AUBURN, Ala. – New year, same goals for head coach Ryan Wochomurka and the Auburn Swim and Dive Team. In their first opportunity in 2024, the No. 10/14 Tigers host SEC rival No. 7/12 Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 6 inside James E. Martin Aquatic Center.
The meet is slated to begin at 10 a.m. CT with senior day festivities starting at 9:35 a.m. CT. Hannah Ownbey, Emma Steckiel, Abby Gibbons, Payton Marvin, Kensley Merritt, Brynn Curtis, Maggie Gholston, Meghan Lee, Hunter Kebler, Michael Bonson, Alejandro Flores, Ryan Husband, Rusty Jerger, Evan McInerny, Logan Tirheimer, Ashlynn Sullivan, Aidan Stoffle and Averee Preble will all be honored.
Fans unable to attend Saturday's dual can stream it live on SEC Network Plus.
Wochomurka's crew enter the weekend with SEC dual wins on both the men's and women's sides on their resume. Back in October, the Tigers went on the road and took down Missouri. The men earned the victory, 204-95, while the women surged past their opponents, 227-93.
The Auburn women own two NCAA A cuts entering the second half of the season in both the 400 medley and 200 free relays. Individually, the Orange and Blue women have knocked down 48 NCAA B cuts.
On the men's side, the Tigers have grabbed A cuts in the 200 free, 400 free and 400 medley relays. Both Aidan Stoffle and Nate Stoffle have also eclipsed the A cut mark in the 200 back. Auburn men have also combined for 46 additional B cuts.
In the latest CSCAA Coaches Poll, Auburn ranks 10th on the men's side and 14th on the women's. Conversely, Georgia enters Saturday ranked 7th and 12th between its men and women, respectively.
Turning the calendar over to 2024 signals the race to postseason swimming. Auburn hosts this year's SEC Championships Feb. 19-23. Both the women's and men's NCAA Championships are scheduled for a month later in March.
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The Auburn women will have a quick turnaround, welcoming SEC foe Arkansas to the Plains on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Noon CT. Both teams will be back in action for the final dual meet of the season at Alabama on Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. CT in Tuscaloosa.
