Posted: Oct 10, 2014
The Ashland University swim and dive team had their season opening swim meet on Friday night (Oct. 10) against the Findlay Oilers. The men came away victorious 179-106, while the women fell to the Oilers 155-124.
Numerous young Eagles had impressive showings in their first meets. Freshman, Ryan Deemer won the 1,000 yard freestyle by over a minute over his nearest competitor, clocking in at 10:07.10. Nicholas Noe cruised in the 200 yard freestyle with a time of 1:48.57 and Andrew Martin won the 50 yard freestyle in 22.26 seconds. Matthew Dixon won the men's one meter and three meter diving. Christopher Georgiadis won the 200 yard IM in 1:58.18.
On the women's side, Hannah Mattar was the class of the 1,000 yard freestyle, winning in 10:58.58. She also won the 200 yard freestyle. Kaylyn Murphy came away victorious in both the 50 yard and 100 yard freestyle events.
The Eagles will return home on October 25th to host the Tiffin Dragons. The meet will start at 1 pm.
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