University of the Incarnate Word

Incarnate Word had two swimmers at the NCAA Division II National Championships and on the final day of action both put points on the Cardinals ledger.

As a result UIW finished 16th in the nation with a total of 96 points. Perennial powerhouse Drury won the women's title with 618 points.

Up first for Incarnate Word was sophomore Paulina Alexander. Her time of 16:46.40 in the grueling 1,650-meter endurance test was good for third place and 16 points.

Her partner, junior Rachel Watson, had one race on the final day. She swam the 100-freestyle in 52 second flat and picked up three points by finishing 14th.

The national championships were the capstone on a year which saw the Cardinals move to a new conference, the Rocky Mountain, and live up to pre-season predictions by capturing the league title.