Bowling Green Downs Findlay, JCU For Best Start In Program History; Oiler Men Top Blue Streaks

BOWLING GREEN VS JOHN CARROLL VS FINDLAY

• December 13, 2025
• Bowling Green, Ohio
• SCY (25 yards)
• Results

Courtesy: BGSU Athletics

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Saturday’s tri-dual at Cooper Pool proved historic for Bowling Green women’s swimming and diving, as the Falcons earned decisive wins over Findlay and John Carroll to cap the best start to a season in program history.

Bowling Green defeated Findlay, 175-100, and John Carroll, 205-70, improving to 10-0 overall. The mark eclipses the program’s previous best start of 8-0, set by the 1970-71 team coached by Jean Campbell.

“It feels great, because it’s a testament to what the ladies have been doing day in and day out,” head coach Tanner Barton said. “What we started in our training last year has really taken root, and now we’re seeing it in year two.”

The Falcons set the tone immediately in the 200-yard medley relay, as the A squad of Emily McNicol, Lauren Jablonski, Bridget Kurtzweil and Corine Rieskamp touched first in 1:45.55, while Bowling Green’s B relay finished third.

Elise Snyder won the three meter (276.15) and the one meter dive (239.62) on the boards.

In the pool, Bowling Green showcased their depth. Caroline Toledo paced the distance events, winning the 1000 yard freestyle (10:30.63) and the 500 freestyle (5:04.37). Lourdes Manderfield added a runner-up finish in the 1000 free.

The Falcons recorded multiple podium sweeps, including the 200 freestyle, where Annie Berrow (1:57.99), Ashley Fryer (1:58.09) and Sierra Newton (1:58.16) finished 1-2-3. Grace Bodrock led another sweep in the 200 butterfly (2:05.34), followed by Alex Johnson and Morgan Sokol.

Emily McNicol claimed the 100 backstroke in 56.66, while Sokol won the 200 backstroke by nearly five seconds. Madison Bond added victories in the 200 IM (2:08.68) and a second-place finish in the 200 breaststroke.

The Falcons closed the meet with a win in the 200 freestyle relay, as Bodrock, Rieskamp, McNicol and Samia Becdach combined for a 1:35.80 finish.

Despite a demanding week that included final exams and last weekend’s Zippy Invitational, Barton said the team’s composure stood out.

“How relaxed the ladies were really stuck out to me,” Barton said. “They were comfortable, they were able to swim long, and they weren’t exhausted or stressed after a grueling week physically and mentally.”

Bowling Green will break from competition before resuming its schedule in January with a road dual at Ohio, as the Falcons turn their focus toward training ahead of the MAC Championships.

“This is one of the most important parts of our season,” Barton said. “We’re building the foundation now so that when we taper, we’re ready to race at our best.”

Courtesy: Findlay Athletics

Bowling Green, Ohio- The University of Findlay swimming and diving teams made the short trip to Bowling Green State University on Saturday, Dec. 13, to face the Falcons and the Blue Streaks of John Carroll. Competing inside Cooper Pool, the Findlay men earned a 179–83 victory over John Carroll. On the women’s side, the Oilers defeated John Carroll 163–99 but fell to host Bowling Green by a score of 175–100.

Notable Results
Women

• Katie Susi (Sr.)
  • 1st: 100 Yard Breaststroke- 1:03.77
  • 1st: 200 Yard Breaststroke- 2:21.02
  • 2nd:  200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:46.69
  • 3rd: 200 Yard IM- 2:13.83
• Olivia Scheibelhoffer (So.)
  • 1st: 50 Yard Freestyle- 23.44 [NCAA B Cut]
  • 1st: 100 Yard Butterfly- 56.30
  • 2nd:  200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:46.69
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:37.02
• Troie Grubbs (Sr.)
  • 2nd: 100 Yard Freestyle- 53.19
  • 3rd: 50 Yard Freestyle- 23.91
  • 2nd:  200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:46.69
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:37.02
• Lexie Jankowski (Jr.)
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:37.02
  • 3rd: 100 Yard Butterfly- 59.88
• Emma Montgomery (Fr.)
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Backstroke- 2:12.93
• Michelle Jativa (Fr.)
  • 3rd: 500 Yard Freestyle- 5:29.54
• Macee Reckard (Sr.)
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:46.69
• Hannah Nagel (Fr.)
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:37.02

