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11 AM

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2 PM

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CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Saluki Swimming & Diving program went on the road and took down in-state rival Eastern Illinois yesterday. The Saluki men beat the Panthers with a final score of 181-21. The women's team captured a 155.5-29.5 victory of their own.

"The team brought great energy to this afternoon's meet. Overall our times were solid and it sets us up for a great opportunity tomorrow to race a top-25 team," said Head Coach Geoff Hanson.

The Saluki women opened the meet with a victory in the 200 Medley Relay, as the team of Lucia Romero, Mima Zaborska, Celia Pulido, and Jasmine Rau combined for a time of 1:46.21. Celia Pulido also picked up an individual victory in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 55.74.

Other Saluki women that picked up wins were, Apryl Paquette finishing first in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:58.51. Karen Rodriguez picked up wins in the 200 IM and 100 Butterfly, with times of 2:06.28 and 57.64. In the 100 Freestyle Elli Oploh swam a 54.31 to claim first place. Fernanda Sánchez tallied a 5:08.19 to win the 500 Freestyle. Olivia Herron won the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:04.84.

The women closed out the day with a win in the 200 Freestyle Relay. The team of Nour Eleish, Celia Pulido, Jasmine Rau, and Lucia Romero swam a time of 1:38.34.

On the men's side, the team of Ruard van Renen, Tiago Faleiros, Nicolas Lanuza, and Alex Santiago won the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:32.16. van Renen also picked up a win in the 100 Butterfly, tallying a time of 50.64. Alex Cimera claimed two victories in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle, with times of 1:42.89 and a 45.70. In the 1000 Freestyle, Ian Marshall swam a 9:57.50 to finish first. Selim Hassan won the 200 IM with a time of 1:55.76.

Other Saluki men to pick up wins were Alex Schlueter, swimming a 52.44 in the 100 Backstroke. Brandon Michna tallied a 57.26 to win the 100 Breaststroke. In the 500 Freestyle Adam Cernek was victorious with a time of 4:41.30. Donat Csuvarszki won the 50 Freestyle with a time of 20.74. Csuvarszki was also a part of the winning 200 Freestyle Relay team that consisted of Alex Santiago, Ruard van Renen, and Will Chavez. They recorded a time of 1:23.18

"The progression of this group since we started together in August has been fun to be part of, and this afternoon was another step toward our team goals," said Coach Hanson.

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Adam Cernek

Alex Cimera

Donat Csuvarszki

Nour Eleish

Selim Hassan

Olivia Herron

Nicolas Lanuza

Ian Marshall

Brandon Michna

Elli Oploh

Apryl Paquette

Celia Pulido

Jasmine Rau

Karen Rodriguez

Lucia Romero

Fernanda Sánchez

Alex Santiago

Alex Schlueter

Mima Zaborska

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