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Coers Invitational
Complete Results From the Doug Coers Invitational
November 22, 2008 | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
MUNCIE, Ind. - - The Ball State women's swimming & diving team cruised to the Doug Coers Invitational title, while the men's championship came down to the last event, with Grand Valley State escaping with the victory despite a valiant comeback attempt from the Cardinals.
Overall, the women captured 15 of 20 possible total events, on the way to 989 total points. Grand Valley State placed second on the women's side with 594 points, followed by Findlay at 190.
On the men's side, Grand Valley State used a first place finish in the 400 freestyle relay to escape the Lewellen Aquatic Center with the invitational win, scoring 765.5 total points. Ball State placed second with 756.5 points, followed by Findlay at 222. Overall, the men's team scored victories in five of the 20 events.
The final session of the 2008 Doug Coers Invitational opened with Ball State's Mary Ehresman taking home first place in the 1650 freestyle with a clocking of 17:48.46. The women continued with Sara Hostetler pacing the field in the 200 backstroke at 2:12.17, while Alanna Bader (2:12.33) and Shelli Kopetsky (2:13.68) rounded out a 1-2-3 BSU finish.
The women won their third-straight event of the afternoon when Katie Bylsma swam the 100 freestyle in 53.54. BSU's winning streak came to an end in the next event, however, as Grand Valley State's Toni Musto (2:23.53) finished .20 seconds ahead of BSU's Emily Haifley (2:23.73) in the 200 breaststroke.
Megan Ploetz gave BSU's its fourth first-place finish of the afternoon session, turning in a time of 2:08.41 to beat out teammate Sara Hostetler who clocked in at 2:10.21. Maria Gramelspacher placed third in the event with a time of 2:11.29.
The women concluded the two-day meet with their 15th of 20 event victories on the weekend, colleting the title in the 400 freestyle relay, with Gramelspacher, Andrea Campeau, Bylsma and Nicole Saulters posting a time of 3:37.23.
The men started the final session with an exciting 200 backstroke, as Tyler Dixon topped Grand Valley State's Jordan Schrotenboer by .03 seconds, 1:57.23 to 1:57.26.
Josh Young was the men's fastest competitor in the 100 freestyle, placing third with a time of 48.13. Robby Muller was BSU's top swimmer in the 200 breaststroke with a second-place clocking of 2:15.26, while Jordan Rantz placed third with a time of 2:15.95.
Freshman Chris Krupa nearly shocked the field in the men's 200 butterfly, shaving almost seven seconds off his seed time to place second overall with a clocking of 1:57.44. With the second-place showing, the Cardinals entered the men's final relay trailing Grand Valley State by just three points, meaning the winner of the final relay would win the meet.
In the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, the Cardinals team of Young, Ben Battjes, Krupa, and Austin Laska finished with a time of 3:10.45, falling less than a second short of GVSU's relay clocking of 3:09.71 which gave the Lakers the meet victory.
Women's Saturday Afternoon Ball State Results
1650 Freestyle
1. Mary Ehresman – 17:48.46
3. Elizabeth Spilman – 17:58.24
5. Chelsea Giuffre – 18:40.96
200 Backstroke
1. Sara Hostetler – 2:12.17
2. Alanna Bader – 2:12.33
3. Shelli Kopetsky – 2:13.68
6. Katie Balko – 2:16.01
8. Kaitlin Jasmon – 2:16.92
10. Anna Zuchowski – 2:20.59
100 Freestyle
1. Katie Bylsma – 53.54
3. Kelly Johnson – 55.16
4. Joan Cullen – 55.34
5. Nicole Saulters – 55.58
7. Sarah Kehe – 55.75
12. Andrea Campeau – 56.54
200 Breaststroke
2. Emily Haifley – 2:23.73
3. Lauren Harger – 2:27.15
4. Emily Hurst – 2:27.74
6. Catherine Ingram – 2:29.14
8. Rebekah Gingerich – 2:36.18
- - Elizabeth Spilman – 2:30.65
