WARRIOR WOMEN’S SWIMMING IMPROVES TO 4-0

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College women’s swimming team upped their record to 4-0 with a 126-68 victory over Mansfield University Wednesday evening. The win was the Warriors’ second over a Division II program in a week.

Freshman Rebecca Fox (Middletown, NJ; Middletown) again led the way for Lycoming, winning two individual events and setting her third school record. Fox took first place in the 1650 free and the 400 IM. The school record was broken in the 1650, where Fox lowered the standard by 28 seconds.

Andrea Rapach (Jr./Pittsford, NY; Pittsford Mendon) also won a pair of events, finishing first in the 50 and 100 freestyles. Pacy Austin (Fr./St. Michaels, MD; Saint Michael’s) and Karen Turpin (So./West Windsor, NJ; Princeton) added individual victories in the 200 free and 100 butterfly, respectively. Lycoming won both relays as well.

“I’m extremely pleased with how we are swimming right now. Rebecca Fox demolished the school record in the mile and then turned right around to post a very good time in the 400 IM, just an incredible performance,” said Lycoming Head Coach Jerry Hammaker. “Another highlight was Erin Patrick [(Fr./Media, PA; Penncrest)]. She took second in the 100 free, but really got her time down where we need it to be.

“This Saturday at Elizabethtown will be a great indication of exactly how good we are. W&J will give us a very tough meet.”