Final Results

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The Fighting Illini swimming and diving team won 13 of 16 events on its way to a 168-132 victory over Michigan State Friday at the ARC Pool. The Orange and Blue were led by sophomore Jimena Martinez, who came away with first-place finishes in the 200 butterfly (2:07.36), 200 breaststroke (2:20.68) and 400 individual medley (4:32.88). 

The 200 medley relay team of Heimes, Martinez, Vuong and Anderson got things started for the Illini, finishing with a time of 1:46.91. Junior Monica Guyett kept Illinois rolling, posting a time of 10:30.14 to win the 1000 freestyle. Guyett also secured the top time in the 500 freestyle, touching the wall in a time of 5:07.63. 

Junior Kristin Anderson made her mark in the freestyle events, as the Palatine, Ill., native posted the top times in both the 50 free (:24.03) and 100 free (:52.43). Senior Megan Vuong continued her strong start to the season, finishing with the top time in the 100 butterfly (:56.14). Teaming up with Cabush and freshman Emily Bolger, Anderson and Vuong also helped secure the fastest time in the 200 freestyle relay (1:36.93). 

Freshmen Abigail Cabush and Sarah Cano came away with their first-career race wins on Friday. Cabush finished first in the 200 freestyle (1:51.91), while Cano posted the top time in the 200 backstroke with a 2:04.75. 

On the Boards 

For the second straight night, Ling Kuhn earned the top score in 3-meter diving competition, as the senior secured a six-dive total of 304.05. Kuhn also placed third in 1-meter diving, finishing with a total of 247.50.

Freshmen Taylor Shegos and Elizabeth Rumsey also competed in both diving events. Shegos placed fourth in 1-meter (226.87) and sixth in 3-meter (227.37), while Rumsey totaled scores of 203.05 and 241.33, good for seventh and fourth place, respectively. 

Up Next

The Orange and Blue will travel to Carbondale, Ill., to take on both Southern Illinois and Illinois State on Saturday, October 20. Meet competition is set to begin at 1 p.m.  

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