200 Butterfly
1. Megan Ploetz – 2:08.41
2. Sara Hostetler – 2:10.21
3. Maria Gramelspacher – 2:11.29
7. Emily Collins – 2:16.74
8. Erika Paul – 2:17.02
9. Chelsea Giuffre – 2:17.18
400 Freestyle Relay
1. Maria Gramelspacher, Andrea Campeau, Katie Bylsma, Nicole Saulters – 3:37.23
- - Kelly Johnson, Lauren Harger, Sarah Kehe, Joan Cullen – 3:40.77
- - Emily Haifley, Meghan Patterson, Mary Ehresman, Elizabeth Spilman – 3:44.62
- - Erika Paul, Sara Hostetler, Emily Collins, Megan Ploetz – 3:45.56
- - Shelli Kopetsky, Alanna Bader, Emily Hurst, Catherine Ingram – 3:50.56
Men's Saturday Afternoon Ball State Results
200 Backstroke
1. Tyler Dixon – 1:57.23
3. Adam Thieling – 2:01.98
6. Ryan Misener – 2:03.46
- - Andrew Hostetler – 2:00.29
100 Freestyle
3. Josh Young – 48.13
4. Austin Laska – 48.28
5. Ben Battjes – 49.00
6. Chris Steindorff – 49.40
7. Casey Schroeder – 49.48
10. Tony DeBrota – 49.98
- - Dane Mishler – 50.59
- - Eric Hercamp – 50.95
200 Breaststroke
2. Robby Muller – 2:15.26
3. Jordan Rantz – 2:15.95
5. Todd Wenger – 2:18.24
6. Gavin McNeeley – 2:19.34
7. Mark Nau – 2:19.96
200 Butterfly
2. Chris Krupa – 1:57.44
4. Ben Karwoski – 1:59.40
8. Andrew Hostetler – 2:02.10
9. Tyler Dixon – 2:02.54
10. Zach Coquillard – 2:03.48
400 Freestyle Relay
2. Josh Young, Ben Battjes, Chris Krupa, Austin Laska – 3:10.45
- - Casey Schroeder, Zach Coquillard, Tony DeBrota, Chris Steindorff – 3:16.77
- - Dane Mishler, Eric Hercamp, Andrew Hostetler, Adam Thieling – 3:20.41
SATURDAY MORNING & DIVING RESULTS
MUNCIE, Ind. - - The Ball State women's swimming & diving squad enters the final session of the 2008 Doug Coers Invitational in first place, while the men's squad is in second overall.
On the women's side, BSU has 697 points after Saturday's morning session, while Grand Valley State (413) is second and Findlay (135) is third. Grand Valley State is in first on the men's side with 585.5 points, followed by BSU (554.5) and Findlay (166).
The second day of the 2008 Doug Coers Invitational opened with the Ball State women's team 200 medley relay squad of , , and taking home top honors with a time of 1:50.64.Katie BylsmaAlanna BaderLauren HargerNicole Saulters
Ball State followed with a sweep of the top five positions in the 400 IM, with paving the way with a time of 4:38.59.Mary Ehresman
The third event of the morning session saw Bader take home top billing in the 100 butterfly with a time of 58.75, while turned in a first-place time of 1:57.07 in the 200 freestyle.Maria Gramelspacher
In the 100 breaststroke, the Cardinals took home spots two through five, with Harger leading the way with a time of 1:07.61. In the next event, the 100 backstroke, the Cardinals swept the first four positions, with Saulters pacing the field with a clocking of 1:00.13.
In the morning's final event, , Bylsma, Gramelspacher and Ehresman gave BSU its second relay win of the session with a time of 7:56.94 in the 800 free relay.Elizabeth Spilman
After sweeping the first six spots in Friday's 1-meter diving event, the BSU women's squad captured second through sixth in Saturday's 3-meter event. was Ball State's top diver on the say, posting 265.80 points to take second.Christina Riordan
On the men's side, the day started with , , and placing second in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:38.34. In the next event, led the Cardinals in the 400 IM with a third-place effort of 4:16.24.Andrew HostetlerAustin LaskaChris KrupaJordan RantzTyler Dixon
In the men's 100 butterfly, Krupa claimed the individual title with a clocking of 52.88, while added a second-place time of 1:48.10 in the 200 freestyle.Ben Karwoski
Rantz was BSU's top competitor in the 100 breaststroke, logging a second-place time of 1:01.33, while teammate placed third with an effort of 1:02.09. In the 100 backstroke, Dixon was BSU's top performer with a time of 54.57, which placed him third overall.Gavin McNeeley
