Women's Swimming and Diving :: Carleton College

Lamb, Hansen, Taube, and Beson Award Winners Announced for 2012-13

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:47:02 -0500

In conjunction with Carleton’s annual Honors Convocation, the Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (P.E.A.R.) Department announced its annual senior awards. Sophie Pilhofer and Jessa Youso received the Pat Lamb Award. Megan Morrison and Sarah Nielsen are the recipients of the Ele Hansen Award. CJ Dale was honored with the Mel Taube Award, while Erik Klontz was given the Warren L. Beson Memorial Award.

Pilhofer Concludes Competition at NCAA Championships

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:26:29 -0500

Sophie Pilhofer saw the curtain come down on her collegiate swimming career as she placed 18th in the 100-yard freestyle on the final day of competition at the NCAA Division III Swimming Championships. Pilhofer turned in a time of 51.74, missing a spot in the consolation final by 0.11 second.

Pilhofer Competes in 100 Butterfly on Day Two at NCAA Championships

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:58:40 -0500

Although she did not qualifiy for the finals in the 100-ayrd butterfly, senior Sophie Pilhofer still had a successful second day at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships as she established a new personal record when she touched the wall at 58.00.

Pilhofer Takes Third in 50 Free at NCAA Championships, Earns All-America Status

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:53:48 -0500

Carleton College senior Sophie Pilhofer became the 15th member of the women’s swimming and diving program to earn All-America status, and the ninth to do so in an individual event when she grabbed third place in the finals of the 50-yard freestyle at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.

NCAA D-III Swimming & Diving Championshps Info

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:46:28 -0500

The NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships will be held March 20-23 at the Conroe ISD Natatorium, Shenandoah, Texas. The Knights have five swimmers participating. Each day includes the preliminary round beginning at 10 a.m. with the top 16 advancing to the evening finals, which get underway at 6 p.m. Live video of each session of the championships is being provided on NCAA.com. Live Results are being posted on CollegeSwimming.com

Knights Finish Fifth at MIAC Championships

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:28:18 -0600

Sophie Pilhofer posted a NCAA “B” cut time and placed second in the 100-yard freestyle on the final day of action at the MIAC Swimming and Diving Championships. The Carleton College women finished fifth in the team competition.

Knights Still Fourth After Day 2 at MIAC Championships

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:27:51 -0600

One night after defending her 50-yard freestyle crown, Sophie Pilhofer placed second in the 100-yard butterfly and turned in the top performance for the Carleton College women’s swimming and diving team on day two of the MIAC Championships. The senior co-captain swam a personal-best time of 58.12, which ranks her No. 2 all-time at Carleton.

Knights Off to Great Start on Day 1 of MIAC Championships

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:26:04 -0600

Sophie Pilhöfer successfully defended her 50-yard freestyle title and the 200-yard freestyle relay earned all-conference honors as Carleton is in fourth place after the MIAC Championships’ first day of action. Pilhöfer's time was a full half-second under the NCAA “B” qualifying standard, while also topping the 2012 national meet selection time. The senior sprinter led the 200-yard freestyle relay to a third-place finish, earning All-MIAC honors.

MIAC Swimming & Diving Championships Info

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:30:56 -0600

The MIAC Swimming and Diving Championships will be held Feb. 14-16 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. All-American Erik Klontz highlights several strong swimmers for the Carleton men, while Sophie Pilhofer leads the women’s team and looks to defend her 50-yard freestyle title from a year ago.

Taper Group Delivers at St. Thomas Conference Invitational

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:19:32 -0600

On the second day of competition at the St. Thomas Conference Invitational, senior Sophie Pilhofer won the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 54.04, besting a pair of Division II racers from St. Cloud State University. However, this weekend was more about the 20 members—seven women and 13 men—from the Carleton College swim teams that were tapered for their final competition of the 2013.

Seniors Grab Spotlight Against St. Olaf

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:08:28 -0600

The Carleton College women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up its dual meet portion of the season at St. Olaf College, and it is fitting that the seniors led the way. Sophie Pilhofer won three events, including leading off Carleton 200-yard freestyle relay team as well as the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly. Despite those results, the Oles proved too strong in their home pool, posting a 207.5-89.5 decision.

Knights Fall in Second Meet in as Many Days

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:31:44 -0600

Senior Grace Cormier was first to the wall in two races and classmate Sophie Pilhofer figured in four other victories, yet the Carleton College women’s swimming and diving team could not overcome the College of Saint Benedict, who won Saturday’s dual meet, 174-119.