Posted: Nov 01, 2014
Beloit, Wisconsin - The Illinois Tech Swimming and Diving team started their season off with a pair of victories as the team travelled to Beloit, WI for their first competition. The Scarlet Hawk women defeated Beloit College 103-77 and Knox College 101-79.
The freshmen talent was on display as Ava Obenaus, Brigitte Temple and Briana Tyler all picked up individual victories. Obenaus opened up the meet with a victory in the 1000 Free with a time of 12:31.83. Tyler won the 100 Butterfly in 1:06.54 with teammate Haley Slator as the runner-up with a time of 1:09.45. Temple won both the 200 Individual Medley (2:21.72) and 500 Free (5:39.76).
The Scarlet Hawks are set to host North Central College on Friday, November 7th at Ekco Pool. The meet begins at 6:30pm. Guests are encouraged to bring toothpaste to the meet to be donated to the St. James' Food Pantry.