Rockets Suffer Setback against Bowling Green

Saturday, February 9

Toledo, Ohio

11 A.M.

University of Toledo

129

223

Bowling Green

The Rockets celebrated seniors Jessica Avery (left) and Bailey Cahill (right) before the final day of the BGSU dual meet.

Photo by: Will Edmonds

2/9/2019 5:53:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving

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TOLEDO, Ohio - Toledo women's swimming and diving fell, 223-129, to arch-rival Bowling Green today in its final dual meet of the season. The Rockets recorded three event victories and 25 top-three finishes over the weekend. The meet was highlighted by the recognition of seniors Jessica Avery and Bailey Cahill ahead of day two's events.

"Bailey and Jess have meant a lot to the team as athletes, as students, and as leaders," head coach Jonas Persson said. "They work hard, race with passion, and believe in our team culture. They are great role models for our team. I'm very proud of them."

The Midnight Blue & Gold won the 100 breast, 200 fly and 50 freestyle events thanks to junior Bec Welke, junior Duda Sales and sophomore Lisa Eriksson. Junior Corinne Harris also had an impressive showing, setting a new personal record in the 500 freestyle.

Welke's victory came on Friday night. The Toowoomba, Australia native beat BGSU's Nicole Borgerding by .45 seconds to earn nine points for the Rockets in the 100 breast.

Sales came out strong on day two, winning the 200 fly in 2:05.10, three seconds ahead of BGSU's Sarah Hennings. Eriksson rounded out Toledo's victories after securing the 50 free in 24.25, .24 seconds ahead of sister Anna Eriksson from BGSU.

Harris' finishing time was 5:09.04, a speedy four second improvement on her previous best.

Up Next
The Rockets return to the water a little over two weeks from now for the Mid-American Conference Championships in Akron. The conference meet runs Feb. 27-March 2 at Akron's Ocasek Natatorium.