Cleveland State Women's Swimming & Diving Defeats Oberlin, Falls to Findlay

Posted: Nov 05, 2021

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Vikings went 1-1 on the evening, defeating Oberlin 169-67 and falling to Findlay, 138-100. Cleveland State won four individual events and one relay at the Busbey Natatorium on Friday evening.

WINNERS

Mackenzie Lipnick in the 1650-yard freestyle (17:56.88).
Lauren Lewis in the 400-yard IM (4:35.36).
Madison Taker in the 500-yard freestyle (5:12.73).
Brooke Eichel in 3-meter diving (241.40).
Rachel Contich, Ana Sofia Sousa, Lauren Lewis, Caroline Hughes in the 800-yard freestyle relay (7:54.59).

HOW IT HAPPENED

Lipnick started the individual races off with a victory in the 1650-yard freestyle, touching in 17:56.88.
In the 400-yard IM, Lewis was victorious, swimming a 4:35.36.
Taker (5:12.73) edged out teammate, Contich (5:13.19) to win the 500-yard freestyle.
Cleveland State ended the meet in style, finishing first-and-second in the 800-yard freestyle relay. The team of Contich, Sofia Sousa, Lewis, and Caroline Hughes won with a time of 7:54.59.
Reagan St. Clair brought home a pair of runner-up finishes on the evening; 200-yard freestyle (1:57.87) and 100-yard freestyle (53.89.)
Eichel (250.25) and Maggie Micko (199.45) claimed the second and third spots in 1-meter diving. In the 3-meter diving event, Eichel (241.40) took first and Micko (220.95) was the runner-up.

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY PERSONAL-BEST TIMES

Reagan St. Clair in the 100-yard freestyle (53.89).
Grace Butcher in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:08.29).

COACH CORNER
"Today was a great day to compete with all three divisions of the NCAA. Oberlin is near and dear to my heart, as that is where my personal coaching career began. Findlay brought amazing competitiveness as they were seeking national cuts. We competed tired but showed grit and heart. Our next step is fine-tuning and resting for Magnus Cup, where we will truly shine and make a statement."

UP NEXT
Cleveland State concludes the first half of their season with the three-day Magnus Cup at the Busbey Natatorium. The event starts on Thursday, Nov. 18, and concludes on Saturday, Nov. 20. Prelims are at 9 a.m. and finals are at 5 p.m.