Schmidt, a junior, was named Iowa Conference Swimmer of the Year after winning five events and finishing second in two others at the Conference Championship leading Luther to its third-straight title. She set Conference records in winning the 50 freestyle (24.61) and the 200 freestyle (1:58.58) while also winning the 100 freestyle (55.61). Schmidt also took home titles as part of the 800 freestyle relay (8:13.0, 2:00.55 lead leg) and the 200 medley relay (1:55.54, 24.70 anchor leg). She also swam the lead leg of the second-place finishing 200 free relay (1:44.08, 25.81 split) and the 400 free relay (3:44.09, 55.12 split).
