Upcoming Event: Women's Swimming and Diving at Coyote Extravaganza on October 30, 2026 at 6 p.m./10 a.m.
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6 p.m./10 a.m.
Women's Swimming and Diving
at Coyote Extravaganza
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South Dakota State University Athletics
Lily Esmas - 2026-27 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Lily Esmas
- Position:
- Backstroke
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Cherry Creek H.S.
- Hometown:
- Centennial, Colo.
- Major:
- Nursing
HONORS AND AWARDS
CAREER TOP 10s
2024-25: Swam in the B final of the 200-yard backstroke at the Summit League Championships, placing 13th in 2:04.79 … also competed in the 50 freestyle (:24.52) and 100 backstroke (:58.15) at the league meet and turned in season-best times in both events … added a personal-best time of 2:04.25 in the 200 backstroke prelims … member of 200 medley B relay at league championships … was the top Jackrabbit finisher in the 100 backstroke in each of the team’s first four duals of the season
2023-24: Provided depth to a senior-laden backstroke crew during freshman season … competed in the 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke at the Summit League Championships
BEFORE SDSU: Two-time high school state qualifier in the 100-yard backstroke … also qualified in the 200 freestyle in 2022 and the 50 freestyle in 2023 … qualified in three events for Speedo Sectionals in both 2022 and 2023 as a member of the Aquawolves Colorado Swim Team … placed 17th in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2022 Western Zone Senior Championships … posted top-30 individual finishes in the 100-meter backstroke, 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly at the 2022 Colorado LSC 13 and Over Long Course Championships, highlighted by a 10th-place showing in the 100 back
- All-Summit League (2025-26)
- Summit League Academic Honor Roll (2024-25, 2025-26)
CAREER TOP 10s
- 5th in 200 backstroke (2:02.11)
- 9th in 100 backstroke (:56.62)
2024-25: Swam in the B final of the 200-yard backstroke at the Summit League Championships, placing 13th in 2:04.79 … also competed in the 50 freestyle (:24.52) and 100 backstroke (:58.15) at the league meet and turned in season-best times in both events … added a personal-best time of 2:04.25 in the 200 backstroke prelims … member of 200 medley B relay at league championships … was the top Jackrabbit finisher in the 100 backstroke in each of the team’s first four duals of the season
2023-24: Provided depth to a senior-laden backstroke crew during freshman season … competed in the 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke at the Summit League Championships
BEFORE SDSU: Two-time high school state qualifier in the 100-yard backstroke … also qualified in the 200 freestyle in 2022 and the 50 freestyle in 2023 … qualified in three events for Speedo Sectionals in both 2022 and 2023 as a member of the Aquawolves Colorado Swim Team … placed 17th in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2022 Western Zone Senior Championships … posted top-30 individual finishes in the 100-meter backstroke, 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly at the 2022 Colorado LSC 13 and Over Long Course Championships, highlighted by a 10th-place showing in the 100 back
Friday, October 30
Wednesday, October 28
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, October 27
