Black Knights Poised for Star Meet

Thursday, December 7

Annapolis, MD

5 PM

Army West Point

Navy

Black Knights Poised for Star Meet

December 06, 2017 | Women's Swimming and Diving

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's swimming and diving team is back in the pool this Thursday for the annual Star Meet against service-academy rival Navy scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at Lejeune Hall in Annapolis, Md.

It will be just the third dual meet this season for the Black Knights, but the team is coming off a convincing first-place showing at the Terrier Invitational on Nov. 19.
Swimming and diving will be the first winter sport at Army to battle it out against Navy for a star this season. Army currently leads Navy in the Star Series, 5-2.

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ARMY NOTABLES

The Black Knights broke five academy records and one plebe record at last year's meeting with Navy.
Kara Wineinger, Cecelia Croman, Jenna Forrester and Josephine Marsh all set Academy records at the meet and are back for another showdown with Navy.
In its last outing, Army collected a meet-best 913 points to beat out the seven other competing schools at the Terrier Invitational.
For her standout performance at the Terrier Invitational, Serica Hallstead was named the Patriot League Diver of the Week.

NAVY NOTABLES

Navy comes into Thursday's meet with an unbeaten record and finished first at the three-day Frank Elm Invite in Piscataway, N.J., from Nov. 17-19.
The Midshipmen defeated Army 194-106 in last year's Star Meet.
Twelve events fell in favor of Navy in the last meeting between the two teams.
Navy has claimed each of the last 28 meets against Army.

WENDER'S WORDS

"We are ready to swim very fast and rip some huge dives," head coach Mickey Wender said. "The team morale is high and the team leadership is strong. Our preparation has been exceptional and we are peaking at the right time. I couldn't be more proud of this group. They are tough, focused and fun to be around. We're looking forward to competing in a fast pool with a great environment. The support from our fans, alumni, and the West Point community from around the world has been overwhelming. We are very grateful to be part of an amazing family. The rivalry meets are especially fun and exciting and they always bring out the best in us. We are ready."

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking on The Yard is limited to those vehicles driven by someone with a Department of Defense identification card. All others must either park outside of the USNA and walk through the gate one visitors center or park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (blue side, by the Blue Angel jet) to ride the free shuttle bus (3:30-8:30 p.m.). A government issued ID card (drivers license) must be displayed by everyone age 18 and over before they will be allowed through the gates whether they are walking or taking the shuttle bus. Those ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.