Redbird Swim & Dive faces defeat in two-day meet

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NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State Swim & Dive team traveled to Ohio University for a two-day meet Oct. 15-16, falling 293-57 on the road.

Although the Redbirds did not come out on top, the team celebrated several lifetime-best performances on the diving board and in the pool.

Freshman Freya Hingston, who was recently named Missouri Valley Conference Swimmer of the Week, recorded lifetime bests in the 50-yard freestyle (24.65 seconds) and in the 100-yard butterfly (57.71 seconds).

Diver Selena Corona also recorded a lifetime best, scoring 252.83 in the 3-meter dive. Corona took third place in the event, with teammate Emma Thompson following closely behind in fifth place with a score of 240.00 points.

Sophomore Ava Ostendorf, recorded the highest event finish on the team. She placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:05.73.

The Redbirds have a couple of weeks to prepare before their next meet. On Nov. 7, Illinois State will host Marquette at Horton Pool for Senior Day.

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