EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With its last meet coming on Oct. 18, the University of Evansville women's swimming and diving teams are amped up to get back in action as they travel to Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday.
 
Evansville will swim against Arkansas Little Rock and North Texas State beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
 
In their last meet at West Lafayette, the Purple Aces swam against stellar competition in the Indiana Intercollegiates.  Michelle Tipton was the top performer on the day for UE.  She took the top spot in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 52.26.  It was the top effort on the day for the Purple Aces.  Tipton also recorded a top five finish in the 50 Free with a 24.37.
 
She was also part of the 200 Free Relay crew that took fifth place with a 1:39.34.  Mackenzie Powell, Samantha Montgomery, Mackenzie Harris and Tipton had the top five outing.
 
Danielle Freeman had a strong day.  The sophomore took fourth place in the 100 Butterfly with a 58.99 and was 9th in the 200 Free with a 1:56.14.  She was also part of the 200 Medley Relay team that was 4th.  She teamed with Michaela Kent, Caroline Lee and Abby Smith.
 
Courtney Coverdale led the divers.  She took 7th place in the 1M dive with a score of 212.80.