Toledo’s Thrilling Showdown: Eastern Michigan Claims Victory in Dual Meet

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Sophomore Leah Evans secured individual victories in the 100 butterfly and 200 butterfly on Friday as Toledo succumbed to Eastern Michigan in their dual meet, 175-117.

Evans achieved first place in the 100 butterfly with a time of 56.63 and triumphed in the 200 butterfly with a result of 2:08.45. Additionally, the sophomore finished third in the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.57. Freshman Mackenzie Bushey also claimed a first-place finish in the 200 breaststroke, clocking in at 2:29.84.

Freshman Rosie Richards earned second place in both the 200 freestyle (1:54.83) and the 500 freestyle (5:09.81). Junior Janne Slegers secured second in the 50 freestyle (24.18) and the 100 freestyle (52.62).

Junior Paula Pavillard recorded two podium finishes, taking second in the 200 IM (2:15.20) and third in the 200 backstroke (2:11.82).

On the diving platform, Amanda Dosey placed third in the 1M event, achieving a final score of 226.50.

The Rockets’ relay teams garnered several top-three placements. The 400 medley relay team of Gracie Pardue, Mackenzie Bushey, Leah Evans, and Janne Slegers secured second with a time of 3:56.15. Meanwhile, in the 200 freestyle relay, Rosie Richards, Audrey Zimmerman, Kenzie Myco, and Janne Slegers combined to achieve first with a time of 1:37.52.

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Eastern Michigan – Toledo Dual Meet

Ypsilanti, Mich. | Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Toledo Top Three Finishes:

400 Medley Relay

2. Gracie Pardue, Mackenzie Bushey, Leah Evans, Janne Slegers – 3:56.15

3. Mackenzie Carter, Alicia Zarzo Ramirez, Kenzie Myco, Audrey Zimmerman – 4:05.52

1000 Freestyle

3. Clarke Doyle – 10:51.65

200 Freestyle

2. Rosie Richards – 1:54.83

100 Backstroke

3. Gracie Pardue – 58.02

100 Breaststroke

3. Mackenzie Bushey – 1:09.46

200 Butterfly

1. Leah Evans – 2:08.45

50 Freestyle

2. Janne Slegers – 24.18

1M Diving

3. Amanda Dosey – 226.50

100 Freestyle

2. Janne Slegers – 52.62

200 Backstroke

3. Paula Pavillard Salvador – 2:11.82

200 Breaststroke

1. Mackenzie Bushey – 2:29.84

2. Alicia Zarzo Ramirez – 2:34.91

500 Freestyle

2. Rosie Richards – 5:09.81

3. Clarke Doyle – 5:18.23

100 Butterfly

1. Leah Evans – 56.63

3. Kenzie Myco – 1:00.57

200 IM

2. Paula Pavillard Salvador – 2:15.20

3. Leah Evans – 2:16.57

200 Freestyle Relay

1. Rosie Richards, Audrey Zimmerman, Kenzie Myco, Janne Slegers – 1:37.52

2. Mackenzie Carter, Sydney Conrad, Sarah Poach, Kalyna Pyk – 1:43.05

3. Kaleigh Stivers, Molly Pressler, Faith Sill, Caitlin Heinze – 1:43.80