Friday, March 26
Terre Haute, IN
1 p.m.
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Women's Swimming Battles Hard in Final MAC Championship Tune-up
March 26, 2021 | Women's Swimming and Diving
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – In its final tune-up before the 2021 Mid-American Conference Championships, Ball State women's swimming & diving team fought hard against two strong programs in Indiana State and Southern Illinois Friday afternoon.
Senior diver Caitlin Locante and freshman Marcella Ribeiro led the Cardinals (4-4) with two individual victories apiece at ISU's Vigo Country Aquatic Center.
Locante, who just competed at the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships, continued to add on to her impressive senior season by taking home the gold on both the 1-meter (267.25) and 3-meter (327.65) boards.
Ball State would go on to take the top two spots on the 3-meter board, as freshman Riley Bullock collected second place with a score of 257.25.
Ending her regular season freshman campaign on a high note, Ribeiro won the 200 free (1:50.62) and 500 free (4:58.35). Ribeiro's time in the 200 free is the fourth-fastest time in program history.
Junior Alex Bader and freshman Laura Wright teamed up to each collect a second and third place in the breaststroke events.
Bader turned in a second in the 100 breast (1:03.87) while Wright touched the wall moments later for third (1:04.91). Wright and Bader swapped places for the 200 breast, with Wright sliding into second (2:20.30) and Bader collecting third (2:22.52).
Ball State will travel to Ypsilanti, Michigan, April 15-17 to compete at the Mid-American Conference Championships.
Ball State Event Winners:
Caitlin Locante (Sr.) – 1M dive (267.25), 3M dive (327.65)
Marcella Ribeiro (Fr.) – 200 Freestyle (1:50.62), 500 free (4:58.35)
Senior diver Caitlin Locante and freshman Marcella Ribeiro led the Cardinals (4-4) with two individual victories apiece at ISU's Vigo Country Aquatic Center.
Locante, who just competed at the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships, continued to add on to her impressive senior season by taking home the gold on both the 1-meter (267.25) and 3-meter (327.65) boards.
Ball State would go on to take the top two spots on the 3-meter board, as freshman Riley Bullock collected second place with a score of 257.25.
Ending her regular season freshman campaign on a high note, Ribeiro won the 200 free (1:50.62) and 500 free (4:58.35). Ribeiro's time in the 200 free is the fourth-fastest time in program history.
Junior Alex Bader and freshman Laura Wright teamed up to each collect a second and third place in the breaststroke events.
Bader turned in a second in the 100 breast (1:03.87) while Wright touched the wall moments later for third (1:04.91). Wright and Bader swapped places for the 200 breast, with Wright sliding into second (2:20.30) and Bader collecting third (2:22.52).
Ball State will travel to Ypsilanti, Michigan, April 15-17 to compete at the Mid-American Conference Championships.
Ball State Event Winners:
Caitlin Locante (Sr.) – 1M dive (267.25), 3M dive (327.65)
Marcella Ribeiro (Fr.) – 200 Freestyle (1:50.62), 500 free (4:58.35)
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