The Saluki Swim and Dive program continued their busy week with a trip to Charleston to test their skills against the Panthers. The Men’s team beat the Panthers with a dominating 181-21 final score, while the women also emerged victorious with a 155.5-29.5 win as well.

Both teams came out with wins right away in their respective 200-yard medley relay. Lucia Romero-Endolz, Mima Zaborska, Celia Pulildo, and Jasmine Rau combined for a 1:46.21 time in the women’s race, while Ruard Van Renen, Tiago Faleiros, Nicolas Barrio Lanuza, and Alex Santiago went for a 1:32.16 time in the men’s race.

Celia Pulido also earned an individual win in the 100 backstroke with a 55.74 time. Karen Rodriguez picked up two individual wins in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly with times of 2:06.28 and 57.64. Apryl Pauquette, Eli Oploh, and Fernanda Sanchez each picked up wins in the 200, 100, and 500 freestyle events with times of 1:58.51, 54.31, and 5:08.19 in their respective races.

For the men, Van Renen grabbed a 50.64 time in the 100 butterfly for a win, and Alex Cimera earned wins in both 100 and 200 freestyle races with 45.70 and 1:42.89 times. Ian Marshall won the other 1000 freestyle race with a 9:57.50 time. Brandon Michna finished with a 57.26 time in the 100 breaststroke. Donat Csuvarszki helped win two events. In the 50 free he posted a 20.74 time and then helped out Santiago, Renen, and Will Chavez in the 200 free relay to post a 1:23.18 time and the win.

The Saluki swim and dive program will try to continue their dominance once again today with another road meet against Missouri.

Sports editor Joseph Bernard can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @Jojobernard2001. 

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