FGCU S&D: TYR Classic Recap Day Two

The FGCU swimming and diving team (1-2, 1-0 CCSA) wrapped up day two of the TYR Classic finishing first out of eight teams including Power 5 Texas Christian

"We were presented the opportunity to compete against some new teams and the ladies performed well," said head coach Dave Rollins on the team's two-day performance at the TYR Classic. "The core of our team is our relays and being able to win all four was huge for us and helped set the tone for the weekend. Every swimmer was a part of a win, either on a relay or in their heat. Our divers competed well against a tough field, which is how you win a competition like this. I'm excited to see the progress from last week and looking forward to getting the team back together as we move forward through the season."

After collecting 244.5 points on day one, the Eagles nearly matched that total scoring 234 points on day two to take home the TYR Classic. Right from the start, the Eagles claimed a crucial 40 points in the first event of the day, the 200 medley relay. The team of seniors Doris Eichhorn and Gracie Redding, sophomore Petra Halmai and junior Cassidy Fry combined for a swim of 1:45.29 to take first place.

Halmai highlighted the 200 breaststroke for the Eagles touching the pads in 2:19.28 for a second-place finish, scoring FGCU 17 points. Continuing to extend FGCU's lead was Redding, claiming third in the 100 free, touching out in 52.46 seconds to add on 16 points. Senior Christina Kaas Elmgreen kept the Eagles rolling with a second-place finish in the 100 fly (17 points) as Halmai placed fourth in the 200 IM to rack up 16 points.

Just how they started, the Eagles ended on a strong note capturing the 400 free relay title. The quartet of senior Hannah Burdge, Redding, Fry and senior Linda Shaw produced a time of 3:29.96, nearly two seconds ahead of the hosts.

Sophomore divers Megan Wakefield and Melissa Novak battled through a tough field, garnering a top-four finish in their heats on the boards. In the 3-meter A final, Wakefield placed second, finishing over TCU's Izzy Ashdown with a score of 234.80 as Novak finished fourth on the 1-meter dive with a mark of 235.95.

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The Eagles head to Atlanta as they compete against host Georgia Tech, Miami, and NAIA Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta.