{"id":222381,"date":"2016-09-29T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=222381"},"modified":"2016-09-29T08:48:14","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T15:48:14","slug":"7-things-to-look-forward-in-the-womens-big-ten-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/7-things-to-look-forward-in-the-womens-big-ten-season\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Look Forward in the Women&#8217;s Big Ten Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Matthew Barnard, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n<p>An exciting Big Ten Swimming and Diving season kicks off this weekend with a dual meet between Michigan State and Iowa in East Lansing. Although the 2017 Women&#8217;s NCAA Championships are still more than five months away, there is still plenty\u00a0of action for swimming fans to follow in the nation&#8217;s oldest Division 1\u00a0conference\u00a0until then.<\/p>\n<p>Here are seven things too keep your eyes on during the road to Indianapolis:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Olympians<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_216617\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-216617\" data-attachment-id=\"216617\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/lilly-king-growing-up-as-she-reaches-conclusion-of-her-ncaa-career\/lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1444,1120\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;5\/12\/2017 &#038; 7\/19\/17&lt;br \/&gt;\nlilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics-1024x794.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-216617\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"lilly-king-cap-adjust-rio-olympics\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-216617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every four\u00a0years comes a new generation of Olympians, and 2016 is no different. Spectators will see a handful of Olympic ring tattoos scattered across pool deck this Big Ten season. US Olympic gold medalist\u00a0<strong>Lilly King<\/strong> (Indiana) will headline this group but lesser known Olympians <strong>Siobhan Haughty<\/strong> (Michigan\/Hong Kong) and <strong>Valerie Gruest Slowing\u00a0<\/strong>(Northwestern\/Guatemala) among\u00a0others will play a huge role in not only point scoring come championship season but also leadership of their teams.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Rivalries<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the oldest conferences, the Big Ten is not without its fair share of rivalries. Minnesota will take on\u00a0border\u00a0state rival Wisconsin\u00a0October 13 in Minneapolis. The Gophers will look to top Wisconsin after falling by a slim margin last year in Madison. The meet will be broadcasted live on BTN Plus. Purdue will host in-state opponent Indiana January 21. Ohio State will travel to Ann Arbor to take on the Wolverines Jan 27.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Breaststroke<\/h2>\n<p>The Big Ten has been a\u00a0breeding ground for breaststroke talent in recent years, and this season is expected to live up to the hype. Fresh off successful Olympic campaigns, both Lilly King (Indiana) and <strong>Kierra Smith\u00a0<\/strong>(Minnesota) will go head-to-head in both the 100 and 200. Minnesota freshman,\u00a0<strong>Lindsey Horejsi,<\/strong> and Iowa senior,\u00a0<strong>Emma Sougstag,<\/strong> will also look to place in both breaststroke events at the Big Ten Championships, and make a significant impact come March.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Diving<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-128223 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jessica-parrato-indiana-platform-diving-wncaa-di-2015-3040-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"jessica-parrato-indiana-platform diving-\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2016, Minnesota&#8217;s <strong>Yu Zhou<\/strong> was able to pull of the hat trick at Big Ten&#8217;s, sweeping all three diving events. In her senior season she will look to do the same, but with hurdles from Indiana&#8217;s <strong>Jessica Parratto<em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>who will\u00a0return from an Olympic redshirt year. In addition, incoming freshmen\u00a0<strong>Lara Tarvit<\/strong> (Ohio State), <strong>Kristen Hayden<\/strong> (Michigan), <strong>Sarah Bacon<\/strong> (Minnesota) and <strong>Emily Meaney<\/strong> (Purdue), bring in international experience and the ability to score major team points. With a deep field, Big Ten diving may play a major role in determining the 2017 championship team.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Big Ten Title<\/h2>\n<p>The Big Ten title race is as tight as it gets. Last year&#8217;s champion, Michigan, broke Minnesota&#8217;s four-year winning streak and will look to repeat in 2017 but will face tough opposition. Indiana enters this seasons with a strong and experienced team having placed as runner up for the last five years. Bringing in one of the strongest freshman classes in the nation, Wisconsin could make a serious mark on the score board this year. The Golden Gophers will look for a resurgence this season with the return of Kierra Smith and a strong incoming group.<\/p>\n<h2>6. USA vs Big Ten All-Stars<\/h2>\n<p>A highlight of the season will be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/u-s-national-team-to-compete-against-big-ten-all-stars-in-indianapolis-in-november\/\" target=\"_blank\">US National Team versus Big Ten All-Stars<\/a> meet to be held in Indianapolis November 12-13. All 14 Big Ten schools will be represented in the inaugural two-day meet, to face off against invited US National Team athletes. National Team members who are also currently competing for a Big Ten institution will represent the All-Star team.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Fresh Faces<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_115012\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115012\" data-attachment-id=\"115012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/beata-nelson-arena-grand-prix-2014-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/beata-nelson-arena-grand-prix-2014-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2406,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3200&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1416597454&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"beata-nelson-arena-grand-prix-2014 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Maddy Olson&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/beata-nelson-arena-grand-prix-2014-1-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/beata-nelson-arena-grand-prix-2014-1-1024x680.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-115012\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/beata-nelson-arena-grand-prix-2014-1-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Courtesy: Maddy Olson\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-115012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Maddy Olson<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Wisconsin brings in the strongest additions to their team this season. In-state freshman,\u00a0<strong>Beata Nelson<\/strong>, will make an immediate impact with her versatility on relays and in individual events. Wisconsin also welcomes transfers <strong>Abby Jagdfeld<\/strong> from Purdue and &#8212; fresh off an Olympic gold performance in Rio&#8211;\u00a0<strong>Cierra Runge<\/strong> from California. However only time will tell which newcomers will make their mark on the Big Ten Conference this year.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Matthew Barnard, Swimming World College Intern An exciting Big Ten Swimming and Diving season kicks off this weekend with a dual meet between Michigan State and Iowa in East<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4276,"featured_media":44513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6,17],"tags":[40404,33590,56215,24698,58714,26119,27484,28466,49115,38450,42783,26460,58713,34412,58715,43327],"class_list":["post-222381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-college","category-commentary","tag-abby-jagdfeld","tag-beata-nelson","tag-big-ten","tag-cierra-runge","tag-emily-meaney","tag-emma-sougstad","tag-jessica-parratto","tag-kierra-smith","tag-kristen-hayden","tag-lara-tarvit","tag-lilly-king","tag-lindsey-horejsi","tag-matthew-barnard","tag-siobhan-haughey","tag-valerie-gruest-slowing","tag-yu-zhou"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.3 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>7 Things to Look Forward in the Women&#039;s Big Ten Season<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An exciting Big Ten swimming and diving season kicks off this weekend with a dual meet between Michigan State and Iowa in East Lansing. 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