In the 800 freestyle relay, the men's team of Karwoski, Laska, Hostetler and combined for a second-place time of 7:13.75. The men completed the morning session with a thrilling 1650 freestyle, which saw take home second with a time of 16:48.86, which was one hundredth of a second behind winner Jeff Pauza from Grand Valley State (16:48.85).Kyle HembreeMark Augustyn
In the men's 1-meter diving competition, was BSU's top performer, finishing third with a six-dive score of 257.95.David Linn
Saturday Morning Ball State Women's Results
200 Medley Relay
1. , , , – 1:50.64
- - , , , – 1:51.49
- - , , , – 1:53.15
- - , , , – 1:56.97Joan CullenChelsea GiuffreEmily CollinsKatie BalkoSarah KeheMaria GramelspacherElizabeth SpilmanShelli KopetskyAndrea CampeauSara HostetlerEmily HaifleyKaitlin JasmonKatie BylsmaAlanna BaderLauren HargerNicole Saulters
400 IM
1. – 4:38.59
2. – 4:41.40
3. – 4:42/02
4. – 4:43.85
5. – 4:48.46
8. – 4:55.63Rebekah GingerichCatherine IngramMegan PloetzErika PaulEmily HurstMary Ehresman
100 Butterfly
1. – 58.75
5. – 1:00.66
6. – 1:01.56
8. – 1:01.56
- - – 59.66
- - – 1:03.72Chelsea GiuffreSara HostetlerEmily CollinsJoan CullenKelly JohnsonAlanna Bader
200 Freestyle
1. – 1:57.07
2. – 1:57.17
4. – 1:59.36
9. – 2:02.74
12. – 2:04.27Andrea CampeauMeghan PattersonSarah KeheKatie BylsmaMaria Gramelspacher
100 Breaststroke
2. – 1:07.61
3. – 1:08.06
4. – 1:08.12
5. – 1:09.50
7. – 1:10.12
10. – 1:13.42
- - – 1:10.07Megan PloetzRebekah GingerichEmily HurstCatherine IngramEmily HaifleyElizabeth SpilmanLauren Harger
100 Backstroke
1. – 1:00.13
2. – 1:00.49
3. – 1:01.97
4. – 1:02.42
7. – 1:03.06
8. – 1:03.36
11. – 1:05.60Anna ZuchowskiKatie BalkoKaitlin JasmonShelli KopetskySara HostetlerAlanna BaderNicole Saulters
800 Freestyle Relay
1. , , , – 7:56.94
- - , , , – 8:07.01Kelly JohnsonErika PaulSarah KeheMeghan PattersonMary EhresmanMaria GramelspacherKatie BylsmaElizabeth Spilman
3-Meter Diving
2. - 265.80
3. - 246.30
4. - 239.75
5. - 230.25
6. - 228.80
11. - 175.75Nicole NiccumWhitney JohnsonJessica ElzingaWhitney AdamsLisa MaertinChristina Riordan
Saturday Morning Ball State Men's Results
200 Medley Relay
2. , , , – 1:38.34
- - , , and – 1:38.37
- - , , , – 1:42.28
- - , , , – 1:42.28Eric HercampDane MishlerMark NauMark GoldenJosh YoungTodd WengerRobby MullerRyan MisenerBen BattjesChris SteindorffGavin McNeeleyAdam ThielingAustin LaskaChris KrupaJordan RantzTyler Dixon
400 IM
3. – 4:16.24
4. – 4:17.39Kyle HembreeAndrew Hostetler
100 Butterfly
1. – 52.88
8. – 54.42
9. – 54.57
10. – 55.57
11. – 56.06Dane MishlerChris SteindorffAdam ThielingZach CoquillardChris Krupa
200 Freestyle
2. – 1:48.10
5. – 1:48.64
6. – 1:48.75
9. – 1:49.42
10. – 1:49.61
12. – 1:49.81
13. – 1:50.87
14. – 1:51.93Eric HercampTony DeBrotaMark GoldenCasey SchroederJosh YoungMark AugustynAustin LaskaBen Karwoski
100 Breaststroke
2. – 1:01.33
3. – 1:02.09
5. – 1:03.15
7. – 1:03.77
8. – 1:04.68
9. – 1:04.70
- - – 1:03.58Chris KrupaRobby MullerBen BattjesMark NauTodd WengerGavin McNeeleyJordan Rantz
100 Backstroke
3. – 54.57
4. – 54.91
6. – 56.31
9. – 58.31
- - – 56.53Andrew HostetlerDane MishlerRyan MisenerAdam ThielingTyler Dixon
800 Freestyle Relay
2. , , , – 7:13.75
- - , , , – 7:18.05Tony DeBrotaEric HercampKyle HembreeMark GoldenMark AugustynAndrew HostetlerAustin LaskaBen Karwoski
1650 Freestyle
2. – 16:48.86
4. – 17:10.57
6. – 17:44.21
7. – 18:16.39Mark AugustynEric HercampMark GoldenKyle Hembree
1-Meter Diving
3. 257.95
4. - 252.35
5. - 228.05
8. - 163.55Chris BehrleDavid WhiteJeremy WhitedDavid Linn
FRIDAY'S RESULTS
Muncie, Ind. - - Both the men's and women's Ball State swimming & diving squads enter Saturday's second day of the Doug Coers Invitational with leads over Grand Valley State and Findlay.
