Toledo Finishes Third at FGCU's Eagle Invitational

Saturday, October 19

Fort Myers, Fla.

10:00 a.m./6:00 p.m.

University of Toledo

Eagle Invitational

Sophomore Leah Evans finished first in the 100 butterfly and also was part of two first-place relays.

Photo by: Bree Bee

Toledo Finishes Third at FGCU's Eagle Invitational

10/19/2024 10:10:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving

Final Results (PDF)

Rockets win two individual titles and pair of relays

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Toledo women's swimming and diving team won two individual titles and a pair of relays on Saturday en route to a third-place finish at Florida Gulf Coast University's Eagle Invitational.

"This was such a fun meet with this team," said Head Coach Jacy Dyer. "They showed a lot of fight and toughness throughout the weekend. We're starting to see a lot of our hard work at practice pay off in our races. Not only did they swim fast and dive well, they brought a lot of positive energy and really came together as a team. Very proud of everyone this weekend!"

Sophomore Leah Evans captured the 100 butterfly with a time of 54.30, while freshman Rosie Richards touched first in the 200 freestyle in a time of 1:50.98. Evans also placed third in the 200 butterfly (2:05.31), and Richards finished fifth in the 100 freestyle (51.84) and 1650 freestyle (17:28.98).

The Rockets also notched runner-up finishes in the 100 breaststroke (Mackenzie Bushey/1:04.23) and 100 freestyle (Janne Slegers/50.96).

In addition to winning its second and third relays of the weekend today, Toledo finished second in the 200 medley relay. Richards and Evans teamed with Janne Slegers and Nejla Karic to win the 400 freestyle (3:25.94). The quartet also won the 800 freestyle with a time of 7:30.15.

Junior Amanda Dosey paced the Rockets' divers by finishing fourth in the one-meter (228.95 pts.).

UP NEXT
The Rockets will return to action with their home opener vs. Indiana State on Friday, Nov. 8. The meet will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center.

Eagle Invitational
Fort Myers, Fla.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

Team Standings
1. FGCU – 1,021 pts.
2. Tampa – 977 pts.
3. TOLEDO – 700 pts.
4. North Florida – 569.5 pts.
5. Georgia Southern – 519.5 pts.

Toledo Top Three Finishes
100 Butterfly
1. Leah Evans – 54.30

200 Freestyle
1. Rosie Richards – 1:50.98

100 Breaststroke
2. Mackenzie Bushey – 1:04.23

100 Freestyle
2. Janne Slegers – 50.96

200 Butterfly
3. Leah Evans – 2:05.31

400 Freestyle Relay
1. Rosie Richards, Janne Slegers, Leah Evans, Nejla Karic – 3:25.94

800 Freestyle Relay
1. Rosie Richards, Leah Evans, Nejla Karic, Janne Slegers – 7:30.15

200 Medley Relay
2. Leah Evans, Mackenzie Bushey, Sydney Conrad, Janne Slegers – 1:42.93

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