships, including a time of 4:22.28 to take 29th in the 400-yard IM (Freshman) Pacilio accumulated 17 top-five finishes, including a pair of runner-up showings as a freshman. At the Big Ten Championships, Pacilio took 29th with a careerbest 4:22.28 in the 400-yard individual medley. She also finished 43rd in the 200-yard breaststroke with a career-best time of 2:18.70 at the conference meet. She added a 51st-place finish with a career-best 2:04.02 in the 200 IM at the Big Ten Championships. Early in the season, she swam to a career-best 100- yard breaststroke time of 1:06.81 to finish fourth and help the Huskers to a dual team victory over Illinois. In the classroom, Pacilio earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She also claimed a spot on the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team for her commitment to community service. Pacilio joined Nebraska after a stellar high school career. At Colleyville Heritage, Pacilio was a state qualifier and earned all-state honors. Pacilio was named swimmer of the year at the 2014 Texas District 7-5A Championships, after leading her team to a district title. At the meet, Pacilio captured individual victories in the 200-yard individual medley, 100-yard breaststroke and was a member of the first-place 200- yard medley relay and 400-yard freestyle relay teams. Pacilio also swam for the North Texas Nadadores. She was a qualifier for the Winter Junior Nationals. Pacilio was also strong in the classroom, earning USA Swimming Scholastic All-America honors. The daughter of Nancy and Bill Pacilio, Bridget was born March 17, 1997, in Arlington, Texas. She has an older sister, Rachel. Bridget is majoring in agribusiness and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over TCU and Arkansas. Career-Best Times Event Time Meet (Date) 200 IM 2:04.02 Big Ten Championships (2/18/16) 400 IM 4:22.28 Big Ten Championships (2/19/16) 100 Breast 1:06.81 Illinois (1/23/16) 200 Breast 2:18.70 Big Ten Championships (2/20/16) Dana Posthuma Sophomore Butterfly/Individual Medley Omaha, Nebraska (Omaha Burke) +One Letter (2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) Butterfly 10th Butterfly 28th IM 45th One of Nebraska s top butterfly performers as a true freshman, Dana Posthuma hopes for even stronger results in The sophomore from Omaha, Neb., finished 10th in the butterfly at the 2016 Big Ten Championships and added a 28th-place effort in the 200 fly at the conference meet. With a full year of collegiate experience and a solid summer of training, Posthuma could be poised for an impressive sophomore season for the Huskers (Freshman) Posthuma produced 19 top-five finishes, including one victory and three runner-up performances in her freshman season as a Husker. Posthuma won the 200-butterfly (2:06.82) in a dual victory over South Dakota State. She added career bests of in the 100 fly (10th), 2:00.96 in the 200 fly (28th), and 2:03.38 in the 200 individual medley (45th) at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. A standout in the classroom, Posthuma claimed spots on the Nebraska Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Posthuma came to the Nebraska swimming and diving team after claiming three All-America honors during her high school career. Posthuma was a two-time Nebraska state champion in the 100-yard butterfly, setting the state record in the event. At the state championships, Posthuma also earned second- and third-place finishes in the 200-yard individual medley in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Posthuma set a Midwest record while competing for Greater Omaha Aquatics. Posthuma was named to the Metro academic all-conference team in 2014 and She was also a member of the National Honor Society and an academic letterwinner. The daughter of Audrey and Dave Posthuma, Dana was born Nov. 24, 1996, in Omaha, Neb. She has two sisters, Tasha and Kelli. A dietetics major, Dana earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Career-Best Times Event Score Meet (Date) 100 Fly Big Ten Championships (2/19/16) 200 Fly 2:00.96 Big Ten Championships (2/18/16) 200 IM 2:03.38 Big Ten Championships (2/18/16) THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