On the men's side, the Cardinals scored 244.5 points, followed by Grand Valley State at 215.5 and Findlay at 66.
On the women's side, the Cardinals tallied 302 points, followed by Grand Valley State at 167 and Findlay at 67.
followed with a first-place showing in the 500 freestyle, clocking in with a time of 1:25.51, while added a fourth-place time of 4:51.80. In the men's third event, the 200 IM, led the Cardinals with a third-place time of 1:58.31.Chris KrupaKyle HembreeAndrew Hostetler
returned the men's squad to the win column in the 50 freestyle, with a time of 21.56, as the Cardinals took home the top five positions in the event. On the 3-meter diving board, (272.05 pts) and (244.65) posted a 2-3 finish.Jeremy WhitedDavid LinnAustin Laska
The men's opening day ended with , , Krupa and Schroeder taking home second place in the 400 medley relay.Jordan RantzTyler Dixon
Like the men, the women's squad opened the event with a first-place showing in the 200 freestyle relay, as , , and paced the field with a time of 1:39.23.Nicole SaultersAndrea CampeauLauren HargerKatie Bylsma
and followed with a 1-2 finish in the 500 freestyle, clocking in at 5:11.96 and 5:12.16, respectively. led the women in the 200 IM, posting a time of 2:10.98 to take home runner up honors.Erika PaulElizabeth SpilmanMary Ehresman
Bylsma was BSU's top swimmer in the 50 freestyle, posting a second-place time of 24.95, while added a third-place clocking of 25.12.Nicole Saulters
Much like the men's 50 freestyle, the women's squad dominated the 1-meter diving event, taking home the first six spots, while placing seven divers in the top nine. placed first overall, with score of 252.65, while rounded out BSU's top nine finishers with a ninth-place score of 197.90.Allyson McGahaWhitney Johnson
The women's rounded out the opening day of competition with Saulters, Harger, and winning the 400 medley relay with a clocking of 4:00.27.
Maria GramelspacherMegan Ploetz
Friday's Ball State Men's Results
200 Freestyle Relay
1. , , , – 1:25.51
- - , , , – 1:28.74
- - , , , - 1:30.94
- - , , , – 1:31.10Tyler DixonTodd WengerGavin McNeeleyChris KrupaRyan MisenerJordan RantzAdam ThielingEric HercampChris SteindorffZach CoquillardTony DeBrotaDane MishlerAustin LaskaCasey SchroederJosh YoungBen Battjes
500 Freestyle:
1. – 4:47.71
4. – 4:51.80
7. – 4:53.49
9. – 4:54.93
13. – 5:02.14
14. – 5:02.72
15. – 5:02.90
16. – 5:06.87Tony DeBrotaZach CoquillardMark AugustynEric HercampMark GoldenAdam DaleKyle HembreeAndrew Hostetler
200 IM
3. – 1:58.31
7. – 2:05.09
9. – 2:08.01
- - – 2:02.21
- - – 2:02.85Adam ThielingKyle HembreeJordan RantzTodd WengerChris Krupa
50 Freestyle
1. – 21.56
2. – 21.83
3. – 21.90
4. – 22.30
4. – 22.30
7. – 22.66
8. – 22.69
13. – 23.25
15. – 23.82
- - – 22.80Tony DeBrotaMark NauGavin McNeeleyDane MishlerRyan MisenerChris SteindorffCasey SchroederJosh YoungBen BattjesAustin Laska
3-Meter Diving
2. – 272.05
3. 244.65
5. – 221.85
7. – 208.25Chris BehrleDavid WhiteJeremy WhitedDavid Linn
400 Medley Relay
2. , , , – 3:36.07
- - , , , – 3:40.01
- - , , , – 3:41.42
- - , , , – 3:43.70
Eric HercampChris SteindorffRobby MullerRyan MisenerBen BattjesZach CoquillardTodd WengerAdam DaleTony DeBrotaDane MishlerGavin McNeeleyAdam ThielingCasey SchroederChris KrupaJordan RantzTyler Dixon
Friday's Ball State Women's Results
200 Freestyle Relay:
1. , , , – 1:39.23
- - , , , – 1:42.37
- - , , , – 1:42.60
- - , , , – 1:43.44Anna ZuchowskiEmily HurstSara HostetlerErika PaulKaitlin JasmonEmily HaifleyKatie BalkoAlanna BaderKelly JohnsonEmily CollinsMegan PloetzJoan CullenNicole SaultersAndrea CampeauLauren HargerKatie Bylsma
500 Freestyle:
1. – 5:11.96
2. – 5:12.16
4. – 5:16.53
5. – 5:17.05
7. – 5:21.54
10. – 5:28.69Chelsea GiuffreSarah KeheMeghan PattersonMaria GramelspacherElizabeth SpilmanMary Ehresman
200 IM
2. – 2:10.98
