UT Swept Away By the Falcons, 182-118, in Home Opener

Friday, October 30

Toledo, OH

5:00 p.m.

University of Toledo

118

182

Bowling Green

UT Swept Away By the Falcons, 182-118, in Home Opener

10/31/2015 10:53:00 AM | Women's Swimming and Diving

TOLEDO, OH – Toledo swimming and diving opened up Mid-American Conference action on Friday but fell to Bowling Green 182-118 in its home opener at the UT Student Rec Center.

The Rockets recorded six victories in the 16 events at Friday's meet, as sophomore Katrin Streicher led the way, scoring wins in the 100 and 200-yard butterfly. In the 200 fly, Streicher touched with a time of 2:05.49 and in the 100 fly she recorded a 56.96.

"I don't think this was the best version of ourselves," said head coach Chris Peters. "Three of our team leaders, Kat, Lauren and Sammy, were all injured yet they still won events. I am really proud of them, they showed toughness and leadership. After the meet I told the team that if they follow those girls' lead, we will be a completely different team next week for MSU."

Seniors Samantha Richart and Lauren Comer took the top places in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200-yard freestyle, respectively. Richart placed with a time of 1:03.28 and Comer touched at 2:09.01. Comer also posted a second-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle.

Both Rocket divers both took home their first wins of the year. Senior Jamie Schindler scored first in the one-meter (220.57) and sophomore Danielle Forbes won the three-meter with a score of 182.47. Schindler notched third in the three-meter with a 145.90 mark.

Senior Brooke Edwards posted a second and third-place finishes in the 100 and 50-yard freestyles, respectively.

Sophomore Jessica Avery and Richart took the second and third-place spots in the 200-yard breaststroke.

Sophomore Maggie Hack and junior Rachael Hester both scored points for the Rockets in freestyle events. Hack finished second in the 200-yard free and Hester touched second in the 1,000-yard freestyle.

Both of UT's relay teams finished second on the night.

The Midnight Blue and Gold return to action next Friday, Nov. 6 when they welcome Michigan State to the UT Student Rec Center for a 5:00 p.m. meet.