The ISU swimming and diving team began the 2013-14 season with a goal to finish in the top three at the Big 12 Championships in late February and early March.

Iowa State started its season with a tie against Nebraska and three wins against South Dakota State, South Dakota and the University of Nebraska Omaha, but the Cyclones struggled at home with losses to Texas Christian, Iowa and Illinois at Beyer Hall.

After the momentum of a road win against Northern Iowa, the Cyclones won two more straight meets against Ohio and West Virginia and went into senior night against the Kansas Jayhawks with confidence.

Iowa State beat Kansas, 163.5 to 136.5, for its first home victory of the season. Next on the team’s schedule was the Big 12 Championship in Austin, Texas. The Cyclones had their eye on reaching top three at the Big 12, and they accomplished that goal with a score of 541.5.

The season was a success after the third place at the Big 12 Championship, and after that was the NCAA Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships from March 10 to 12 and the NCAA Women’s Championships from March 20 to 22, both in Minneapolis, Minn.

Elyse Brouillette, sophomore diver, finished the final day of the NCAA Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships with a score of 188.25 and a 22nd place finish.

Imelda Wistey, senior diver, was the only swimmer invited to the NCAA Championships. She placed 34th in the 100-yard breaststroke and 52nd in the 200-yard breaststroke. Wistey just missed the cut for the finals, which put an end to her career at Iowa State as well as the team’s season.

Sarah Deis, Kristy Kunkel and Brouillette were named captains for the 2014-15 season.

The ISU swimming and diving team is already preparing for the next season with spring conditioning and pool workouts. The Cyclones have already set a goal of finishing in the top three in the Big 12 Championships for next year.