CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The University of Minnesota Morris swimming & diving program closed out the Liberal Arts Championships with a fourth-place finish. The Cougars finished the meet with 344 points, two points ahead of fifth-place Nebraska Wesleyan University.

"I am very proud of this group," head coach Dave Molesworth said. "At the beginning of the meet we talked about how important every point was and to see this team fight for every point and take 4th place by just two points. It was a fantastic way to end a great season."

Montana Lawrence finished 11th in the 1650-yard freestyle with her time of 20:05.42.

Freshman Olivia Salzwedel placed seventh in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 56.90. Along with Salzwedel, Sierra Walker finished 10th (57.35) and Liz Melssen placed 11th (57.96), respectively.

Caitlin Papke recorded a time of 2:14.62 in the 200-yard backstroke to finish sixth overall.

The Cougars picked up 15 points in the 200-yard butterfly as Carolyn Curtis placed ninth (2:34.75) and Tatiana Walker-Rozo took 11th (2:44.62), respectively.

In the 400-yard freestyle relay, Papke, Walker, Malia Stone and Salzwedel combined for a time of 3:47.02 to finish sixth.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Coe College 606.5
2. Loras College 430
3. Illinois Institute of Tech 415.5
4. University of Minnesota Morris 344
5. Nebraska Wesleyan University 342
6. Morningside College 331
7. College of Saint Mary 321
8. Luther College 298
9. Simpson College 204
10. Mills College Cyclones 158
11. Principia College 76