Looking to close the fall portion of their schedule strong, UT Permian Basin Women's Swimming and Diving got just that against Division I opponent New Mexico State.  The Falcons weren't overmatched by the Division I foe who came in with two dual wins on the season.

Emma Gerhart got things going for the Falcons with a second place finish in the 1000 freestyle.  The freshman followed that with a third place spot in the 200 butterfly.   The Falcons had three top-four finishers in the 100 freestyle.  Avery Joiner led the way in second and was followed by teammates Ana Hernandez and Kristina Vujosevic.  In the 200 backstroke Jazzy Tscherne scored in second just ahead of teammate Marcela Hernandez Flores. 

Camille Bouvarel and Vujosevic took home second and third in the 200 breaststroke respectibly.  Joiner and Hernandez continued their strong freestyle swimming in the 500 event.  Joiner took second, just seconds ahead of Hernandez while Monica Lomeli and Olivia Blackman came in fourth and fifth.  Gerhart finished strong in the 100 butterfly in second place with teammate Kally Morris behind her in third.  Bouvarel took second in the 200 IM with Reese Delfeld behind her in third. Delaney Murphy scored points for the Falcons in the 1- and 3-meter dives, taking second place in both.  The Falcons capped the day by scoring first in the 200 freestyle relay in the day's final event.

The Falcons are off until the new year when they'll travel to the Austin College Invite on January 14.  Download the UTPB Athletics App to follow the team all season long,