UMW Women's Swimming Tops Frostburg, Hollins on Friday Night in Home Opener

UMW Women's Swimming Tops Frostburg, Hollins on Friday Night in Home Opener

The University of Mary Washington women's swimming team defeated Frostburg State University, 174-75, and Hollins University, 188-48, on Friday night at Goolrick Natatorium in the Eagles' home opener. UMW improves to 5-1 on the season.

The Eagles started the meet with a victory in the 400 medley relay, as Beth Kelly, Megan Carney, Erin Whitesell, and Julia Geskey took first at 4:12.83. Freshman Macey Lynch won the 1000 freestyle at 11:08.86, Grace Gartman won the 200 freestyle at 2:03.05, and Mary Zagrobelny won the 100 breaststroke at 1:09.17. Ingrid Dizon won the 200 fly at 2:20.98, Carley Vaughn won the 50 freestyle at 25.56, and Geskey won the 100 freestyle at 56.37.

Lynch took first in the 200 backstroke at 2:17.16, Callie Dunham won the 500 freestyle at 5:33.42, Whitesell won the 100 yard fly at 1:00.78, and Vaughn came back to win the 100 IM at 1:02.79. The 400 free relay of Sydney Hall, Carney, Zagrobelny, and Melissa Autry took first at 3:51.83.

The Eagles will be back in action on November 3 when they visit Barton College at 1:00 p.m.