Indiana State v. Xavier (W)
- Friday, November 8, 2019
- Terre Haute, Indiana
- Results
Courtesy: Indiana State Athletics
TERRE HAUTE, IND. – The Sycamores dominated in the pool on Friday evening winning every event for the second consecutive meet while two swimmers claimed multiple victories.
The Sycamores topped Big East opponent Xavier by a final score of 199-62.
Surging Sycamores
Indiana State went one-two-three in the 1000 freestyle with Andrea Putrimas leading the way with a time of 10:26.90. Emily Webb and Molly Fogarty followed her with times of 10:32.39 and 10:36.91.
Senior Kendall Hansen claimed two victories, first in the 100 backstroke with a time of 57.23 while also claiming the top spot in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:03.58.
Canada-native Marni Gray also came away with two individual victories on Friday night, winning the 200 butterfly and 100 butterfly. Gray finished in the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:06.92, while earning a time of 57.28 in the 100 butterfly.
Freshman Sarah Moreau claimed first place in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:54.77. Moreau was also a part of the 400 medley relay team who also claimed first place.
Christensen’s Corner
“We did well tonight. Really pleased with our energy and execution throughout the meet. Had some pretty big breakthrough swims this evening, which was exciting to see. I’m really proud of this team and how they go about things” Head Coach Josh Christensen said. “We’ve got a big challenge tomorrow, with a short turn around. This will test our mental and physical toughness and help us prepare for championship meets. A great opportunity for us to continue to learn and grow as a team.”
ISU Performers
400 Medley Relay: First Place, Kendall Hansen, Anna Maria Nasiou, Sarah Moreau, Marlene Pavlu Lewin, 3:52.55
1000 Freestyle: First Place, Andrea Putrimas, 10:26.90
200 Freestyle: First Place, Sarah Moreau, 1:54.77
100 Backstroke: First Place, Kendall Hansen, 57.23
100 Breaststroke: First Place, Anna Maria Nasiou, 1:06.33
200 Butterfly: First Place, Marni Gray, 2:06.92
50 Freestyle: First Place, Alex Malmborg, 23.77
100 Freestyle: First Place, Kaimi Matsumoto, 51.73
200 Backstroke: First Place, Kendall Hansen, 2:03.58
200 Breaststroke: First Place, Megan Schade, 2:24.50
500 Freestyle: First Place, Rhiannon Wozny, 5:06.44
100 Butterfly: First Place, Marni Gray, 57.28
200 Individual Medley: First Place, Colleen O’Connor, 2:09.22
200 Freestyle Relay: First Place, Kaimi Matusmoto, Alex Malmborg, Caitie Mansker, Marlene Pavlu Lewin, 1:35.76
Up Next
Indiana State will hit the road tomorrow in a conference matchup against Illinois State starting at 1pm on Saturday Nov. 9.
Courtesy: Xavier Athletics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Women’s swimming fell short to Indiana State Friday afternoon, 199-62. The final score included two diving events, which Xavier did not participate in. The Musketeers had six second-place finishes. Emily Conners lead the way for Xavier by claiming Xavier’s top finishes in four events.
The men and women enjoy a week break from competition before competing in the three-day, annual Cleveland State Magnus Cup in Cleveland, Ohio. The Magnus Cup kicks off on Friday, November 22 with the first session at 9 a.m. followed by a second session at 5 p.m.
| WOMEN’S NOTABLES |
- To open the meet, Brooke Atkins, Lydia Shaeffer, Taylor Hogan and Emily Conners placed a close second in the 400 medley.
- Emma Kauffeld placed fifth in the 1000 free touching the wall at 10:42.51.
- In the 200 free, Emily Saugstad placed in fifth with a time of 1:58.34.
- Taylor Hogan finished in second place in the 100 backstroke with a time of 58.92.
- In the 100 breaststroke, Clare Bosse placed third with a time of 1:07.32.
- Sophia Romero placed thirdin the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:08.87.
- Emily Conners placed second in back to back events clocking a time of 24.29 in the 50 freestyle, and a 53.41 in the 100 freestyle.
- Taylor Hogan followed Conners by placing second in the 200 backstroke 2:06.71.
- In the 200 breaststroke, Kelly Harris Placed third with a time of 2:26.39.
- Emma Kauffeld had another team-top finish in the 500 freestyle in fifth, just in front of Sophia Romero and Emma Swabb.
- Xavier finished four in a row in the 100 butterfly lead by Lorelei Gaertner who finished in third.
- Alison Herman claimed the third-place finish in the 200 IM.
- To close the meet, Maureen Cummins, Emily Saugstad, Clare Bosse, Emily Conners took the second-place finish in the 200 yard freestyle relay.
- Indiana State topped Xavier 199 – 62, the final score included two diving events which Xavier did not participate in.
