Final Results

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Illinois picked up top times in 11 of 13 swimming events and senior diver Ling Kuhn came away with the second-best 3-meter performance in program history to lead the Orange and Blue past Youngstown State (180-81) and St. Francis (200-56) Friday night at the Beeghly Natatorium. Day two of the meet, scheduled for tomorrow, has been rescheduled to an exhibition between Illinois and Youngstown State. 

"Heading into the weekend we talked about taking advantage of all the opportunities to race and compete," head coach Sue Novitsky said. "I thought we did that through all of the events."

The Illini got off to a strong start, winning the first three events of the night. The relay team of Olson, Serniute, Vuong and Anderson got things started, posting the top time in the 400 medley relay (3:52.19). Freshman Abigail Martin and senior Aby Olson won the next two events, touching the wall first in the 1650 freestyle (17:29.69) and 100 backstroke (:56.71), respectively. 

Illinois kept rattling off event victories, taking the top spot in the 200 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 200 backstroke. Sophomore Jimena Martinez won the 200 butterfly (2:07.21), freshman Abigail Cabush took the 50 freestyle (:24.47), senior Megan Vuong swam the fastest 100 freestyle (:52.62) and freshman Sarah Cano posted the top time in the 200 backstroke (2:06.18).

Other first-places finishes for the Illini included Rebecca Corzine in the 100 butterfly (:58.56), Monica Guyett in the 200 freestyle (1:56.06), Fiona McDermott in the 200 freestyle (1:56.06) and the relay team of Curtis, Vuong, Cabush and Anderson in the 200 freestyle relay (1:37.18). 

On the Boards

Illinois came away with its best 3-meter diving performance of the season on Friday, sweeping the top three spots on the event. Senior Ling Kuhn led the way, posting the second-best score in program history (312.90) to win the event. Elizabeth Rumsey also posted a career-best 252.29 to place second and Taylor Shegos placed third with a 240.00.

"Ling had a strong performance on 3-meter tonight," Novitsky said. "She has been working to upgrade her dive list and she is starting to put them all together."

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