MIAMI, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast swimming and diving team started the season on a fast start. After breaking a pool record, two meet records, and winning 11 events, the Eagles took home the win at the FIU Classic on Saturday afternoon.
WINNER: Florida Gulf Coast University
FINAL STANDINGS: 1. Florida Gulf Coast (504), 2. Florida Atlantic (446), 3. Florida International (445), 4. Keiser (378), 5. St. Thomas (371)
LOCATION:Â Doral Aquatic Center (Miami, Fla.)
FULL RESULTS
- Alexandra Andueza took second in the 3m dive with a final score of 256.60.
- The group of Izzy Ackley, Leah Gentry-Tuney, Libby Russum, and Mia Burke placed first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:42.26.
- Jasmin Kroll took second in the 500 free with a time of 5:10.94.
- In the 200 breast, Aislyn Barnett was victorious with a time of 2:18.11.
- With a time of 2:00.53, Ackley secured her second individual victory of the meet, this time in the 200 back.
- Russum took her second individual victory of the meet, with a time of 52.07, in the 100 free.
- Nadia Helm finished third in the 200 fly with a time of 2:12.60.
- In the 200 IM, Cassie Bauer touched first with a time of 2:06.20.
- With a time of 3:26.55, Kroll, Russum, Burke, and Gentry-Tuney secured the victory in the 400 free relay.
Head Coach
Dave Rollins - "Very happy with how we stepped up and competed this weekend. The ladies have been putting in a lot of quality work and to see them step up and take home a win for the Eagles is exactly how we need to start the season. Looking forward to keeping it rolling at home next week!"
The Eagles swim and dive team begins preparations to host the Eagle Invitational from the FGCU Aquatics Complex on October 10-11.
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