BELOIT, Wis.- The Illinois College men's and women's swim teams traveled to compete in the Beloit College Invitational. The Blueboys and the Lady Blues both finished third out of 12 teams.
The Blueboys were able to earn one first place finish and three second place finishes in the meet.
Jake Howey earned an event win in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:07.49. Howey was also able to earn a second place finish in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.92.
Other significant finishers for the men included a second place finish in the 1650-yard freestyle by
Myles Genrich (18:25.91), and a second place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke by
Austin Sharrah (1:07.27).
The Lady Blues recorded two event wins and five second place finishes.
Jenna Kenning placed first in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:02.56.
Abigail Glaser picked up the other event win for IC in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:53.37.
Second place finishes for the Lady Blues included Glaser in the 1650-yard freestyle (20:25.26);
Marjori Russo in the 50-yard freestyle (26.42) and the 100-yard freestyle (57.52); and
Thea Corriveau in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:19.55). The 200-yard freestyle relay team was also able to earn a second place finish with a time of 1:49.43.
Both the men's and the women's team will travel to compete in the Pioneer Invitational hosted by Grinnell College on Friday, 12/3 and Saturday, 12/4.
