Bowling Green Caps Historic Season With Win Over Toledo In Battle of I-75

BOWLING GREEN VS TOLEDO

• January 30-31, 2026
• Toledo, Ohio
• SCY (25 yards)
• Day 1 Results
• Day 2 Results

Courtesy: BGSU Athletics

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — On senior night, the Bowling Green swim and dive team surged ahead in the Battle of I-75, building a 122-44 lead over Toledo on Friday night at Cooper Pool. The Falcons won every event and recorded nine personal-best performances.

Bowling Green opened the meet with a win in the 200-yard medley relay, as the A squad of Emily McNicol, Lauren Jablonski, Grace Bodrock and Samia Becdach touched first in 1:40.59. The Falcons’ B relay placed third (1:43.60).

On the boards, BGSU swept the 3-meter diving event. Natalia Mayorga led the way with a score of 311.93, followed by Elise Snyder (274.73) and Evie Long (240.45).

In the pool, Morgan Sokol captured the 1,650 freestyle in a personal-best 17:09.23, while Caroline Toledo also posted a PR in third (17:21.68). Samia Becdach won the 50 freestyle in a personal-best 23.17, the fifth-fastest time in program history.

The Falcons went 1-2 in the 400 individual medley, with Maddie Bond (4:24.79) and Bridget Kurtzweil (4:28.55) both setting personal records. Bodrock followed with a victory in the 200 butterfly (2:02.54), the ninth-fastest mark in program history, while Astrid Garcia placed third.

McNicol added a win in the 200 backstroke, clocking a personal-best 1:58.04 — the third-fastest time in program history. Jablonski won the 200 breaststroke in a PR 2:17.57, with Corine Rieskamp taking third (2:19.55, PR).

The meet concluded with a Bowling Green win in the 200 freestyle relay, as McNicol, Annie Berrow, Bodrock and Becdach finished in 1:33.91.

The Battle of I-75 continues Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Toledo.

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Bowling Green women’s swimming and diving team won the Battle of I-75 with a 227-124 victory over Toledo on Saturday morning, marking the Falcons’ first dual-meet win over the Rockets since Jan. 22, 2022.

Bowling Green carried momentum from Friday night into the morning session, opening the day with a win in the 400 medley relay. The Falcons’ A squad of Emily McNicol, Lauren Jablonski, Grace Bodrock and Samia Becdach touched first in 3:44.64, while the B team placed third.

“I was impressed with how our ladies came out this morning, competing at 9:30 a.m. with high energy and the ability to continue what we started last night,” head coach Tanner Barton said.

The Falcons dominated on the boards, sweeping the top three spots in the one meter dive. Evie Long posted a lifetime-best 278.48 to win, securing her a rare fourth NCAA zone qualifying score. Sadie Dempz followed with a personal-best 266.48 to earn her first zone cut.

“Two divers got NCAA zone cuts, which is very exciting,” Barton said.

In the pool, Maddie Bond captured the 200 individual medley in 2:06.75, while Bridget Kurtzweil added a third-place finish. Karina Solera and Bodrock finished second and third in the 100 butterfly, and Becdach placed second in the 100 freestyle.

McNicol continued her strong meet with a win in the 100 backstroke, touching first in 55.48, with Bella Treib close behind in second. Jablonski claimed the 100 breaststroke title in 1:03.81, as Bond added a third-place finish.

The meet concluded with the 400 freestyle relay, where Bowling Green’s A and B squads placed second and third.

Barton credited the team’s approach and senior leadership for the result.

“When we’re swimming fast and having fun, we can do some incredible things,” Barton said. “The seniors had not beaten Toledo in a dual meet throughout their college career. They did not want to go 0-4. They wanted to come out on top and end their time at BG with a victory over their rival.”

The win capped the Falcons’ most successful regular season in five decades. Bowling Green now turns its focus to the Mid-American Conference Championships, scheduled to begin Feb. 25 in Akron.

Courtesy: Toledo Athletics

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Toledo women’s swimming and diving team picked up nine top-three finishes on the first night of a dual meet against Bowling Green in the Battle of I-75 sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union on Friday evening. The Falcons lead the Rockets, 122-44.

