PHOENIX – The New Mexico State swimming and diving team wrapped up its stay in Phoenix on Saturday. The Aggies fell to Air Force 136.00-106.00 and to Grand Canyon 132.00-110.00.
 
"Today our strengths were controlling our deck presence and mentally showing up after yesterday's performance," said associate head coach Rachel Judge. "We had some really great, season-best performances this weekend and we saw some promise from girls who were able to step up. We are ready to come home and compete against Northern Arizona in two weeks."
 
Lauren Hemburrow picked up the Aggies' first win of the day as she won the 200 Free by almost a full second with a time of 1:55.32.  After winning the event yesterday, Airam Oliva-Aun had another strong finish in the 50 Free, placing second with a time of 24.02. Then, Jordan Andrusak finished second in the 400 IM (4:35.70).
 
Oliva-Aun also picked up a second-place finish in the 100 Free with a time of 51.87. Then, Ashley Reynolds nearly captured the 100 Breast with a 1:05.44 but Air Force's Heidi Schellin just out-touched her with a time of 1:05.39. Then, New Mexico State finished the day strong with Oliva-Aun, Aimee Burton, Rachel Ponte and Neza Kocijan winning the 200 Free relay wiyth a time of 1:36.26.
 
The Aggies return to the pool when they host Western Athletic Conference rival Northern Arizona on Nov. 22 and 23. NM State's divers are back in action at the Houston Diving Invite from Nov. 21-23.