WILMORE, Ky.--- Asbury University men's and women's swimming opened the season hosting Campbellsville University on Friday evening in Wilmore, Ky. The AU women's team came out on top, outscoring CU 145-35 and the Campbellsville men took the win over Asbury with a score of 107-76.
In the overall score count, Asbury secured their victory with a total score of 221-142 over the Tigers.
Friday's meet was full of highlights as the Eagles competed well, grabbing 15 first-place finishes and 11 second-place finishes.
The women took first in the 200 Medley Relay with help from
Emme Johnson,
Joy Killingsworth,
Sarah Finlayson, and
Chloe Anderson.
Amber Schulte took first in the women's 1000 Free with a time of 11:38.44.
Sarah Finlayson followed closely behind, claiming second with a time of 11:43.21.
Sophomore
Claire Hentrup helped lead the women with two first-place finishes in the 50 free (25.89) and the 100 free (56.80). Hentrup also aided in two medley victories for the women as well.
Senior
Ian Wang had successful races for the men, grabbing two first-place finishes in the 200 IM (2:02.63) and the 200 breast (2:13.05).
Colin Smith also tallied two more first-place finishes for AU in the 1,000 free (11:11.00) and the 500 free (5:20.23).
After a successful home opener for AU, they will return back in Wilmore, Ky. on Saturday to take on Transylvania at 11 AM.
"Today was our first dual meet of the season. It was great to get back in the pool and race! Huge thank you to Campbellsville for making the trip up and giving us a great meet. Our freshmen were able to experience their first college meet, our returners stepped up and got the season off to a good start…I'm excited to see where the rest of the season goes from here. For now, it's tomorrow morning at 11 AM for our next dual against Transy."
Graham Duncan I Men's and Women's Swimming Head Coach
""I was very happy with my times for the first meet, as awell as the other swimmers and I feel like it was a good indication of how the rest of our season will go. I feel we have all made progress since last season and the freshmen did very well for their first college meet. I'm excited to see how the rest of the season unfolds and where my times go from here."
Claire Hentrup | Sophomore Women's Swimmer
* Women's A 200 Medley Relay (
Emme Johnson,
Joy Killingsworth,
Sarah Finlayson,
Chloe Anderson), 1
st Place
* Women's A 200 Freestyle Relay (
Chloe Anderson,
Emily Poll,
Amber Schulte,
Claire Hentrup), 1st Place
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Amber Schulte | Women's 1,000 Freestyle, 1st Place (11:38.44). Women's 500 Freestyle, 2nd Place (5:37.60)
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Colin Smith | Men's 1,000 Freestyle, 1st Place (11:11.00). Men's 500 Freestyle, 1st Place (5:20.23)
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Ian Wang | Men's 200 IM, 1st Place (2:02.63). Men's 200 Breaststroke, 1st Place (2:13.05)
View the Full Results
HERE
Asbury swimming will be home on Saturday the 21st for their second home meet of the season, taking on Translyvania at 11 AM.
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