Junior Leah Evans broke into the top-10 in the 200 backstroke for the second time this season. Evans tallied a final time of 2:00.24 to rank eighth all-time and place second in the event.

Freshman Lindsay Bright recorded a second-place finish in the 1650 freestyle with a mark of 17:09.77, good for a B cut final time in the CSCAA’s National Invitational Championship event in March.

Two Rockets earned podium finishes in the 50 free as senior Janne Slegers placed second (23.46) and Helena Pinto Coelho Lopes earned a third-place finish (23.51). Freshman Maggie Spybook took second in the 200 butterfly (2:04.83) while sophomore Grace Henely touched the wall with a time of 2:19.38 in the 200 breaststroke to earn second-place honors.

Up Next
Toledo concludes the dual meet against Bowling Green on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the UT Student Recreation Center.

Toledo vs. Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Ohio | Jan. 30, 2026

Toledo Top Three Finishers
200 Medley Relay
2. Leah Evans, Grace Henely, Kenzie Robinson, Janne Slegers – 1:41.79

1650 Freestyle
2. Lindsay Bright – 17:09.77

50 Freestyle
2. Janne Slegers – 23.46
3. Helena Pinto Coelho Lopes – 23.51

400 IM
3. Paula Pavillard-Salvador – 4:30.92

200 Butterfly
2. Maggie Spybrook – 2:04.83

200 Backstroke
2. Leah Evans – 2:00.24

200 Breaststroke
2. Grace Henely – 2:19.38

200 Freestyle Relay
2. Janne Slegers, Helena Pinto Coelho Lopes, Kenzie Robinson, Rosie Richards – 1:34.11

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo women’s swimming and diving team fell to Bowling Green, 227-124, in the Battle of I-75 sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union on Saturday morning..

Prior to the start of the meet, the Rockets recognized their three graduating seniors – Gracie Pardue, Paula Pavillard-Salvador and Janne Slegers.

Slegers had a strong outing in her final home meet, winning the 100 free with a mark of 50.32 and anchoring the 400 freestyle relay team as they won the event with a final time of 3:27.47.

Sophomores Rosie Richards and Kenzie Myco each picked up wins. Richards tallied a final time of 1:52.13 in the 200 free to take first while Myco touched the wall at 56.80 to win the 100 butterfly. Richards also took third in the 100 free (52.31).

Two freshmen earned top-three finishes in the 500 freestyle as Claire Kemmere placed second (5:03.06) and Lindsay Bright took third (5:09.50). Graduating senior Pavillard-Salvador tallied a second-place finish in the 200 IM (2:06.83).

Combining Friday night’s action with Saturday’s results, the Rockets recorded 21 top-three finishes and four individual event titles.

Quoting Head Coach Jacy Dyer
“This meet was a perfect way to end our dual meet season. We had a lot of best times and an NIC qualifying cut throughout the last two days. The team brought great energy last night and this morning. I am proud of the way we were able to send off our seniors who have meant so much to this program. I’m so excited to continue to build into MAC championships and see what this team can do.”

Up Next
Toledo heads to Akron, Ohio for the Mid-American Conference Championships on Feb. 25-28.

Toledo vs. Bowling Green
Toledo, Ohio | Jan. 31, 2026

Toledo Top Three Finishers
400 Medley Relay
2. Leah Evans, Grace Henely, Maggie Spybrook, Janne Slegers – 3:45.54

200 Freestyle
1. Rosie Richards – 1:52.13
2. Helena Pinto Coelho Lopes – 1:52.17

200 IM
2. Paula Pavillard-Salvador – 2:06.83

100 Butterfly
1. Kenzie Myco – 56.80

100 Freestyle
1. Janne Slegers – 50.32
3. Rosie Richards – 52.31

100 Backstroke
3. Hannah Wentzel – 57.61

500 Freestyle
2. Claire Kemmere – 5:03.06
3. Lindsay Bright – 5:09.50

100 Breaststroke
2. Grace Henely – 1:05.99

400 Freestyle Relay
1. Rosie Richards, Helena Pinto Coelho Lopes, Kenzie Myco, Janne Slegers – 3:27.47