Hall of Fame
The 2001 women’s swimming team finally broke through and claimed the Div. II National Championship after finishing as a runner-up the previous season. That title would be the first of six straight national championships, as the Bulldog women owned the pool during the past decade. While Martin took home four individual titles, including the national record in the 1000 freestyle, Kelli Dudley took first in the 100 backstroke event. Sara Hatcher, Katie May and Bryna Busch joined Martin atop the podium in the 200 Free Relay, while May and Martin, along with Liz Hug and Andrea Newton, brought home the gold in the 800 Free. The team, under the direction of head coach Seth Huston and assistant Colleen Murphy racked up 656 points to best rival Drury (Mo.). Members of the 2001 National Championship team were Alison Blyth, Bryna Busch, Kelli Dudley, Sara Hatcher, Liz Hug, Jess Martin, Katie May, Andrea Newton, Meghan Osborn, Krista Pray, Bridget Riley, Jen Vogt, and Christie Williamsen.
