Valparaiso vs Rose-Hulman
- January 12, 2024
- Terre Haute, Ind.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: Valpo Athletics
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams got the spring 2024 semester off to a winning start on Friday in Terre Haute, Ind., as both squads earned dual meet victories over host Rose-Hulman.
How It Happened
- The Valpo men earned their first win in program history over the Fightin’ Engineers, emerging victorious by a 154-134 final, while the Beacon women rolled to a 189-90 win.
- The women picked up event wins in nine of 12 individual events, as well as both relays.
- Three freshmen on the women’s side recorded two individual wins apiece. Kailyn Benoit (Sussex, Wis./Hamilton) led a 1-2 Valpo finish in the 100 back with a winning time of 1:02.89, and then led the Beacons to a sweep of the top three spots in the 200 back with a time of 2:18.52.
- Avery Ball (Aurora, Ill./Waubonsie Valley) took top honors in the 100 breast (1:13.10) and the 100 fly (1:04.59).
- Olivia Tressler (Las Vegas, Nev./Desert Oasis) picked up her two victories over the course of the final three individual events, claiming first place as part of a 1-2-3 Valpo finish in the 500 free (5:34.41) before turning around to claim the 400 IM as well (4:52.59).
- Sophomore Emma Schmidt (Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley) touched the wall first in the 200 fly (2:23.05), freshman Sophie Schoch (Medina, Ohio/Medina) led the way as Valpo took the top four spots in the 50 free (26.43) and freshman Roxanne Adams (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) was the top half of a 1-2 Valpo finish in the 200 breast (2:36.67).
- The Valpo men earned individual event wins in eight of 12 events, led by three victories apiece by sophomores Anthony Martin (Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett) and Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion Academy).
- Martin dominated the freestyle events, touching the wall first in the 200 free (1:45.93), the 50 free (22.10) and the 100 free (48.27).
- Oostman took top honors in both backstroke events, posting times of 54.44 in the 100 back and 2:00.52 in the 200 back. He closed out his trio of individual event wins with a time of 4:21.16 in the 400 IM.
- Sophomore Ricky Helmboldt (Tucson, Ariz./Arizona Connections Academy) covered the 1000 free in 10:11.29 to claim that event win, while sophomore Matthew Mantz (Spokane, Wash./Mead) earned a first-place finish in the 200 fly with a time of 2:00.01.
Next Up
Valpo turns around for another meet Saturday, heading to Crawfordsville, Ind. for an 11 a.m. CT start. The men will face host Wabash and UIndy in double dual meet action, while the women will vie with UIndy in a single dual meet.
Courtesy: Rose-Hulman Athletics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind.– The Rose-Hulman women’s swimming and diving team hosted Valparaiso on Friday night for Senior Day. The Fightin’ Engineers suffered a loss to the Crusaders with a final score of 189-90.
The team took the time before the meet to honor their seniors. Riya Bharamaraddi, Reilly Foote, Kayla Martinez, Hayden Mattick, and Lauren Meyer were all recognized for their dedication the the Rose-Hulman swimming and diving program.
The Fightin’ Engineers claimed 11 top-three finishes with five event wins on the night. Cate Stauffer was exceptional earning a pair of event wins in the 100-yard freestyle (56.50) and the 200-yard freestyle (2:03.33). Catherine Bath also earned a first place finish in the 1000-yard freestyle (11:21.50).
Audrey Hankins represented the Fightin’ Engineers in the diving competition claiming first in the 1-meter diving (205.05) and 3-meter diving (201.90) competition.
The Fightin’ Engineers will return to the pool tomorrow as they travel to Bloomington, Illinois to take on Illinois Wesleyan at 1 PM CT.
TOP INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS
1ST PLACE
* Catherine Bath – 1000 Freestyle – 11:21.50
* Audrey Hankins – 1m Diving – 205.05
* Audrey Hankins – 3m Diving – 201.90
* Cate Stauffer – 200 Freestyle – 2:03.33
* Cate Stauffer – 100 Freestyle – 56.50
2ND PLACE
* Reilly Foote – 1m Diving – 159.25
* Hayden Mattick – 100 Breaststroke – 1:14.03
* Cate Stauffer – 400 IM – 4:56.29
* Catherine Bath, Hayden Mattick, Lauren Meyer, Cate Stauffer – 200 Medley Relay – 1:57.87
3RD PLACE
* Lauren Meyer – 200 Breaststroke – 2:42.28
* Elizabeth Nolte – 100 Backstroke – 1:10.15
TERRE HAUTE, Ind.– The Rose-Hulman men’s swimming and diving team hosted Valparaiso University on Friday night for Senior Day. The team fell short to the Crusaders with a final score of 154-134.
The team took the time at the beginning of the meet to honor their seniors. Ryan Bowering, Evan Sellers, and David Utsis were all recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Rose-Hulman swimming team.
The Fightin’ Engineers earned 21 top-three finishes and eight event wins and in the dual meet. Sellers was a standout placing first in the 500-yard freestyle (4:54.88) and the 1000-yard freestyle (10:20.38). Carter Kirtz also picked up multiple event wins in the 100-yard breast (1:00.59) and the 200-yard breast (2:12.40).
Parker Siddons represented the Fightin’ Engineers in the diving competition claiming first place in both the 1-meter (258.10) and 3-meter (239.25) competitions.
Vineet Ranade was the lone other multi-event winner in the 100-yard butterfly (52.74) and the 400-yard freestyle relay team (3:15.60).
The Fightin’ Engineers will return to the pool tomorrow at Illinois Wesleyan at 1 PM CT.
TOP INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS
1ST PLACE
* Carter Kirtz – 100 Breaststroke – 1:00.59
* Carter Kirtz – 200 Breaststroke – 2:12.40
* Vineet Ranade – 100 Butterfly – 52.74
* Evan Sellers – 500 Freestyle – 4:54.88
* Parker Siddons – 1m Diving – 258.10
* Parker Siddons – 3m Diving – 239.25
* Vineet Ranade, Aidan Carter, Tommaso Calviello, Sam West – 400 Free Relay – 3:15.60
2ND PLACE
* Ryan Bowering – 200 Butterfly – 2:01.26
* Ryan Bowering – 500 Freestyle – 4:59.98
* Ryan Bowering – 400 IM – 4:22.14
* Tommaso Calviello – 100 Backstroke – 56.04
* Aidan Carter – 100 Freestyle – 49.43
* John Dinkel – 1m Diving – 231.65
* John Dinkel – 3m Diving – 210.75
* Caleb Munger – 200 Backstroke – 2:01.04
* Vineet Ranade – 200 Freestyle – 1:48.51
* Vineet Ranade – 50 Freestyle – 22.30
* Evan Sellers – 1000 Freestyle – 10:20.38
