YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- The Cleveland State women's swimming and diving team had a strong showing in their frst dual meet of the season, defeating Youngstown State, 169.5- 130.5, on Friday evening.
Head Coach Wally Morton was pleased on the way the team swam against the Penguins along with his thoughts on Rowan Elbadry's 200 free pool record.
"It was a total team effort. We had excellent first, second, third, and fourth winners. Congratulations to Rowan Elbadry for setting a new pool record with a time of 1:53.37 in the 200 freestyle. She was excellent today for us," said a very happy Morton.
Sophomore Jodi Turk and freshman Rowan Elbadry had a pair of first place finishes in two swimming events. Turk won the 1,000 free with a time of 10:37.92 and in the 500 free with a time of 5:10.66. Elbadry finished first in the 200 free with a time of 1:53.37 and in the 100 free with a time of 52.49. Elbadry's 200 freestyle time of 1:53.37 was a new natatorium pool record at Youngstown State.
Other Cleveland State swimmers that had key roles and first place finishes were sophomore Dayna Kiekebosch. She earned a time of 1:08.98 in the 100 breast. Senior Alex Johansson was in a tight 50 yard freestyle race with YSU's Jana Janson, where they both ended up tieing for first with a time of 25.09. Freshman Madisen Tretter won the 200 breast with a top time of 2:30.20. In the 1-meter dive sophomore Samantha Sposet had a top score of 253.57. Cleveland State had an impressive first place finish in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:38.41 to finish the evening out.
Regardless of the first win, Morton knows moving forward, that the team will need to continue to improve.
"I am very proud on what they accomplished today. We still have many things to improve upon and will continue to get better week to week."
The Viking men will open the season, with the woman on continuing dual meet play in the pool, as the swim team will return home for their home opener against Horizon League foe Green Bay on Saturday (Oct. 26) at noon.
