Elkhart, IN – The Cumberlands women's & diving team scored 60 points to sit in third place of the team standings after day one of NAIA Championships.  The Patriots had both their relays post top-five finishes to earn All-American accolades.

The Patriots opened with a fifth place finish in the  200 medley relay with a season best time of 1:45.90. Sarah Zoellner opened the relay with a 26.93 before handing it off Megan Schoenlein, who split a 29.57.  Filippa Malmstrom followed with a 25.69 as Celin Ullern closed it out for the Patriots with a 23.71 to secure All-American honors.

Cumberlands followed that up with an All-American performance in the 800 free relay.  Sarah Zoellner opened with a 1:54.71, which is the ninth fastest 200 free in school history.  Alicja Sedlak followed with a 1:55.11 to put Cumberlands in contention midway through the race.  After Ugne Takuseviciute split a 1:54.69, Michelle Weiss closed out with a 1:54.39 to place third in the event with a season-best time of 7:38.90.

The Patriots return to pool Thursday, March 5^th, for day two of the NAIA Championships.  Prelims are set to begin at 9 a.m. with finals taking place at 5 p.m.

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