Iowa State (7-3-1, 2-1 Big 12) trailed Kansas by a point after day one of a two-day meet, but bounced backed by outscoring the Jayhawks 89-61 on senior day.

Swimmers and divers were able to carry the momentum from the final two events of day one into day two. They said it was a little difficult having to compete the next morning after swimming the first half of the meet Friday night, but also said it served as a great simulation to what the Big 12 Championship will be like.

The Cyclones closed out the first half of the meet Friday evening with first place finishes in the 1-meter diving event and 50-freestyle by senior Jessica Henderson and sophomore Amanda Paulson, respectively.

Swimmers and divers returned to action Saturday morning and earned first place finishes in the first four events of the day.

“We had the opportunity to win the first four events of this morning’s session, and we took advantage of that opportunity,” said ISU swimming coach Duane Sorenson. “All of the races were contested, but we got our hands to the wall first.”

Sophomore diver Elyse Brouillette was also able to bounce back Saturday after being scratched from the 1-meter diving event on Friday. Brouillette placed first in the 3-meter event with a 312.22 score.

“I came into [Saturday] trying to erase yesterday from my mind,” Brouillette said. “I’ve just got to come in, have fun and do what I do.”

Seven seniors were represented for the Cyclones, including Iowa State’s top breaststroker in school history, Imelda Wistey. Wistey took first in the 200 breaststroke and placed third in the 200 individual medley.

“I feel so blessed. I don’t think words can describe how grateful I am for this team,” Wistey said. “I wouldn’t have been able to do the things that I have done if it weren’t for this team.”

Wistey earned her 68th career first place finish with her 2:20.69 performance in the 200 breaststroke.

The Cyclones finished the meet by placing first in the 400 free relay with a time of 2:28.90. The final score was 163.5-136.5.

“This win was especially fun, because we beat them here two years ago, so it’s like we brought that win back here. It’s just fun to have all our parents here and have that win,” said senior Katie Vollhaber.

Iowa State will have to wait two and a half weeks before competing in action again. The Cyclones will travel to Austin, Texas to compete in the Big 12 Women’s and Men’s Championship on Feb. 26 through March 1.