University of Toledo
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Toledo Defeats Marshall in MAC Season Opener, 167-125
10/31/2003 12:00:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
HUNTINGTON, WV - The University of Toledo swimming and diving team put forth a solid all-around effort today to open its Mid-American Conference season defeating Marshall, 167-125, at the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium.
The Rockets set three Fitch Natatorium records to even its overall record at 2-2, 1-0 MAC. Senior Lauren Beckett broke the pool record in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:25.65. Junior Iiris Hilvo swam to a pool record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:07.41 and freshman Makenzie Manard shattered the mark in the 200 IM, touching the wall in 2:16.11.
Other first place finishers for the Rockets included freshmen Sara Stech in the 100-yard backstroke (1:01.59) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:13.78), and Mandy Ranc, who had first place finishes in the 200-yard backstroke (2:13.06) and the 200-yard freestyle (1:55.93).
The Rockets will return to action tomorrow to take on Ohio at 4:00 p.m. in the Ohio University Aquatic Center.
