Results

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Although the University of Evansville swimming and diving team found the weather a little chilly in Florida for its training trip, the Aces turned the heat up in the pool, as the team competed at the Winter College Invitational Wednesday at the Daytona State Aquatic Center.

The women’s team took first while the men’s team took third in the six-team contest. Other schools competing included University of Bridgeport, Florida Southern College, University of the Cumberlands, Daytona State College and Rollins College.

“I love the passion that this team put forth,” said Evansville head coach Rickey Perkins. “I know that the team is tired because we have been going hard for days, but I’m very happy and proud that this team showed up to compete and to win.”

On the women’s side, Hannah Quast and Michea Reinitz each took a first place finish in the 200 free and 200 IM, respectively. Quast also finished second in the 100 free while Reinitz took second in the 100 back and 50 free. Alex Howard placed second in the 100 fly and third in the 100 breast. Jill Enge in the 200 fly, Phoebe Hodina in the 200 back and Alex Spata in the 200 breast each added a third place ranking in their events. The team also placed second in the 200 medley, 1500 scramble and 200 free relays.

The men’s team also had some strong finishes, as the 1500 scramble relay took second and the 200 medley and 200 free relays placed third. Will Spradley had the highest finish individually for the Aces with a third in the 50 free while also taking fourth in the 100 free. Jake Harrington placed fourth in the 200 IM with Alex Seward right behind in fifth. Derek Bifulco finished fifth in the 100 breast while Wil Fernandez took sixth in the 100 fly.

After the conclusion of their training trip to Florida, the Aces will travel to St. Louis to participate in a meet at St. Louis University on Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m.