The Eastern Illinois men’s & women’s swimming teams displayed a valiant effort in a dual meet against Evansville to continue in their early season schedule of their 2015-16 season. In a closely finished meet for both squads, several swimmers came away with top times in various events against the Purple Aces.
Freshman, Alex Laleian posted the top time in the 200 yard butterfly with a time of 2:03.14 for the men’s squad as teammate Patrick Stingle posted the second best time at 2:09.98 for his career-best time. Coach Michalski is calling the 200 yard butterfly finish for the men, “The event of the meet.” Brandon Robbins earned himself a first place finish in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 59.72. Brogan O’Doherty finished with a pair of second place finishes in the 100 yard backstroke (52.45) and the 200 yard backstroke (2:04.82). Stephen Truchon posted a time of 48.15 in the 100 yard freestyle for a close second place finish, while teammate Jake Roberts took home second place honors in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:00.74. The men finished the day with a score of 99-188.
Several swimmers on the women’s side for EIU earned top finishes as well. Kaylee Morris led the way in the 50 yard freestyle (24.94) and the 100 yard freestyle (53.74). Paige Eavenson had a pair of top times in the 200 yard butterfly (2:16.77) and the 200 yard IM (2:21.78). Joanna Wakefield completed the best time in the 100 yard backstroke, as she finished at 1:09.24. Kelsey Ferguson rounded out the list of first place finishes for the Panthers, as she posted the top mark in the 200 yard IM at 2:15.54. Coach Michalski complemented Ferguson on her finish in the 200 IM noting that, Ferguson “finished the meet strong.” The women completed the meet with a score of 114-164.
The EIU men’s & women’s swimming teams will play host to Valparaiso on November 7, at 5 p.m. in Padovan Pool.
