Meet Recap: Rhodes vs. Millsaps College

The Rhodes College women's swimming team turned in a strong performance against Millsaps on September 26, earning first-place finishes across the majority of the meet's events. Rhodes opened the meet by placing first and second in the 200-meter medley relay, with the B relay of Annie Murer, Kallen Huth, Taylor McNerney and Makenna Mitzel finishing in 2:07.40. The A relay of Kathryn Monville, Autumn Bruns, Ellie Hill and Madolyn Holmes followed in 2:07.72.

Key Performances

Kendall Mitzel won the 800-meter freestyle in 9:53.00, while Emma Knoesel and Sydney Kalange finished second and third. McNerney added wins in the 200-meter freestyle in 2:12.87 and 400-meter freestyle in 4:43.25, while also taking first in the 200-meter individual medley in 2:29.78. Ellie Hill claimed the 50-meter butterfly in 30.84 and the 100-meter butterfly in 1:08.10. Kallen Huth won both the 100-meter breaststroke and 50-meter breaststroke, finishing in 1:17.65 and 36.11, respectively.

Meet Highlights

Rhodes continued to collect first-place finishes throughout the meet, including Abby Carter in the 50-meter freestyle, Makenna Mitzel in the 100-meter freestyle, Kathryn Monville in the 50-meter backstroke and McNerney in the 400-meter freestyle. Rhodes also swept the top three spots in the 200-meter individual medley, led by McNerney, followed by Kendall Mitzel and Huth. The Lynx closed the meet with first- and second-place finishes in the 200-meter freestyle relay.

Up Next: Rhodes vs Double Dual 

Rhodes continues its 2026-27 season with its next scheduled meet on October 10 for a Double Dual against Millsaps and Berry in Jackson, Miss.