17 #HUSKERS 43 Katrina Voge Sophomore Diving Franklin, Wisconsin (Franklin) +One Letter (2016) +CSCAA Scholar All-American (HM, 2016) (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) +Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2016) 2016 Platform 17th 2016 Three Meter 25th 2016 One Meter 31st A solid diver for Nebraska as a true freshman, Katrina Voge will look for continued improvement in The sophomore from Franklin, Wis., produced strong performances for the Huskers in all three dives in her first season, including a 17th-place finish on the platform at the 2016 Big Ten Championships. She added a second top-25 conference finish in the three-meter event (Freshman) Voge captured 13 top-five finishes, including four third-place showings as a freshman for the Huskers in Voge notched a pair of those third-place finishes in Nebraska s dual victory over South Dakota State, posting a score of in the one-meter and in the three meter. She set career bests with a one-meter total of to take seventh at the Hawkeye Invitational. She also finished fourth on platform at Iowa with a career-best Voge established a career best with a to tie for third in the three-meter dive in a dual victory over Omaha. Voge competed in all three dives at the Big Ten Championships, finishing 17th on platform (234.55), 25th on three meter (273.45) and 31st on the one-meter dive (237.55). Voge earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Voge came to Nebraska after capturing All-America honors in During her senior year at Franklin High School in Wisconsin, Voge earned third at state and broke a state record. She finished fifth and seventh her junior and sophomore seasons, respectively. While competing for the Schroeder Diving Team, Voge qualified for USA Diving Nationals. Voge was a Scholastic All-American in She was a four-year member of Franklin High s honor roll and a member of National Honor Society. The daughter of Loretta Voge and Steve Fabiszak, Katrina was born Dec. 18, 1996, in Milwaukee, Wis. Katrina is majoring in English at Nebraska. She earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of She was also a member of the 2016 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. She chose Nebraska over Northwestern, Rider and Illinois. Career-Best Dives Event Time Meet (Date) One Meter Hawkeye Invitational (12/4/15) Three Meter at Omaha (1/15/16) Platform Hawkeye Invitational (12/6/15) Olivia Appleget Freshman Butterfly/Backstroke/Individual Medley Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln Pius X) +12-Time Finalist at Nebraska State Swimming Championships +Nebraska Academic All-State One of the top swimmers in the state of Nebraska as a senior in 2016, Olivia Appleget hopes to help the Huskers in the butterfly, backstroke and individual medley events in The freshman from Lincoln was a 12-time finalist at the Nebraska High School Swimming Championships and helped Pius X to a third-place team finish in Appleget is one of three Nebraska natives in the freshman class, joining Omahans Abigail Knapton and Lindsey Stalheim. Appleget helped Coach Mike Witt and Lincoln Pius X land a third-place finish at the Nebraska Class A State Girls Swimming and Diving Championships in Appleget was a 12-time top-eight finisher at the state championships, while earning three letters in swimming. She also aided club coach Norma Balogh and the Lincoln Select Swimming Team to 13 consecutive age-group state meet championships. An academic all-state selection, Appleget was also a member of National Honor Society at Lincoln Pius X. The daughter of Carin and Andrew Appleget, Olivia was born Oct. 31, 1997, in San Diego, Calif. She has an older sister, Avery, and six brothers, Noah, AJ, Isaac, Jake, Manny and Nate. Olivia is majoring in English at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Seattle University, Colorado State and College of St. Benedict s. Q&A WITH OLIVIA Favorite animals: Ducks Favorite candy: Reese s Celebrity crush: Denzel Washington Favorite childhood memory: Petting SHAMU at SeaWorld What are your pre-meet rituals? I m not big on rituals or superstitions...i try to just wake up confident, come ready to compete, and leave everything in the water. Flying What is your dream job? Is there a profession where you read, write, and bake all day? If so, then that job :) 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

18 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING Tori Beeler Freshman Breaststroke/Backstroke/Individual Medley Parkville, Mo. (Park Hill South) +All-American (200 IM, 2016) +Missouri State Champion (100 Free, 200 IM, 2016) +Kansas City Star All-Metro Swimmer of the Year (2014, 2015, 2016) +All-Metro First-Team (Kansas City Star) (200 IM, 200 Free, 400 Free Relay) +Four-Time Park Hill South Most Valuable Swimmer One of the most successful swimmers in the Kansas City area and the state of Missouri over the last several years, Tori Beeler hopes to make a splash for the Huskers in several events as a freshman. The Kansas City Star All-Metro Swimmer of the Year each of the last three seasons, Beeler was the Missouri state champion in both the 200 individual medley and the 100 freestyle as a senior in She hopes to help the