Wooster Swim Teams Easily Handle John Carroll 145-89 and 138-91

Amanda Bailey

The College of Wooster swimming teams cruised past northern Ohio regional foe John Carroll University Saturday afternoon in Timken Natatorium. The Fighting Scot men kept their dual-meet record unblemished at 4-0 with a 138-91 victory over the Blue Streaks, while the Scot women improved to 3-1 overall after posting a 145-89 victory.

In men’s action, the Fighting Scots won the 400 medley relay as well as seven individual events. Logan LaBerge led the way, posting victories in both the 200 yard freestyle (1:53.84) and the 200 yard backstroke. Also taking first-place honors were Joe Witkowski in the 1000 freestyle (11:10.07), Daniel Noble in the 50 freestyle (23.17), Matteo Chinchilla in the 400 IM (4:54.24) and Eric Babbitt in the 100 freestyle (50.14). The Scots also swept the first three spots in the 500 freestyle, with Ryan Radke hitting first with a time of 5:16.01.

Wooster’s women’s squad was equally as dominant, also winning the 400 medley relay and seven of nine individual events. Amanda Bailey and Alice Case were both double-winners, with Bailey hitting first in the 400 IM (4:59.91) and 500 freestyle (5:33.11) and Case in the 50 freestyle (25.57) and 100 freestyle (55.95). Other Scots triumphing in their respective events were Kristine Mann in the 1000 freestyle (11:34.15), Elaine Coladarci in the 200 butterfly (2:24.57) and Meggie Edwards in the 200 backstroke (2:17.68). In addition, Scot diver Julie Pinzur won both the one meter and three meter diving competitions, with scores of 192.60 and 204.60, respectively.

Wooster will be back in action next Saturday, November 18 when it travels to Canton, Ohio to take on NCAC foe Denison University, as well as non-conference opponents Westminster (Pa.) College and Calvin College. Meet time is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.