3. – 2:12.55
4. – 2:13.50
6. – 2:15.25
10. – 2:17.92
11. – 2:20.43
- - – 2:12.81
- - – 2:13.56
- - – 2:15.26
- - – 2:16.48
- - – 2:19.85Rebekah GingerichCatherine IngramSara HostetlerEmily HurstAlanna BaderKatie BalkoShelli KopetskyEmily CollinsEmily HaifleyMegan PloetzErika Paul
50 Freestyle
2. – 24.95
3. – 25.12
5. – 25.36
6. – 25.39
8. – 25.55
9. – 25.65
13. – 26.07
18. – 26.84Anna ZuchowskiKaitlin JasmonLauren HargerKelly JohnsonAndrea CampeauJoan CullenNicole SaultersKatie Bylsma
1-Meter Diving
1. - 252.65
2. – 249.60
3. – 247.90
4. – 245.40
5. – 242.35
6. – 235.45
9. – 197.90
13. – 175.40Nicole NiccumAllyson McGahaNicole KmieciakWhitney AdamsLisa MaertinChristina RiordanJessica ElzingaWhitney Johnson
400 Medley Relay
1. , , , – 4:00.27
- - , , , – 4:01.14
- - , , , – 4:11.99
- - , , , – 4:15.51Emily CollinsJoan CullenCatherine IngramAnna ZuchowskiSarah KeheMary EhresmanRebekah GingerichKatie BalkoAndrea CampeauAlanna BaderEmily HaifleySara HostetlerMaria GramelspacherMegan PloetzLauren HargerNicole Saulters
PRE-MEET STORY
MUNCIE, Ind. - - The Lewellen Aquatic Center will play host to the Fifth Annual Doug Coers Invitational this weekend, as Ball State (men & women), Grand Valley State (men & women) and Findlay (men & women) square off in the two-day event which opens Friday at 6 p.m.
BSU swimming and diving fans around the world will be able to watch the event live, as Ball State Sports Link will stream the entire invitational FREE of charge on www.ballstatesports.com. This is the first-ever webcast of a BSU home swimming & diving event.
The event is named after the late Doug Coers (1967-1997), who was a four-year member of the Ball State men's swimming and diving program from 1986-1989. From 1992-1993, Coers was a coach for the Catalina Swim Club, the Cardinal Swim Club, the Muncie Central High School Girls' Swim Team and assistant coach of the BSU women's swimming and diving program. The following four years, Coers coached the Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta, Ga.
For the past seven seasons, the Ball State swimming & diving program has awarded the Douglas A. Coers Memorial Scholarship: Loving, kind, sincere and true in his heart. Dedicated with a passion for swimming and his alma mater. Those attributes represent the spirit and memory of Doug Coers.
Previous award winners include: (2007-08), (2006-07), (2005-06), Ritchie Caudill (2004-05), Ryan Bowman (2003-04), Rod Smith (2002-03), Matt Pavlovich (2001-02). During this season's invitational, the Cardinals and the Coers family will honor last year's winner .Kyle HembreeAdam KonopkaRyan FranklinKyle Hembree
The first session of the 2008 Doug Coers Invitational starts with the 200 freestyle relay at 6 p.m. Friday night. Other events in the opening session are the 500 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, 1-meter diving (women), 3-meter diving (men) and the 400 medley relay.
The second day of competition will be broken down into three sessions, beginning at 9 a.m. In the morning session, the three teams will compete in the 200 medley relay, 400 IM, 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, 800 freestyle relay and the 1650 freestyle.
The second Saturday session, which begins at 1 p.m. will feature the women's 3-meter diving and men's 1-meter diving events. The meet warps up Saturday at 3 p.m. with the women's fastest 1650 Freestyle heat, followed by the 200 backstroke, 100 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 200 butterfly and the 400 freestyle relay.
On the men's side, the Cardinals opened the first day of competition in the 2008 Doug Coers Invitational with a first-place showing in the 200 freestyle relay as , , and combined for a time of 1:25.51.Austin LaskaCasey SchroederJosh YoungBen Battjes
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