Huskers in the IM, breaststroke and backstroke in Beeler arrived at Nebraska holding Park Hill South High records in nine events. She was also Park Hill South s most valuable swimmer all four years. Beeler was the Kansas City Star All-Metro Swimmer of the Year in 2014, 2015 and As a senior, Beeler won the 2016 Missouri state title in the 100-yard free and the 200-yard IM. She was all-conference in both events, setting a conference record in the 200 IM. She posted an automatic qualifying time for 2016 All-America honors in the 200 IM. Beeler was also a Kansas City Star All-Metro first-team selection in the 200 IM, 200 freestyle relay, and the 400 free relay as a senior. The daughter of Audrea and Steve Beeler, Tori was born Aug. 1, 1997 in Kansas City, Mo. Tori has a younger brother, Cody. Tori plans to major in forensic science at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Illinois, Arizona State, South Carolina, Arkansas and New Mexico State. Q&A WITH TORI Favorite animals: Octopus Favorite candy: Anything with chocolate Celebrity crush: Chris Pine, Colin O Donoghue or Heath Ledger Favorite childhood memory: We always go down to Table Rock Lake by the Ozarks, when I was around five, I went tubing with the big kids. It s just so much fun whenever we go to the lake. What are your pre-meet rituals? For every single meet I have to have my lucky bandana somewhere with me and for relays I make the group shake it out. To be able to read people s minds. I hate not knowing things! What is your dream job? To be a medical examiner and figure out how or why someone died. It sounds gross but I think it would be really cool Shea Bougie Freshman Butterfly/Backstroke/Individual Medley Lakeville, Minnesota (Lakeville South) +All-Minnesota Selection +Section 1AA Champion (2016) +NISCA Scholastic All-American A talented all-around swimmer, Shea Bougie hopes to help the Huskers in the butterfly, backstroke and individual medley events as a freshman in The All-Minnesota selection out of Lakeville South High School helped her Riptide Swim to state championships in 2015 and Outside of the pool, Bougie was a stronger performer in the classroom, earning Scholastic All-America honors. A six-time letterwinner, Bougie helped Lakeville South to a fifth-place finish at the Minnesota state championships. From 2010 to 2013, Bougie earned all-conference honors, while adding all-state accolades in 2014 and The 2016 Section 1AA champion was undefeated in her individual conference races. Bougie aided her Riptide Swim Team to the 2015 Class AA state championship and the 2016 Class AAA state championship. Bougie was a member of National Honors Society and earned the Magna Cum Laude, Honor Roll. She was an NISCA Scholastic All-American in Bougie won the South Suburban Conference Award while attending Lakeville South. The daughter of Kara and David Barnes and Joseph and Heidi Bougie, Shea was born July 23, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minn. Shea has four sisters, Kate, Ally, Maddie, and Lily and two brothers, Sam and Vinny. She is a marketing major at Nebraska. Shea chose Nebraska over Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Q&A WITH SHEA Favorite animals: Turtles Favorite candy: Sour Patch Watermelon Celebrity crush: Taylor Lautner Favorite childhood memory: Cabin trips What are your pre-meet rituals? Noodles & Company, Music Teleportation What is your dream job? Astronaut THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

19 +Venezuelan National Team (Pan American Games, 2015) +High School All-American +All-Texas Selection +Three-Time Texas State Finalist +Nine-Time District Champion #HUSKERS Carla Gonzalez-Garcia Freshman Backstroke/Individual Medley Arlington, Texas (Arlington Martin) A member of the Venezuelan National Team that competed at the 2015 Pan American Games, Carla Gonzalez-Garcia hopes to make immediate contributions for the Huskers in the backstroke and individual medley events. Gonzalez-Garcia was a threetime state finalist and a nine-time district champion at Arlington Martin High School in Texas, while also earning All-America honors in the pool. Gonzalez-Garcia swam for James Martin High School in Arlington, Texas, under Coach Jon Ivonen. She was a nine-time district champion at James Martin. Gonzalez-Garcia helped James Martin High School land fifth place at Regionals by reeling in the victory in the 200 individual medley. She earned All-America and all-state honors in Texas and was Arlington s April 2014 student-athlete of the month. Gonzalez-Garcia was a three-time state finalist. Gonzalez-Garcia is a member of the Venezuelan National Team and went to the 2015 Pan American Games. She was a member of