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Women's Swimming cover photo vs UW-Whitewater 10-13-24
Photo by Norman Cohen (Diamond Photography)

Women's Swimming and Diving by Eric Willuweit

Swimming And Diving Earns Nine First Place Finishes In Season Opener

Chicago, Ill. - The Illinois Tech swimming and diving team welcomed the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to Ekco Pool this past Saturday for the Scarlet Hawks 2024-25 season opener. The Hawks put up several strong performances, including nine first place finishes, as they kicked off the first half of their competition schedule.

The visiting Warhawks claimed victories on both sides, winning the men's competition 140-90 and winning the women's competition 164-70. But the Scarlet Hawks still experienced success on the day, with 25 top 3 finishes, including nine first place finishes, eight second place finishes, and eight third place finishes. The Scarlet Hawks opened the meet by winning first place in the women's 200 yard medley relay and followed with a second place finish in the men's 200 yard medley relay.

Scarlet Hawk newcomers made their mark in the opening meet. Graduate student Alexandre Ducret took first place in both the men's 100 yard and 200 yard freestyle events. First-year swimmer Kayla Matsumoto won the women's 200 yard IM. The Hawks also received first place performances from some of their returning swimmers. Sophomore Aidan Chance won the men's 50 yard freestyle. Sophomore Taryn Oser won the women's 100 yard breaststroke. And Claire van Biljon picked up where she left off last season, winning the women's 50 yard and 100 yard freestyle events.

Women's Notable Performances Men's Notable Performances
  • Relays
    • 200 Yard Medley
      • 2nd Place - Illinois Tech A (Aidan Chance, Griffin Colomer, Ian Novak, Don Rose) - 1:38.98
    • 200 Yard Freestyle
      • 2nd Place - Illinois Tech A (Alexandre Ducret, River Maners, Ian Novak, Don Rose) - 1:28.27
      • 3rd Place - Illinois Tech B (Tristan Minarik, Eli Riegler, Paul Turberg, Hugo Besin) - 1:33.42
  • Individual Events
    • 1000 Yard Freestyle
      • 2nd Place - Tristan Minarik - 10:44.20
    • 200 Yard Freestyle
      • 1st Place - Alexandre Ducret - 1:48.31
      • 3rd Place - Eli Riegler - 1:54.81
    • 50 Yard Freestyle
      • 1st Place - Aidan Chance - 22.53
    • 200 Yard IM
      • 3rd Place - Hugo Besin - 2:05.84
    • 100 Yard Butterfly
      • 2nd Place - Don Rose - 53.70
    • 100 Yard Freestyle
      • 1st Place - Alexandre Ducret - 48.80
      • 2nd Place - Ian Novak - 48.81
    • 100 Yard Backstroke
      • 2nd Place - Aidan Chance - 55.01
    • 500 Yard Freestyle
      • 3rd Place - Griffin Colomer - 5:18.30
    • 100 Yard Breaststroke
      • 2nd Place - Griffin Colomer - 1:02.39
      • 3rd Place - Hugo Besin - 1:03.50
  • Diving
    • 1 Meter (six dives)
      • 2nd Place - Colin Schultz - 166.60
Up Next
The Scarlet Hawks head to Valparaiso, Indiana this Friday for a double dual with Quincy University and host Valparaiso, starting at 5:00pm.
 
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Players Mentioned

Nethmi Bopearatchy

Nethmi Bopearatchy

Butterfly
5' 4"
Sophomore
Anna Malik

Anna Malik

Freestyle / Backstroke / Individual Medley
5' 4"
Sophomore
Taryn Oser

Taryn Oser

Breaststroke
Freshman
Maria Plencner

Maria Plencner

Freestyle, Diving
5' 4"
Junior
Stephanie Ticen

Stephanie Ticen

Freestyle / Individual Medley
5' 5"
Junior
Claire van Biljon

Claire van Biljon

Freestyle
5' 9"
Sophomore
Kayla Matsumoto

Kayla Matsumoto

5' 4"
Freshman
Bianca Perez

Bianca Perez

5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Nethmi Bopearatchy

Nethmi Bopearatchy

5' 4"
Sophomore
Butterfly
Anna Malik

Anna Malik

5' 4"
Sophomore
Freestyle / Backstroke / Individual Medley
Taryn Oser

Taryn Oser

Freshman
Breaststroke
Maria Plencner

Maria Plencner

5' 4"
Junior
Freestyle, Diving
Stephanie Ticen

Stephanie Ticen

5' 5"
Junior
Freestyle / Individual Medley
Claire van Biljon

Claire van Biljon

5' 9"
Sophomore
Freestyle
Kayla Matsumoto

Kayla Matsumoto

5' 4"
Freshman
Bianca Perez

Bianca Perez

5' 3"
Freshman