TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's swimming and diving teams are back in action for senior day, Friday, Jan. 24 in Burdick Hall taking on Delaware.

The meet is scheduled to begin with diving at 2 p.m. and swimming starting at 5 p.m.

During the meet the Tigers are going to recognize seniors Megan Cowan, Kalyn Fetter, Rachel Hoban, Meghan Jones, Sarah-Margaret Locke, Maddi Mangum, Annemarie Schnoor and Jacki Schoening.

Swimming Spotlight
Before each meet, the swimming and diving program will introduce us to someone in the senior class who will share highlights and their expectations of the season. This meet we introduce you to senior, Annemarie Schnoor. The biology major is from Red Bank, New Jersey and is ready to finish her year out strong.

"I'm looking forward to finishing out my senior year strong," said Schnoor. "We've been putting in a ton of good, consistent work all year and I'm excited to see it all come together as we finish out the dual meet season." 

Schnoor gives the fans an insight on what the team is looking forward to, to close out the season.

"I think everyone is really excited to start tapering!" said Schnoor. "As swimmers, this time of year is where we really start to see hard work pay off and just have fun."

"We're all excited for our end of season meets, whether that be conferences or Virginia Tech. Everyone wants to come back with some best times!"

Before, those meets happens Schnoor and her seven teammates will be honored tomorrow on senior day and it's an experience everyone is looking forward too.

"Everyone obviously wants to do their best, especially because Delaware is a talented in-conference rival," said Schnoor. "We're looking forward to a good meet!"

Her leadership throughout the season and determination to push the ladies has shown to be why the Tigers have been successful so far this season.

"I would love to see the whole team really nail their races and execute what we've been working on in practice," said Schnoor. "Maintaining good energy throughout a meet has also been something that we've focused on."

"Personally I want to end my dual meet season on a high note and just really enjoy the experience."

Fun insight on Annemarie Schnoor: "Before a meet, I always make a stop at Dunkin' Donuts for some coffee. Our girls' team has also started a tradition of putting on a little eye makeup to make ourselves feel extra tough, and I put a bow in my hair when we travel to make the day feel special!"

Introducing the Depth Chart
The Tigers have numerous student-athletes competing in multiple events this year. To give you a glimpse they have the following:
Butterfly: Megan Cowan, Maddi Mangum, Andrea Ducar and Lauren Cavanagh
Backstroke: Meghan Jones, Reagan Martin, Alex Diacumakos
Breaststroke: Jacki Schoening, Kalyn Fetter and Katie Nunez
Sprint Freestyle: Annemarie Schnoor, Nunez, Ava Enriquez
Mid-Distance/Distance Freestyle: Jones, Meagan Clark

Qualifying Times
This past Saturday, Jan. 18, Sarah-Margaret Locke and Christina Coleman got NCAA zone qualifying times.

Tigers Last Time Out
The Tigers defeated Loyola in a midweek showdown on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Towson defeated the Greyhounds 190-99 inside Mangione Pool.

The quartet of Maddi Mangum, Jacki Schoening, Maddie Mince and Annemarie Schnoor won the 200-yard medley relay (1:45.15).

It was a 1-2 finish in the 1650-yard freestyle with Meagan Clark (17:17.27) and Karlee Carminati, respectively.

The Tigers had the top four finishes in the 200-yard freestyle. Megan Cowan won the event (1:55.49), followed by Kayla Reedy (1:55.71), Parker Schulz (1:56.78) and Alex Diacumakos (1:56.82).

Christina Coleman kept up her winning streak after a first-place score in the 3-meter dive (254.85).

Scouting Delaware
The Blue Hens edged Seton Hall 154-140.

Freshman Mira Selling got the Blue Hens their first win of the afternoon in the 200 free in 1:52.31 to edge classmate Natalie Dobrzykowski who was second and junior Audrey Duvall who placed third.

Selling also claimed the women's 50 yard free in 24.34 and 500 yard free in 5:01.48. She also led the 400 yard free relay team to a victory to closeout her busy afternoon, teaming up with sophomores Ally Gozdan and Kelsie Drennen and freshman Rainna Tomlin.
 
The Meet Matchup
Last year, the Tigers competed in Delaware where a showdown took place between the two teams but the Tigers came out on top. Towson defeated the Blue Hens 194-106.

Highlighted by 12 first-place victories the Tigers helped Towson earn a combined team score of 382 points.

In the 200-yard medley relay the team comprised of Maddi Mangum, Jacki Schoening, Megan Cowan and Annemarie Schnoor came in first-place with a time of 1:45.52.

Meghan Jones was victorious in the 1000-yard freestyle (10:34.38). Meagan Clark finished in second (10:34.25).

Tigers in the Community
The Towson University athletics department deems community service as one of its highest priorities to give back to the Greater Baltimore area.

• For the 7^th consecutive year, the department exceeded 10,000 hours of community service to the Greater Baltimore region, finishing with 11,162 hours of community service in the 2018-19 academic season.
• Towson ranked #1 nationally for community service and won the 2018 National Championship for Community Service through the Helper Helper NCAA Team Works Competition.
• Towson had a 97% participation rate, attended 118 community service opportunities and volunteered with 19 organizations.
• Towson won the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award from Susan G. Komen of Maryland.