INDIANA, Pa. – The IUP men's and women's swimming programs combined for 35 conference qualifying marks in a dual meet sweep of league rival Clarion Friday night at the Pidgeon Natatorium.
12 different Crimson Hawks had two qualifying times as the men defeated Clarion 176-85 and the women posted a 159-103 victory.
The men tallied 19 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifying times, with eight different swimmers hitting multiple marks.
Among those with a pair of qualifying times were
Gerard Morato in the 1000 freestyle and 200 breaststroke,
Ryan Hartmann in the 100 and 200 freestyle,
RJ Hammond in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle,
Noah Brockway in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke,
Colter Long in the 100 breaststroke and 100 butterfly,
Robert Jones in the 100 and 200 breaststroke,
Taylor Auger in the 200 butterfly and 200 backstroke, and
Jackson Woolard in the 200 backstroke and 400 IM.
On the women's side, 12 swimmers combined for 16 PSAC qualifying times. All-American
Nicole Smith hit marks in the 200 and 500 freestyle, and was one of four to hit multiple marks. She was joined by
Rachel Johnson and
Paige McCullough in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and
Gabrielle Gironda in the 200 butterfly and 400 IM.
IUP finished the night with 20 victories in 28 total events. Among those with multiple individual victories included Auger in the 200 fly and 200 back, Smith in the 200 and 500 free, Johnson in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, and
Paige Mikesell in the 100 fly and 100 free.
The men also had relay victories in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle.
PSAC qualifying times
Nicole Smith – 200 free (1:54.59), 500 free (5:14.46)
Jessica Cochran – 200 free (2:01.75)
Rachel Johnson – 100 breast (1:09.06), 200 breast (2:29.68)
Paige McCullough – 100 breast (1:09.58), 200 breast (2:31.70)
Sarah Helton – 100 breast (1:10.10)
Gabrielle Gironda – 200 fly (2:15.60), 400 IM (4:57.30)
Claire Mikesell – 50 free (25.23)
Fiona Vashaw – 50 free (25.38)
Emma Winchell – 50 free (25.80)
Paige Mikesell – 100 free (54.35)
Regan Chalk – 200 back (2:15.78)
Bria Otwell – 400 IM (4:52.84)
Gerard Morato – 1000 free (10:28.73), 200 breast (2:15.06)
Ryan Hartmann – 200 free (1:47.60), 100 free (49.08)
RJ Hammond – 200 free (1:48.83), 100 fly (53.26)
Noah Brockway – 100 back (53.47), 50 free (22.53)
Colter Long – 100 breast (58.64), 100 fly (53.29)
Robert Jones – 100 breast (1:00.91), 200 breast (2:13.06)
Nathan Dill – 200 fly (2:01.50)
Taylor Auger – 200 fly (2:01.30), 200 back (1:58.59)
Jackson Woolard – 200 back (2:03.88), 400 IM (4:25.01)
Owen Martin – 500 free (4:58.06)
Rodrigo Feller – 400 IM (4:22.79)
Up next
The Crimson Hawks will have a time trial meet Wednesday, December 19 at the Pidgeon Natatorium before heading into winter break. Their next competition will be the Pidgeon Memorial Invitation February 1 and 2.
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