Marshall University Athletics
Saturday, January 12
Huntington, W.Va.
11:00 a.m ET
Marshall University
113
vs
148
Vanderbilt University
Darby Coles
Commodores Edge Thundering Herd in Swimming/Diving
1/12/2019 6:08:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
Coles, Bendziewicz and Wanner earn victories
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall's Swimming and Diving program dropped a close dual meet to the SEC's Vanderbilt University on Saturday by the score of 148-113.
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The Herd had an impressive first day back after time off from competition, earning a total of six first-place finishes.
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Darby Coles had a meet to remember with wins in the 50 Free (24.67) and 100 Free (53.51). Catherine Bendziewicz (100 Breaststroke, 1:05.70, 200 Breaststroke, 2:22.45) and Caroline Wanner (200 Backstroke, 2:05.99 and 400 IM, 4:31.89) also earned top finishes.
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"We approached this meet focusing on swimming for each other. We had a couple out with injuries and that forced a few of us into some tough doubles," said Marshall head coach Ian Walsh. "This time of the year is always a challenge coming off training trip having not competed in over a month."
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"The group is looking forward to next week as we celebrate our seniors in our final dual meet of the year."
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Marshall will return to the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium next Saturday to face Cleveland State University.
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The Herd had an impressive first day back after time off from competition, earning a total of six first-place finishes.
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Darby Coles had a meet to remember with wins in the 50 Free (24.67) and 100 Free (53.51). Catherine Bendziewicz (100 Breaststroke, 1:05.70, 200 Breaststroke, 2:22.45) and Caroline Wanner (200 Backstroke, 2:05.99 and 400 IM, 4:31.89) also earned top finishes.
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"We approached this meet focusing on swimming for each other. We had a couple out with injuries and that forced a few of us into some tough doubles," said Marshall head coach Ian Walsh. "This time of the year is always a challenge coming off training trip having not competed in over a month."
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"The group is looking forward to next week as we celebrate our seniors in our final dual meet of the year."
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Marshall will return to the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium next Saturday to face Cleveland State University.
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/ Women's Swimming and Diving
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/ Women's Swimming and Diving
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