EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's swimming and diving team kicked off the 2017-18 campaign with a dual with Minnesota-Mankato, falling by a score of 234-65.
Sari Mailey (Sr. – Minnetrista, MN/Mound Westonka) took second in the 1000-yard freestyle (11:36.09) while Kate Stensberg (Fr. – Antigo, WI) was third (11:40.31). Mailey also took third in the 500-yard free (5:39.96).
Rachael Streit (Fr. – Lakeville, MN/South) took second in the 500-yard freestyle (5:32.62) was third in the 200-yard free (2:02.14).
Jessica Short (Jr. – Grafton, WI) was second in the 50-yard freestyle (25.36) and in the 200-yard IM (2:17.81) and was third in the 100-yard free (55.73).
The 200-yard free relay team of Short, Brittany Farr (Jr. – Madison, WI/James Madison Memorial), Emily Ries (Fr. – Eau Claire, WI/Memorial) and Samantha Senczyszyn (Jr. – Grafton, WI) took third with a time of 1:42.71 while Bailei Hughes (Sr. – Winona, MN/Winona) took third in the 3-meter dive (227.65).
"The women raced tough against a very fast Mankato team," said Head Coach Annie Ryder. "I am proud of their effort and attitude tonight. We have work to do but this was a great starting place for us and many put up some really nice times."
The Blugolds will have a quick turnaround as they compete Saturday at UW-Oshkosh.
