Bramlett adds another school record in opening meet of 2026

GRINNELL, Iowa - Audrey Bramlett added another school record to her trophy case with her standout performance in the 1650 free at the Grinnell Invite.

In the opening meet of the 2026 portion of the season, Bramlett continued to shine in her stellar freshman season. Not only did Bramlett break the school record in the 1650 free at 19:06.64, but also set the second best time in program history in both the 100 and 200 IM.

Lillyann Morrison added her name to the top-ten marks in school history, earning ninth overall in the 200 breaststroke. As a team, Simpson finished 10th overall out of 11 teams.

TOP PERFORMERS

50 Free - 44th - Guinevere McCusker - 27.82
100 Free - 48th - Riley Carl - 1:01.20
200 Free - 21st - Audrey Bramlett - 2:08.87
500 Free - 29th - Allison Robinson - 5:51.21
1650 Free - 9th - Audrey Bramlett - 19:06.64 (School Record)
100 Back - 28th - Guinevere McCusker - 1:07.81
200 Back - 41st - Allison Robinson - 2:35.38
100 Fly - 37th - Guinevere McCusker - 1:12.77
100 Breast - 24th - Lillyann Morrison - 1:18.75
200 Breast - 21st - Lillyann Morrison - 2:46.17 (9th best time in school history)
100 IM - 9th - Audrey Bramlett - 1:05.50 (2nd best time in school history)
200 IM - 7th - Audrey Bramlett - 2:19.05 (2nd best time in school history)
200 Free Relay - 19th - Carl, Robinson, Morrison, Bramlett - 1:51.63
400 Free Relay - 22nd - McCusker, Howe, Robinson, Carl - 4:09.46
800 Free Relay - 10th - Robinson, McCusker, Morrison, Bramlett - 9:02.30
200 Medley Relay - 20th - Bramlett, Morrison, McCusker, Carl - 2:04.45
400 Medley Relay - 21st - Bramlett, Morrison, McCusker, Carl - 4:32.27

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Grinnell - 893.5
2. Nebraska Wesleyan - 718
3. St. Ambrose - 470.5
4. Augustana - 434
5. Nebraska Kearney - 345.5
6. Luther - 240
7. Quincy - 183
8. Coe - 167
9. St. Catherine - 131
10. Simpson - 105
11. Dordt - 97.5

UP NEXT

Simpson returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the St. Mary' Omaha dual in Indianola.