Anderson, Ind. – The Transylvania swimming and diving team won 18 events en route to a 293-227 win over the Anderson University Ravens on Saturday afternoon at the Bennett Natatorium.
The Pioneers opened the day with a victory in the women's 200 medley relay (1:56.54) via the team of Delaney McPherson, Sami Monarch, Olivia Greinke, and Hannah Tapp.
Tapp raced to a banner afternoon, capturing a total of four victories on Saturday, including the women's 100 freestyle (56.69) and women's 1-meter dive (264.70). The freshman also teamed with Monarch, McPherson, and Logan Thomas to win the women's 200 freestyle relay (1:45.48).
The victories piled up for the Transylvania women as McPherson won the women's 200 freestyle (2:06.85) and the women's 500 freestyle (5:35.68), while Greinke swam to victory in the women's 100 breaststroke (1:11.92) and the women's 200 breaststroke (2:43.33).
Drew Dodds led the way for the Transylvania men, taking first place in the men's 100 breaststroke (1:02.10) and the men's 200 breaststroke (2:17.71). Dodds also teamed with Connor Hood, Devon Parker, and Jacob Young to win the men's 200 medley relay (1:42.04).
Later in the meet, Young raced to victory in the men's 100 freestyle (49.80) while Hood tallied victories in the men's 100 backstroke (57.76) and the men's 200 backstroke (2:07.67).
Transylvania will be back in action on Saturday, February 15 when the Pioneers host the HCAC rival Hanover College Panthers. The meet is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start from the William T. Young Center.
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