Jan. 20, 2008

Arnold Collects Three Wins to Lead YSU Past Radford in Double Dual

    Loretto, Pa. -- Junior Olivia Arnold won three individual events to lead the Youngstown State swimming & diving team to a victory over Radford in a double dual on Saturday afternoon.

    Arnold touched the wall first in the 500- (5:21.91) and 1,000-yard (10:53.97) freestyles and added a win in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:33.85). Her efforts paced YSU to a 142-58 victory over the Highlanders, but Saint Francis (Pa.) defeated the Penguins 115.5 to 83.5.

    Freshman Ashley Williamson was the top finisher in the 200 back (2:11.79), and she teamed up with Alana Kane, Brittany Senn and Megan Rupe to win the 200 free relay (1:42.17).

    Natasha Bray finished second behind Arnold in both freestyles, clocking in with a time of 5:21.91 in the 500 and 10:58.26 in the 1,000. Senn tied for second place in the 50 free (25.57).

    Rupe was third in the 100 and 200 free, and Julia Darling placed third in the 200 breast.

    The Penguins will have their second home meet of the season on Saturday when they host Akron at 1 p.m. Seniors Amanda Ladd, Darling and Senn will be honored prior to the first event in what will be their final home meet.