Redbird Swim & Dive Secure Senior Day Victory

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NORMAL, Ill. — Following back-to-back road losses and weeks of training, the Redbirds secured a 196-95 Senior Day win over Marquette at Horton Pool on Nov. 7.

The class of 2027 soaked up their last time competing at Horton Pool, resulting in a first-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle (24.82) from senior Bailey Gott. Diver Selena Corona picked up another first-place finish for the seniors in the 1-meter dive. Shelby Gourley recorded a season best in the 100-meter freestyle, and Sylvia Admire returned to the pool after an injury which left her landlocked for a month.

Ava Ostendorf, Martyna Dobek, Haley Fris, and Alex Davis united for the 200-yard medley relay, finishing first with a time of 1:46.60. In the 200-freestyle relay, Elle Dameworth, Molly Allison, Fris, and Davis placed first in the event with a time of 1:36.29.

In addition to her contribution to the Redbird’s victory in the 200-yard medley relay, Ostendorf shattered the longest-standing Horton Pool record: the 200-yard breaststroke time of 2:19.04. The sophomore touched the wall in an astonishing 2:18.28, breaking the previous record set in 2007.

In total, the Redbirds earned 14 gold, nine silver, and seven bronze medals at the Senior Day meet.

Coming up, the Redbirds will travel to Iowa City to compete Nov. 17-21 in the Hawkeye Invitational.

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