<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3XeEBq_0vkD2dZz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3XeEBq_0vkD2dZz00" width="675" height="450" >FIU swimming and diving opened its season with a loss to the Miami Hurricanes, 194-66. Despite the defeat, the team recorded 11 top-three finishes, highlighted by a second-place finish in the 200-medley relay. Junior Nicole Frank notably earned two top-three spots, while freshmen Tawannah McLemore and Sally Olsson showcased strong debuts with multiple finishes in the top four.<ul><li>FIU lost to Miami, 194-66.</li><li>11 top-three finishes recorded by the FIU team.</li><li>Nicole Frank secured second in the 200-breast (2:20.34) and third in the 200 IM (2:06.28).</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>FIU's relay team finished second in the 200-medley relay with a time of 1:42.56.</li><li>Graduate student Av Osero placed second in the 3-meter diving event.</li></ul>The Panthers will host the TYR Fall Classic starting on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center.Bottom LineDespite the loss, FIU's strong individual performances and relay finishes suggest promising potential for the rest of the season.</div></body>

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FIU Swimming & Diving Struggles Against Miami in Season Opener

FIU swimming and diving opened its season with a loss to the Miami Hurricanes, 194-66. Despite the defeat, the team recorded 11 top-three finishes, highlighted by a second-place finish in the 200-medley relay. Junior Nicole Frank notably earned two top-three spots, while freshmen Tawannah McLemore and Sally Olsson showcased strong debuts with multiple finishes in the top four.