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Buckeyes Lead Three of Four Duals at Penn State
11/1/2019 10:56:00 PM | Men's Swim & Dive, Women's Swim & Dive
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State men's and women's swimming and diving programs lead in three of the four competitions in a three-team, double dual meet against Penn State and Virginia Tech that is being contested over two days at the McCoy Natatorium in University Park, Pa. The meet concludes tomorrow.
Ohio State men 91.70; Penn State men 74.50
Ohio State women 102; Penn State women 65
Ohio State men 70; Virginia Tech men 97
Ohio State women 117; Virginia Tech women 50
"Overall, it was a strong day of performances," Bill Dorenkott, director of men's and women's swimming and diving, said. "A year ago we were a bit flat on day one of this meet. We made a conscious effort to bring strong attitude, effort and energy today."
The Buckeye women, nationally ranked at No. 24 this week, had four first-place performances, starting off with a win in 3-meter diving by Mackenzie Crawford. She was followed in second by Genevieve Angerame.
Kathrin Demler was a double winner, taking first in the 200 fly (2:01.08) and also in the 200 individual medley (2:02.98). Katie Trace was second in both races.
The 400 free relay team of Taylor Petrak, Lucija Jurkovic-Perisa, Kristen Romano and Freya Rayner swam to victory in 3:21.99.
"We had a team meeting a few weeks back with Urban Meyer," Dorenkott said. "Coach talked about the crucible of performance and the idea that pressure filled environments bring out the best in those who desire to be elite. Tonight provided plenty of opportunities to grow and learn."
On the men's side, Ohio State, the No. 8-ranked team in the nation, swept the 1-meter springboard event with Jacob Siler (356.95), Jacob Fielding (343.30) and Joseph Canova (324.70) finishing 1-2-3, respectively.
Carson Burt picked up an Ohio State win in the 1,000 freestyle with a time of 9:26.67 while Jason Mathews touched first in the 200 breaststroke. Cameron Craig in the 100 freestyle and RJ Kondalski in the 100 backstroke were runner-up in those events, as was the 200 free relay team comprised of Cameron Craig, Andrew Loy, Matthew Abeysinghe and Joe Pohlmann.
"Tomorrow will be a great opportunity to string together multiple sessions of tough racing," said Dorenkott.
Results – Women
Diving Results
3-meter diving – 1. Mackenzie Crawford 325.30; 2. Genevieve Angerame 313.65; 4. Lexie Barker 270.30
Race Results
200 medley relay – 2. Bradley, Bach, Trace, Rayner, 1:41.07; 3. Wolfe, Gresser, Walsh, Petrak, 1:41.65
500 free – 2. Molly Kowal 4:53.04; 3. Nicole Fye 4:55.33; 4. Kristen Romano 4;55.45;
200 fly – 1. Kathrin Demler 2:01.08; 2. Katie Trace 2:01.09
200 breast – 2. Hanna Gresser 2:14.90; 3. Josie Panitz 2:16.04; 5. Laura Banks 2:21.67
100 free – 3. Taylor Petrak :51.05; 4. Freya Rayner :51.07; 5. Luci Jurkovic-Perisa :51.31
200 IM – 1. Kathrin Demler 2:02.98; 2. Katie Trace 2:04.06
100 back – 4. Rebekah Bradley :55.30; 5. Kristen Romano 55.96
400 free relay – 1. Ohio State "A" (Petrak, Jurkovic-Perisa, Romano Rayner) 3:21.99
Results – Men
Diving Results
1-meter diving – 1. Jacob Siler 356.95; 2. Jacob Fielding 343.30; 3. Joseph Canova 324.70
Race Results
400 medley relay – 3. Ohio State "A" (McDermott, Mathews, Lense, Craig) 3:17.42
1,000 free – 1. Carson Burt, 9:26.67; 8. Matthew Magness 9:42.94
200 fly – 3. Alex Dillman 1:49.67; 5. Noah Lense 1:50.84
200 breast – 1. Jason Mathews 1:59.58; 6. Evan McFadden 2:04.42
100 free – 2. Cameron Craig :44.56; 4. Andrew Loy :44.68; 5. Matthew Abeysinghe :45.02
400 individual medley – 6. Thomas Watkins 4:00.73
100 back – 2. RJ Kondalski :49.51; 4. Colin McDermott :50.09; 6. Evan Stapp :50.71
200 free relay – 2. Ohio State "A" (Craig, Loy, Abeysinghe, Pohlmann) 1:21.20
Swimming and diving action will continue tomorrow at 10 a.m. with nine more events and the completion of the meet.
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