STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford synchronized swimming had earned a trip to Collegiate Nationals before its season was shortened due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Stanford finished the season with a 4-1 overall record.
The Cardinal opened the season by facing Wheaton (Mass.), first defeating the Lyons 102-71 at Avery Aquatic Center and again on the road the following weekend. In both meets, the Cardinal won all events in which it competed.
Stanford's only loss of the year came when it traveled to Gainesville, Fla. to face University of Florida, Incarnate Word, and Lindenwood University. Stanford finished second and narrowly missed first place by just 3.0 points.
In its final regular season meet of the season, Stanford welcomed Incarnate Word and Colorado State to The Farm. Before the meet began, Stanford honored its three seniors, Natalie Fletcher, Karen Li and Lily Randhawa, for all their contributions to the program. The Cardinal edged out Incarnate Word by 2.4333 points to secure the win on Senior Day.
Thank you, seniors. #GoStanford
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Stanford traveled to Mesa, Ariz. to compete at Western Regionals, where it claimed first place and earned an opportunity to compete in Collegiate Nationals. The Cardinal amassed 102.0 points, ahead of University of Arizona (81.0) and Northern Arizona University (55.0).
Stanford had its sights on a national championship after finishing a close second to defending national champion Ohio State in 2019, but never had the chance to compete after the season was shortened due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Jacklyn Luu won the solo competition in every meet of the season, scoring 77.9000 against Wheaton, 74.7000 at Wheaton, 79.2750 at Florida, 82.4000 against Incarnate Word, and 80.2333 at Western Regionals. Luu also earned the top spot in the Figures A competition versus Wheaton (81.6923), at Wheaton (80.7949) and at Western Regionals (81.1122).
Stanford also won the duet competition in every meet this season. Grace Alwan/Caitlin Klauer were the high scorers against Wheaton (77.2333), Grace Alwan/Hailee Heinrich earned the top spot at Wheaton (74.2000) and at Florida (78.8000), and Hailee Heinrich/Caitlin Klauer finished first against Incarnate Word (82.3000) and at Western Regionals (79.0333).
The Cardinal's trio of Grace Alwan/Hailee Heinrich/Caitlin Klauer placed first three times, twice against Wheaton (72.3333 and 74.8000) and once against Incarnate Word (80.9667). Stanford also finished first in the trio at Western Regionals, when Karen Li/Jacklyn Luu/Alexandra Suarez earned the top spot (79.7667).
In the team competition, Stanford placed first in four-of-five meets. Stanford scored 76.5333 to beat Wheaton (71.2000) at Avery Aquatic Center, scored 75.0667 to beat Wheaton (65.0333) and Boston University (49.8167), scored 82.4333 to earn first place against two teams fielded by Incarnate Word (80.0000, 75.5667) at home on Senior Day, and scored 82.0000 to finish first against University of Arizona (72.4833) at Western Regionals.