Wisconsin Takes Down Minnesota In Border Battle; Wanezek Breaks Own Pool Record in 100 back in 49.86

Wisconsin swept Minnesota, with the women winning 182.5-115.5 and the men 165.5-132.5, highlighted by Maggie Wanezek’s 100 back pool record. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography

Wisconsin v. Minnesota

  • November 6, 2026
  • Madison, WI
  • SCY (25 yards)
  • Final Scores
  • Women: Wisconsin 182.5, Minnesota 115.5
  • Men: Wisconsin 165.5, Minnesota 132.5

It was a Big Ten border battle between Wisconsin and Minnesota on Friday, with the Badgers pulling out a pair of wins; the women took the victory 182.5-115.5, and the men won 165.5-132.5.

Wisconsin was helped by Maggie Wanezek, who set a pool record in the 100 back in 49.86, nearly a half second faster than her former pool record of 50.30. She also won the 200 back in 1:50.35. That 200 back also featured 2nd- and 3rd-place finishes from Lily Van Heel (1:53.76) and Stella Chapman (1:54.89).

Taryn Weatherhead picked up a win and a lifetime best in the 200 fly in 1:56.27, as well as a runner-up finish in the 100 fly in 52.94. Brooke Corrigan also nabbed a pair of event wins for the Badger women, sweeping the 100 and 200 breast strokes in 59.55 and 2:07.44, respectively…

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