MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin men's and women's swimming and diving teams head to Minneapolis to compete in the Minnesota Invitational Wednesday- Saturday. Throughout the meet, prelims begin at 10 a.m., diving prelims start at 1 p.m., and finals begin at 6 p.m. at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.
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Here are five things to know for this weekend.
1. ELITE COMPANY: The 13th-ranked women's team is set to compete against the top-ranked Texas Longhorns and 14th-ranked California Golden Bears this weekend. The 21st-ranked men's team is set to take on the top-ranked Texas, second-ranked California, No. 24 Minnesota and No. 25 Arizona.
2. BACON--THE CHOCOLATE OF MEAT: After coming off two wins against No. 25 Minnesota, junior
Phoebe Bacon looks to keep her undefeated backstroke streak alive heading into this weekend. Bacon won her signature events -- the 100 back and 200 back -- against the Gophers in the Badgers' home opener. The reigning Big Ten champion in both events has not been beaten in any backstroke event this season.
3. DIVING IN: Junior
Daniel Muller enters the weekend with three wins under his belt this season after winning the 1-meter the past two meets. Sophomore
Yasmin Hill continues the success on the women's side with a third-place finish in the 3-meter dive against No.25 Minnesota with 271.58 points.
4. WES THE BEST: After winning all three of his individual events against Minnesota, senior
Wes Jekel looks to continue his success in his specialty events -- the 100 and 200 backstroke. Jekel also has yet to lose in the 200 IM this season, after touching the wall first against Minnesota in 1:47.44
5. FOLLOW THE MEET: Meet Results will be posted live through the
Meet Mobile App and
here. A
live stream is available for a fee along with
heat sheets here. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for all the inside scoop throughout the meet @BadgerSwimDive.