National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, and was an honor student. administration major at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Rutgers and South Carolina. Q&A WITH CARLA Favorite animals: Dogs Favorite candy: Twizzlers Celebrity crush: Dylan and Cole Sprouse Favorite childhood memory: Going to my grandparents house What are your pre-meet rituals? I visualize my race and what would my face and feelings be if I go the time I want to go. I would like to be able to read minds, but I think there are some things that are better not to know. Therefore, I would like to be invisible and disappear whenever I want to. 45 The daughter of Maria Garcia and Gilberto Gonzalez, Carla was born Dec. 17, 1997 in Merida, Venezuela. Carla has one older brother, Carlos. Carla is a business What is your dream job? Accountant or logistician +Four-Time Junior National Qualifier +All-Wisconsin Selection (50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Free Relay, 200 Free Relay) +USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Abigail Greeneway Freshman Freestyle Appleton, Wisconsin (Appleton North) Abigail Greeneway joins Gwen Worlton as a pair of Wisconsin swimmers in Nebraska s freshman class. Greeneway hopes to make an instant impact in Nebraska s sprint freestyle group, while also contributing in the Husker relay events. A four-time Junior National qualifier, Greeneway was Wisconsin All- State selection in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events. She qualified for the Wisconsin High School state championships in five events on four occasions. Greeneway was a four-time Junior National qualifier and helped her Fox Valley Wave team to six consecutive Wisconsin state championships. An all-state performer in the 50 and 100-yard freestyles and the 100 and 200 free relays, Greeneway helped Appleton North High School to the 2016 Fox Valley Conference championship as a senior in Greeneway was a first-team all-conference swimmer and a state qualifier in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 medley relay, 200 free relay and 400 free relay all four years. Not only was Greeneway a standout in the pool, she excelled in the classroom and earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-America honors. has a younger sister, Allison. Abigail is majoring in international business at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. Q&A WITH ABIGAIl Favorite animals: Giraffes Favorite candy: Reese s peanut butter cup Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling Favorite childhood memory: Spending summer weekends with my cousins at our cottage in Northern Wisconsin What are your pre-meet rituals? Peanut butter and bagels Power mimicry What is your dream job? Diplomat The daughter of Susan and Todd Greeneway, Abigail was born Sept. 18, 1997 in Geneva, Ill. Abigail 2015 & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

20 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING +First-Team All-Iowa (100 Fly, 200 Free) +Second-Team All-Iowa (200 Free) +Two-Time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Samantha Hedrick Freshman Freestyle/Butterfly Pella, Iowa (Newton) Samantha Hedrick hopes to make an immediate impact in Nebraska s sprint freestyle group in The freshman from Pella, Iowa, could also contribute in the butterfly. Hedrick was an All-Iowa performer in the 100 fly and the 200 freestyle. In addition to her success in the pool, Hedrick was also a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. Hedrick helped Newton High School and Coach Sarah Patterson to four straight North Central Conference championships. Hedrick captured all-district honors in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 fly and the medley relay. She was also an all-district honoree all four of her high school seasons in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay. In 2015, Hedrick made the All-Iowa Elite Team and the Senior Scholastic Team. In both 2014 and 2015, Hedrick made the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team. Hedrick was a first-team all-state performer in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle. She also earned second-team all-state honors in the 100 fly. She excelled in the pool and the classroom, earning honor roll recognition throughout her career at Newton High School. The daughter of Jennie Hedrick-Rozenberg and Daniel Adams, Samantha was born June 30, 1998 in Pella, Iowa. Samantha has a younger sister, Macie, and younger brother, Joseph. Samantha is management major at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Iowa. Q&A WITH SamaNTHA Favorite animals: Elephant Favorite candy: Chewy sweet tarts Celebrity crush: Patrick Dempsey Favorite