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Wednesday, February 18
Greensboro, N.C.
10:30 AM
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Day 1 Prelims - American Conference Championships
Photo by: Cody Linn
Warner Takes Third in 200 IM on Day One of American Championship
2/18/2026 10:56:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
The Herd with four top-six performances on day one
Results (PDF) | Championship Fund
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Marshall University Swimming and Diving Team started the American Conference Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday with four top-six performances, including a pair of top-two program times.
Molly Warner takes third in 200 IM with second-fastest time in program history with Elyse Wood taking fourth in the 50 Freestyle and setting the second-fastest time in program history.
"I thought this morning was a mixed bag," Herd Swimming and Diving Head Coach Ian Walsh said. "Our women have done an amazing job managing the emotions leading into this meet. We did a really nice job of executing, making adjustments, and I thought it showed in a lot of the outcomes tonight."
The Herd started the night session with Mia McBride, Isabelle Cameron, Lauren McNamara and Elyse Wood finishing the 200 Medley Relay in 1:40.79 for sixth place and the sixth fastest-time in program history.
"Our medley relay was sixth tonight, and that time was sixth fastest in program history. Elyse's freestyle split was also the fastest in program history."
In the 500 Freestyle, Maddie Emment took 16th by reaching the B Final with Preslava Tosheva also picking up points for MU by reaching the C Final and taking 22nd.
"Preslava made some really nice adjustments in her race plan and was able to have a nice time drop."
The 200 Individual Medley was a special one for Marshall. McNamara reached the B Final and took 16th with her prelim time of 2:03.79 to set the eighth-fastest time in program history.
Molly Warner reached the A Final and captured bronze with a sub-two minute time of 1:59.88 to best and reset her second fastest mark in program history.
"Lolo and Molly had great performances tonight. Lolo is now eighth all time in program history. Getting on the podium is always special, and Molly breaking the 2:00 barrier was a lifelong goal of hers putting her second all time."
In the final swim event of the night, Karley Wolfgram scored points for the Herd with a 19th-place finish in the C Final as Wood reached the A Final with a 22.52 time in Prelims, the second-fastest time in program history, and took fourth in the final.
"Elyse and Karley did a great job making adjustments and were very consistent prelims to finals. Each of them went lifetime best performances, which Elyse now sitting 2nd All Time in program history."
In the Team Diving event, Ella Houk, Ally Humber and Zoe Wuerdeman combined to take sixth.
"We're in a great spot and we are looking forward to tomorrow morning."
RESULTS
200 Medley Relay
1st – Mia McBride, Isabelle Cameron, Lauren McNamara, Elyse Wood (1:40.79)
500 Freestyle
B Final
16th – Maddie Emment (5:01.84)
C Final
22nd – Preslava Tosheva (4:58.64)
Prelims
32nd – Charlotte Thompson (5:12.19)
Sam Sowers (5:39.06)
200 IM
A Final
3rd – Molly Warner (1:59.88)
B Final
16th – Lauren McNamara (2:03.85)
Prelims
30th – Sadie Rogers (2:07.11)
T33rd – Maddy Akin (2:08.22)
Allison Dodd (2:08.58)
Tatum Robinson (2:09.54)
50 Freestyle
A Final
4th – Elyse Wood (22.55)
C Final
19th – Karley Wolfgram (23.45)
Prelims
29th – Loraine Cleveland Lungu (23.67)
31st – Lauren Ramsey (23.75)
34th – Nina Nugent (23.95)
35th – Mia McBride (24.05)
Parker Lynch (23.65)
Lauren Bell (24.59)
Team Diving
6th – Marshall (218.40)
UP NEXT
The Herd looks to day two of the American Championships on Thursday in Greensboro, North Carolina, with Prelims starting at 10:30 a.m.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall swimming & diving, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall swimming & diving.
For the latest information on Marshall swimming & diving, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HerdWSwimDive and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Marshall University Swimming and Diving Team started the American Conference Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday with four top-six performances, including a pair of top-two program times.
Molly Warner takes third in 200 IM with second-fastest time in program history with Elyse Wood taking fourth in the 50 Freestyle and setting the second-fastest time in program history.
"I thought this morning was a mixed bag," Herd Swimming and Diving Head Coach Ian Walsh said. "Our women have done an amazing job managing the emotions leading into this meet. We did a really nice job of executing, making adjustments, and I thought it showed in a lot of the outcomes tonight."
The Herd started the night session with Mia McBride, Isabelle Cameron, Lauren McNamara and Elyse Wood finishing the 200 Medley Relay in 1:40.79 for sixth place and the sixth fastest-time in program history.
"Our medley relay was sixth tonight, and that time was sixth fastest in program history. Elyse's freestyle split was also the fastest in program history."
In the 500 Freestyle, Maddie Emment took 16th by reaching the B Final with Preslava Tosheva also picking up points for MU by reaching the C Final and taking 22nd.
"Preslava made some really nice adjustments in her race plan and was able to have a nice time drop."
The 200 Individual Medley was a special one for Marshall. McNamara reached the B Final and took 16th with her prelim time of 2:03.79 to set the eighth-fastest time in program history.
Molly Warner reached the A Final and captured bronze with a sub-two minute time of 1:59.88 to best and reset her second fastest mark in program history.
"Lolo and Molly had great performances tonight. Lolo is now eighth all time in program history. Getting on the podium is always special, and Molly breaking the 2:00 barrier was a lifelong goal of hers putting her second all time."
In the final swim event of the night, Karley Wolfgram scored points for the Herd with a 19th-place finish in the C Final as Wood reached the A Final with a 22.52 time in Prelims, the second-fastest time in program history, and took fourth in the final.
"Elyse and Karley did a great job making adjustments and were very consistent prelims to finals. Each of them went lifetime best performances, which Elyse now sitting 2nd All Time in program history."
In the Team Diving event, Ella Houk, Ally Humber and Zoe Wuerdeman combined to take sixth.
"We're in a great spot and we are looking forward to tomorrow morning."
RESULTS
200 Medley Relay
1st – Mia McBride, Isabelle Cameron, Lauren McNamara, Elyse Wood (1:40.79)
500 Freestyle
B Final
16th – Maddie Emment (5:01.84)
C Final
22nd – Preslava Tosheva (4:58.64)
Prelims
32nd – Charlotte Thompson (5:12.19)
Sam Sowers (5:39.06)
200 IM
A Final
3rd – Molly Warner (1:59.88)
B Final
16th – Lauren McNamara (2:03.85)
Prelims
30th – Sadie Rogers (2:07.11)
T33rd – Maddy Akin (2:08.22)
Allison Dodd (2:08.58)
Tatum Robinson (2:09.54)
50 Freestyle
A Final
4th – Elyse Wood (22.55)
C Final
19th – Karley Wolfgram (23.45)
Prelims
29th – Loraine Cleveland Lungu (23.67)
31st – Lauren Ramsey (23.75)
34th – Nina Nugent (23.95)
35th – Mia McBride (24.05)
Parker Lynch (23.65)
Lauren Bell (24.59)
Team Diving
6th – Marshall (218.40)
UP NEXT
The Herd looks to day two of the American Championships on Thursday in Greensboro, North Carolina, with Prelims starting at 10:30 a.m.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall swimming & diving, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall swimming & diving.
For the latest information on Marshall swimming & diving, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HerdWSwimDive and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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