"It was great to get out and race again," said head coach Dave Rollins. After coming off some challenging training and final exams, the athletes tend to feel off, which is normal. However, getting back into racing is important for us in our preparations for the CCSA Championships. Congratulations to Megan Wakefield on qualifying for Zones on the 1m and we happily welcomed Courtney Chapin back to racing after a semester of setbacks."
"I am very proud of how we competed today," said Asheville head coach Elizabeth Lykins. "I am happy to come away with four wins in individual races against a very strong conference opponent. It was also exciting to have our divers travel with us and compete."
The Eagles were without senior Christina Kaas Elmgreen, sophomore Rebecca Moynihan and freshman Wiktoria Czarnecka as they were swimming in international swim meets in Denmark (Elmgreen), China (Moynihan) and Poland (Czarnecka).
"I am very proud of how we competed today," said Asheville head coach Elizabeth Lykins. "I am happy to come away with four wins in individual races against a very strong conference opponent. It was also exciting to have our divers travel with us and compete."
The Eagles were without senior Christina Kaas Elmgreen, sophomore Rebecca Moynihan and freshman Wiktoria Czarnecka as they were swimming in international swim meets in Denmark (Elmgreen), China (Moynihan) and Poland (Czarnecka).
In the first event, the 200 medley relay, the team of sophomore Petra Halmai, juniors Emily Glinecke and Madison Jean and senior Doris Eichorn took the event with a time of 1:49.97. The team of freshman Kellie Fischer, junior Lizzy White, freshman Joslyn Filo and senior Linda Shaw finished third with a time of 1:51.17.
Heading into event two, senior Gracie Redding would take second in the 1650 freestyle with a time of 17:59.36.
The Eagles would earn a sweep in the one meter diving portion as sophomore Megan Wakefield (181.25), senior Margot Kessler (146.65) and junior Natalie Keffer (128.10) took first, second, and third place respectively. Sophomore Melissa Novak would finish fourth with a score of 117.60.
The Eagles would earn a sweep in the one meter diving portion as sophomore Megan Wakefield (181.25), senior Margot Kessler (146.65) and junior Natalie Keffer (128.10) took first, second, and third place respectively. Sophomore Melissa Novak would finish fourth with a score of 117.60.
With the score tied 18-18, the Eagles managed to earn their second sweep in the 50 yard backstroke as sophomore Courtney Chapin (27.09), Eichorn (27.31) and Jean (28.05) took first, second, and third place respectively.
Following the sweep, Glinecke (30.62) and Halmai (30.85) finished second and third respectively in the 50 yard breaststroke.
In the 100 yard butterfly, junior Cassidy Fry (56.01) and senior Nicole Oppel (59.55) took first and second place respectively.
Meanwhile, the Eagles senior Hannah Burdge (24.19) and freshman Joslyn Filo (25.27) finished first and second respectively in the 50 yard free.
Following the 50 yard free, the Eagles would take first and second place in the 100 yard freestyle, which was claimed by Shaw (53.53) and Fry (53.86).
Halmai would finish first in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 59.24.
In the 100 yard breaststroke, Glinecke (1:06.20) and Burdge (1:08.08) finished second and third respectively.
In the 200 yard freestyle, Fry (1:59.15) and Fischer (2:01) took second and third respectively.
The Eagles would earn their third sweep as Eichorn (26.02), Jean (26.24) and junior Karin Schienvar (27.15) took first, second, and third place respectively and putting the Eagles up 142-84 in the 50 yard butterfly.
With two events left, the Eagles would sweep the 100 IM as Halmai (59.73), Schienvar (1:01.74) and Glinecke (1:03.02) finished first, second, and third place respectively while in the 200 freestyle relay, Eagle A Team (Burdge, Redding, Fry and Eichorn) took first with a time of 1:36.48 while Eagle B Team (senior Kiley Eble, Jean, Fischer and Filo) took third with a time of 1:40.98.
"The team did a great job supporting each other and racing tough," stated Rollins. "Definitely lots of positives heading into next semester!"
For the Bulldogs, they managed to get four first place finishes from juniors Catherine Allen (1650 free: 17:40.97) and Skylar Rogan (200 free: 1:58.98) and senior Morgan Rulevich (50 backstroke: 29.73 and 100 breastroke: 1:05.71).
Up Next:
The Eagles will return to action for the new year as they will prepare for the second annual FGCU Triple Distance Classic. The Eagles will welcome Buffalo (0-1, 0-1 MAC) and Bowling Green (7-0, 1-0 MAC) for the non-conference portion and Liberty (8-0, 2-0 CCSA) for CCSA play on Saturday, January 5 at 10 A.M.
In the 100 yard butterfly, junior Cassidy Fry (56.01) and senior Nicole Oppel (59.55) took first and second place respectively.
Meanwhile, the Eagles senior Hannah Burdge (24.19) and freshman Joslyn Filo (25.27) finished first and second respectively in the 50 yard free.
Following the 50 yard free, the Eagles would take first and second place in the 100 yard freestyle, which was claimed by Shaw (53.53) and Fry (53.86).
Halmai would finish first in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 59.24.
In the 100 yard breaststroke, Glinecke (1:06.20) and Burdge (1:08.08) finished second and third respectively.
In the 200 yard freestyle, Fry (1:59.15) and Fischer (2:01) took second and third respectively.
The Eagles would earn their third sweep as Eichorn (26.02), Jean (26.24) and junior Karin Schienvar (27.15) took first, second, and third place respectively and putting the Eagles up 142-84 in the 50 yard butterfly.
With two events left, the Eagles would sweep the 100 IM as Halmai (59.73), Schienvar (1:01.74) and Glinecke (1:03.02) finished first, second, and third place respectively while in the 200 freestyle relay, Eagle A Team (Burdge, Redding, Fry and Eichorn) took first with a time of 1:36.48 while Eagle B Team (senior Kiley Eble, Jean, Fischer and Filo) took third with a time of 1:40.98.
"The team did a great job supporting each other and racing tough," stated Rollins. "Definitely lots of positives heading into next semester!"
For the Bulldogs, they managed to get four first place finishes from juniors Catherine Allen (1650 free: 17:40.97) and Skylar Rogan (200 free: 1:58.98) and senior Morgan Rulevich (50 backstroke: 29.73 and 100 breastroke: 1:05.71).
Up Next:
The Eagles will return to action for the new year as they will prepare for the second annual FGCU Triple Distance Classic. The Eagles will welcome Buffalo (0-1, 0-1 MAC) and Bowling Green (7-0, 1-0 MAC) for the non-conference portion and Liberty (8-0, 2-0 CCSA) for CCSA play on Saturday, January 5 at 10 A.M.
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