childhood memory: Growing up with my best friend by my side What are your pre-meet rituals? Normally eat Panera. Occasionally listen to music but mainly just talk to teammates to keep my mind off things Reading minds What is your dream job? I want to run a pool or a gym along with coaching swimming. +Nebraska High School State Runner-Up (One-Meter Diving, 2016) +Region 8 Runner-Up (One-Meter Diving, 2016) Abigail Knapton Freshman Diving Omaha, Nebraska (Omaha Marian) The lone diver in Nebraska s freshman class, Abigail Knapton hopes to add to a talented collection of Husker divers in Knapton, who was the state runner-up in the one-meter dive at the Nebraska High School Championships as a senior at Omaha Marian, was also the runner-up at the Region 8 Championships. Knapton is one of three Nebraskans in the Huskers freshman class, joining fellow Omahan Lindsey Stalheim and Olivia Appleget from Lincoln. Knapton was one of the state s top divers as a senior at Omaha Marian High School in The Nebraska state runner-up in the one-meter dive as a senior, Knapton helped the Crusaders to a state runner-up finish as a team. Knapton was also the runner-up at the Region 8 Championships. A strong performer in the classroom as well, Knapton earned the President s Award for Educational Excellence. She was also an honor roll student at Omaha Marian throughout her high school career. Q&A WITH ABIGAIl Favorite animals: Elephants Favorite candy: Razzlers and Gobstoppers Celebrity crush: Ansel Elgort Favorite childhood memory: Camping in Okoboji What are your pre-meet rituals? Listen to music, stretch, visualize my dives and read Telekinesis What is your dream job? Humanitarian work in third world countries or be a pilot in the Air Force The daughter of Emily and Jeffery Knapton, Abigail was born April 23, 1998 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Abigail has one younger sister, Nettie-Clare. Abigail is a pre-health major at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Wyoming, Utah, Ohio, Army West Point, Virginia Tech, Arkansas and Boise State. THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY

21 +Two-Time All-American +Two-Time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American +Three-Time First-Team All-Tampa Bay Area +Seven Career Top-Five Finishes at Florida State Championships +Nine-Time Regional Champion +15-Time District Champion +Millard West High School Most Valuable Swimmer (2014, 2016) +Metro Swimming Conference All-American (2014, 2015) +Midwestern Swimming Academic Award #HUSKERS Savannah Savitt Freshman Freestyle/Breaststroke/Individual Medley Tampa, Florida (Tampa Preparatory School) Savannah Savitt hopes to make immediate contributions in several events as a true freshman at Nebraska in Savitt produced a pair of All-America awards both in the pool and in the classroom at Tampa Prep in Florida. She raced to seven career top-five finishes at the Florida state championships, while adding nine regional titles and 15 district championships in her high school career. Savitt hopes to make an impact in Nebraska s freestyle, breaststroke and individual medley events. Savitt set four school records at Tampa Preparatory School while swimming for Coach Jason Bowes. A 15-time district champion and nine-time regional champion, Savitt produced seven top-five finishes at the Florida state meet in her career. Savitt was also a two-time All-American in the pool and a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. She was a threetime first-team All-Tampa Bay Area selection. Savitt set 11 records while swimming for Tampa Bay Aquatics. A strong performer in the classroom as well, Savitt was a member of National Honor Society. The daughter of Dorilee and Alan Savitt, Savannah was born Aug. 18, 1997, in Tampa, Fla. Savannah has a younger sister, Shelby, and a younger brother, Ryan. Lindsey Stalheim Freshman Butterfly/Backstroke/Individual Medley Omaha, Nebraska (Millard West) One of the top high school swimmers in the state of Nebraska in 2016, Lindsey Stalheim joins the Huskers hoping to strength and depth to the butterfly, backstroke and individual medley groups. Stalheim was a two-time team MVP at Millard West High School in 2014 and She helped Millard West to a fourth-place team finish at the Nebraska High School Championships in Stalheim was named Millard West High School s most valuable swimmer in both 2014 and She aided Millard West in capturing a fourth-place finish at the Nebraska High School championship. In 2014 and 2015, Stalheim earned the Metro Swimming Conference All-American Award and the Midwestern Swimming Academic Award. A four-time academic letterwinner, Stalheim was also a member of All-State Orchestra in The daughter of Marian and Marshall Stalheim, Lindsey was born July 21, 1997 in Omaha, Neb. Lindsey has two sisters, Sarah and Carley, as well as three brothers, Nick, Dylan and Jordan. Lindsey plans to major in biological sciences at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Drury and Northern Iowa. She has not declared a major at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over West Virginia, Cincinnati and Kentucky. Q&A WITH Savannah Favorite animals: Dogs Favorite candy: Sour Patch Watermelon Celebrity crush: Corey Seager Favorite childhood memory: Wishing for a little sister on my birthday and it becoming a reality What are your pre-meet rituals? Eating a square of Hershey s Chocolate and listening to hip-hop Mind reading What is your dream job? Doctor Q&A WITH LINDsey Favorite animals: Dogs and horses Favorite candy: Sour Patch Kids Celebrity crush: Chris Hemsworth Favorite childhood memory: When I was little I lived in the country in Iowa. My favorite memory was taking care of my many animals, and going on horse rides with my sister. What are your pre-meet rituals? I always eat the same exact breakfast, two eggs, one piece of toast with butter, and sometimes a cup of tea I would love to be able to be invisible. What is your dream job? Large-animal veterinarian & 2016 NEBRASKA HERMAN WOMEN S TEAM GPA AWARD WINNERS

22 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING +Wisconsin State Champion (100 Breaststroke, 2014) +High School All-American (100 Breaststroke) Gwen Worlton Freshman Breaststroke Fox Point, Wisconsin (Nicolet) Gwen Worlton hopes to continues Nebraska s rich tradition in the breaststroke events as a freshman in Worlton captured the Wisconsin state championship in the 100 breaststroke in 2014, while earning All-America honors in the event during her career. A strong competitor in both the 100- and 200- yard breaststroke events, Worlton hopes to become part of the Nebraska tradition that includes 23 alltime NCAA All-America awards in those two events combined. The 2014 Wisconsin state champion in the 100-yard breaststroke, Worlton was an All-American in the event during her prep career. A four-time letterwinner at Nicolet High School in Fox Point, Wis., Worlton also broke Schroeder YMCA Swim Team records in both the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke. The daughter of Jane and David Worlton, Gwen was born Dec. 15, 1997 in Torrance, Calif. Gwen has a sister, Chloe, and two brothers, Teague and Owen. Gwen is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Auburn, Purdue and Miami of Ohio. Q&A WITH GWeN Favorite animals: Koalas Favorite candy: Kit Kats Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling Favorite childhood memory: My dad taking me to the beach What are your pre-meet rituals? Power posing! Flying What is your dream job? Nutritionist +Arizona Class 5A State Champion (100 Freestyle, 2016) +Arizona Class 5A State Runner-Up (50 Freestyle, 2016) +Arizona Short Course State Champion (100 Freestyle, 2016) +Arizona Long Course State Champion (100 Freestyle, 2015) Allie Worrall Freshman Freestyle/Butterfly Phoenix, Arizona (Xavier College Prep) Allie Worrall hopes to make an immediate impact as a sprint freestyler for the Huskers while also bolstering the Big Red butterfly group. Worrall comes to Nebraska after winning an Arizona Class 5A state championship in the 100-yard free in 2016, while adding a runner-up showing in the 50 free. The Arizona high school state champion in the 100-yard freestyle in 2016, Worrall added a second-place finish in the 50 free at the Arizona Class 5A state meet while swimming at Xavier College Prep in Phoenix. During her time swimming for Phoenix Swim Club, Worrall won the 2015 Long Course and the 2016 Short Course Arizona State Championships in the 100 free. Worrall also racked up multiple first-place relay finishes at the 2016 Short Course Arizona State Championships. An all-state selection and a team captain in the pool, Worrall also earned the School Turn Around Award and the National Honor Society Service Award. The daughter of Becky and Brian Worrall, Allie was born Dec. 15, 1997, in Phoenix, Ariz. Allie is majoring in business administration at Nebraska. She chose Nebraska over Kansas, Illinois and Denver. power would you chooseower to f Q&A WITH ALLIE Favorite animals: Dogs Favorite candy: Mike and Ikes Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling Favorite childhood memory: Going to the beach with my family and friends What are your pre-meet rituals? Listening to music and trying not to think too hard Breathing underwater What is your dream job? To work on Wall Street THIS IS NEBRASKA. MEET THE HUSKERS. COACHES. ADMINISTRATION. REVIEW. HISTORY