Men
 

• Sebastian Camacho (Fr.)
  • 1st: 1000 Yard Freestyle- 10.00.69
  • 1st: 500 Yard Freestyle- 4:38.60
• Nick Beratz (Fr.)
  • 1st: 200 Yard Freestyle- 1:40.70
  • 1st: 200 Yard IM- 1:56.30
  • 2nd: 500 Yard Freestyle- 4:39.56
• Randy Keener (Sr.)
  • 1st: 100 Yard Backstroke- 51.56
  • 1st: 200 Yard Backstroke- 1:54.67
  • 1st: 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:30.41
  • 1st: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:20.03
• Arnaldo Guimaraes (So.)
  • 1st: 100 Yard Breaststroke- 56.12
  • 1st: 200 Yard Breaststroke- 2:07.97
  • 1st 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:30.41
• Juan Blandon Torres (Fr.)
  • 1st: 200 Yard Butterfly- 1:48.00 [NCAA B Cut]
  • 1st: 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:30.41
  • 1st: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:20.03
• Camilo Marrugo (Sr.)
  • 1st: 50 Yard Freestyle- 19.60 [NCAA B Cut]
  • 1st: 100 Yard Butterfly- 46.28 [NCAA B Cut]
  • 1st: 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1:30.41
  • 1st: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:20.03
• Santiago Arteaga (Jr.)
  • 1st: 100 Yard Freestyle- 46.80
  • 1st: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:20.03
  • 3rd: 200 Yard Freestyle- 1:43.26
• Sebastian Washington (Jr.)
  • 2nd: 100 Yard Freestyle- 47.33
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:27.87
• Zein Kawas (Sr.)
  • 2nd: 50 Yard Freestyle- 21.55
  • 2nd: 100 Yard Butterfly- 51.59
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:27.87
• David Schlor (Jr.)
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Butterfly- 2:00.45
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:27.87
  • 3rd: 100 Yard Butterfly- 51.97
• Stanislav Lohvynenko (Fr.)
  • 2nd: 100 Yard Backstroke- 52.57
• Chandler Burston (Fr.)
  • 3rd: 200 Yard Butterfly- 2:01.85
• Camdyn Sever (Fr.)
  • 2nd: 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1:27.87

Comment from Head Coach Diego Santos
It was a great way to finish the fall. We had a very strong and exciting semester, where we for sure were able to set us up for a fun and hopefully, a fast spring semester. We know that conference and nationals will come by really fast, but understand that we need to take it day by day and continue putting in the work the right way. Keep your eye out for us, because we are just getting started.

The Oilers return to action on Saturday, Jan. 10, when they travel to Indiana for an always-competitive meet against the University of Indianapolis. The meet will be held at the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center and is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

Courtesy: JCU Athletics

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – A trip to the home of an old friend marked the Saturday after finals for John Carroll Women’s Swimming & Diving.

The Blue Streaks traveled to Bowling Green State University for a dual against the Division I Falcons as well as nearby University of Findlay, a talented Division II program.

John Carroll lost to BGSU, led by former JCU head coach Tanner Barton by a score of 205-70 and dropped to Findlay by a score of 163-96.

Results

Mairin Dalziel enjoyed a nice meet for JCU. In a fast 50 Free, the JCU star touched the wall in 25.12 In the 200 IM, the veteran picked up a second-place finish with a mark of 2:12.82.

Ella Muzychak finished third in the marathon 1000 Free for JCU. Later on, the star swam a time of 5:25.89 for second in the 500 Free.

Audrey Sevald tallied a time of 1:00.65 for third in the 100 Backstroke. Later in the 200 Back, she clocked in at 2:13.34, also a bronze finish.

Olivia Goodman grabbed fourth in the 200 Breaststroke for JCU, followed quickly by Kami Contakis.

To cap the day, JCU took third in the 200 Free Relay. Bree Shirkey, JJ Gowetski, Taylor Hudson, and Dalziel combined for a mark of 1:42.26.

Next Up
The Blue Streaks have some time off now before heading to Florida for the annual training trip.

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Saturday after the conclusion of finals marked the last competition of 2025 for John Carroll Men’s Swimming & Diving.

The Blue Streaks trekked to Bowling Green State University for a dual against the Division II University of Findlay.

Despite some spirited competition, John Carroll lost to the Oilers by a score of 179-93.

Results

In an impressive showing to start, JCU played a pair of relays in the top three of the 200 Yard Medley Relay. David Miller, Alex Gallagher, Michael Vertikoff, and Cameron Cook led the way with a time of 1:34.14. Jacob Florio, Bart Kubis, Dominic Falcon, and Patrick Branch followed oh-so-close behind at 1:34.76.

Cook kept on rolling in the 200 Free, firing up a runner-up time of 1:42.77. In the 50 Free, Cook and Falcon both touched in at 21 seconds for third and fourth. Cook followed it up with a strong 47.42 in the 100 Free, good for third.

Kmet and Joe Nadur finished back-to-back in second and third in the 1000 Free. Sam Kmet snagged third in the 500 Free.

Miller went 52.74 in the 100 Backstroke for third. Sticking with the sprints, Ian Hofmann and Alex Gallagher both hit 58 seconds in the 100 Breaststroke for second and third. Florio and Miller did strong work together in the 200 Back for second and third, highlighted by Florio’s 1:55.79.

Branch continued his strong season alongside Nadur in the 200 Breaststroke, as the veterans both hit 2:08 to notch second and third. In the final individual event, Nadur went out with a flash, firing up a second-place time of 1:56.74 in the 200 IM. Florio followed closely in third.

Falcon, Owen Holm, Miller, and Branch finished off the day with a nice effort in the 200 Free Relay. The quartet combined for a time of 1:28:00.

Next Up
The Blue Streaks have some time off now before heading to Florida for the annual training trip.