Swimming at Gettysburg

Falcons Finish 1-1 in Double-Dual at Gettysburg

11/15/2014 5:10:00 PM

Results

Gettysburg, PA - The Falcons beat Susquehanna University 137-124 and lost to Gettysburg College 142-119 in the double-dual at Gettysburg College. The victory over Susquehanna was their first in program history. 

The Falcons won five of 14 events in the double-dual. Leading the Falcons was Tara Freeman who won three events (50, 100 yard freestyle, and 100 yard butterfly). Freeman finished with a time of 0:24.65 in the 50 yard freestyle, 0:53.90 in the 100 yard freestyle, and 0:59.45 in the 100 yard butterfly.

Another first place finisher for the Falcons was Lauren Clune who won the 1000 yard freestyle with a time of 11:08.40. Clune also finished second in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:25.39.

The Falcons had their final first place finish in the 200 yard freestyle relay. The team of Lindsey Perez, Mikaela Schell, Katie Wingert, and Tara Freeman finished with a time of 1:40.60 to capture the victory.

Other notable performers for the Falcons were Katie Wingert and Laura Penwell. Wingert finished second in the 200 yard freestyle with a time of 1:57.93, while Penwell finished second in the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 0:25.61. 

Messiah turned in another solid performance in the 200 yard medley relay with the team of Caitlin Magaw, Sarah Woods, Laura Penwell, and Katie Wingert finishing second with a time of 1:53.19. 

The Falcons will be back in action November 22, when they take on Albright College at Messiah. 

 

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