Wright State University
Horizon League Championships
Men and Women Remain In First After Day 2 of HL Meet
2/22/2007 12:00:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
The Wright State men's and women's swimming and diving teams are each in first place after day two of competition at the Horizon League Championships. Each squad posted a win in the 500 free and the men's team posted a second-place finish in the 400 medley relay at the UIC Natatorium in Chicago.
The Green and Gold got day two started on the right foot, as Mabel Fernandez posted a victory in the 500 free in a time of 5:01.34. Fernandez took the lead halfway through the race and held off teammate Catalina Martinez for the event victory. Matinez placed second and Vicky Tafur placed fourth for the Green and Gold
In the first men's event, Scott Lang took control from the starting blocks, leading throughout, on his way to a time of 4:29.34. Ryan Klasmeier and Nathan Demchuk placed sixth and seventh, respectively, to keep the Raiders lead in tack.
On the women's side, Jessica Weidert placed third in the 200 IM and the Raiders finished third in the 400 medley relay. The men's team placed second in the 400 medley relay while Zach Fisher finished second and Rafael Candido fourth in the 50 free.
Day three of the Horizon League Swimming and Diving Championships will start on Friday morning at 10:30 on the campus of UIC.
Wright State Men's Results
500 Free
1) Scott Lang, 4:29.34
6) Ryan Klasmeier, 4:36.24
7) Nathan Demchuk, 4:36.54
16) Joe Reolfi, 4:51.05 (4:50.20 in prelims)
200 IM
3) Warren Thompson, 1:52.12
6) Micah Belew, 1:55.77 (1:54.52 in prelims)
12) Brian Heinbaugh, 2:00.04 (1:59.64 in prelims)
50 Free
2) Zach Fisher, 20.63
4) Rafael Candido, 20.86
11) Matt Rippl, 21.40
12) T.J. Collins, 21.42
1 Meter Diving
5) Ryan Kellerman, 276.35
400 Medley Relay
2) Aaron Eckstein, Rafael Candido, Warren Thompson, Zach Fisher, 3:22.68
Wright State Women's Results
500 Free
1) Mabel Fernandez, 5:01.34
2) Catalina Martinez, 5:02.32
4) Vicky Tafur, 5:02.62
7) Brittiany Czoch, 5:07.10 (5:06.60 in prelims)
9) Tina Pandza, 5:03.53
200 IM
3) Jessica Weidert, 2:07.78
7) Kelsey Cooper, 2:10.31 (2:09.55 in prelims)
8) Amanda Mueller, 2:10.97
13) Jenny Hagen, 2:15.04 (2:13.55 in prelims)
15) Jenny Nichols, 2:16.14 (2:15.38 in prelims)
50 Free
13) Erin Reilly, 25.00 (24.87 in prelims)
400 Medley Relay
3) Kelsey Cooper, Jessica Weidert, Candace Thornburg, Mabel Fernandez, 3:55.68
Men's Team Scores
1) Wright State, 301
2) Cleveland State, 268.5
3) UIC, 226.5
4) Milwaukee, 210
5) Green Bay, 191
6) Butler, 121
Women's Team Scores
1) Wright State, 324.5
2) Milwaukee, 313.5
3) Green Bay, 294
4) UIC, 210
T5) Youngstown State, 97
T5) Cleveland State, 97
7) Butler, 55
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