YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The IU Indianapolis Jaguars wrapped up the weekend in strong fashion on Saturday at Youngstown State, turning in a dominant day two performance highlighted by numerous first-place finishes across swimming and diving events.
IU Indy opened the session with a win in the women's 200-yard medley relay, as the quartet of
Addy Hirsbrunner, Vicky Surdyka,
Dani Stemper and
Luca McGee touched first in 1:44.68.
On the individual side,
Chloe Yerkes captured the women's 400 IM in 4:34.60, while
Aubrey Hollis led a Jaguar sweep at the top of the podium in the women's 50 backstroke with a winning time of 26.34. Vicky Surdyka continued her standout day by taking first in both the 50 breaststroke (29.61) and 100 breaststroke (1:04.07), and
Luca McGee added wins in the 50 freestyle (24.07) and 100 freestyle (52.01).
Lydia Zenobi also claimed the top time in the 100 butterfly, clocking 56.32.
The Jaguar men matched that momentum with a series of event wins.
Zach Drotar won the men's 400 IM in 4:01.96, while
Nathan Rariden earned first place in the 200 freestyle (1:37.79), 100 freestyle (45.79) and anchored the victorious 200 freestyle relay, which finished in 1:22.10.
Logan Kelly swept the breaststroke sprints with wins in the 50 breaststroke (24.38) and 100 breaststroke (52.45).
Hugo Arteaga claimed first in both the 100 butterfly (48.24) and 50 butterfly (21.75). Shane Tebeest added another top finish in the 50 freestyle, touching in 20.68, while
Noah Van Zuidam captured the 100 IM in 50.78.
IU Indianapolis was equally strong on the boards, as
Alaina Heyde took first in women's 1-meter diving with a score of 254.25.
Evan Butcher edged the field to win men's 3-meter diving at 309.68.
With the meet, the Jaguars conclude the weekend's competition after sweeping both the men's and women's team scores. IU Indianapolis will be back in action next on January 23, when the Jags travel to Ball State.