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Herd Swimming and Diving Completes Marshall Invitational
2/6/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming and Diving
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- The Marshall University swimming and diving completed its final home meet of the regular season Saturday, wrapping up the Marshall Invitational at the Fitch Natatorium.
Ohio University won the event, with a score of 356. The Herd finished second with 277, while Toledo finished third with 215.
Junior Megan Wolons (Williamsburg, Va.) won the 3-meter diving event with a pool record 331.95. Wolons swept both dive events this weekend.
The Herd finished a close second in the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:32.64). The Herd also placed second in the 200 freestyle relay (1:37.37).
"We had a few really great performances this morning, but again, had some people just not 'show up,'" Marshall coach Bill Tramel said. "It's disappointing, really. Some folks had one race today. We wanted perfect execution in that one race. Too many people didn't come through. To be a champion, it takes everyone, a team. I know we are capable. I know we are talented. That's why it's so frustrating at times.
'"This was our last opportunity to practice our skills and strategies. We now move on to Conference USA Championships. It's here. Well, 17 days away. Some of us are clearly ready to taper, both mentally and physically. It's important now to get as much rest as possible. I do feel good about this team. I do believe we can finish higher (in the conference) than last year. I know, without a doubt, we will be conditioned to perform our Lifetime Bests. It will be up to the individuals to execute."
Next, the Herd heads to Atlanta for the 2016 Conference USA Championships. The competition starts on Wednesday, Feb. 24 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 27. Follow Marshall swimming and diving on Twitter, @HerdSwimming.
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