Zips Split Double Dual with Pitt and Miami

November 08 | Women's Swimming & Diving

AKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron women's swimming and diving team earned a split in Saturday's home double dual meet, defeating Miami (Ohio) and falling just short to Pittsburgh at the Ocasek Natatorium.

The Zips topped Miami 182–118 and were edged by Pitt 173–126 in a competitive matchup.

Akron opened the meet with a statement win in the 200-yard medley relay, as Martyna Piesko (Lublin, Poland/Complex of Electronic Schools | Rutgers), Claire Cox, Felicia Klintemar (Stockholm, Sweden/Solna Gymnasium), and Ada Szwabinska combined for a time of 1:37.81 seconds, narrowly out-touching Pitt by just 0.22 seconds.

Ada Szwabinska led the way in the sprints, winning the 50 freestyle in 22.70 and taking second in the 100 freestyle with a time of 49.62. Helena Lalkovic followed close behind, earning third in the 100 free (50.10) and runner-up in the 200 free (1:48.42).

In the breaststroke events, Akron dominated the top spots. Claire Cox captured first in the 100 breaststroke at 1:01.60, while Madelyn Bosler won the 200 breaststroke (2:14.02) and added a second-place finish in the 100 breast (1:02.45).

Martyna Piesko finished second in the 100 backstroke (54.06) and contributed to relay success, while Avery Knight placed fifth in both backstroke distances.

Akron closed strong with a victory in the 200 freestyle relay, as Callie Parkes, Hannah Trainer, Brienne Trumpower, and Szwabinska combined for a winning time of 1:30.15, edging Pittsburgh by just 0.05 seconds.

On the diving side, Paige Bush led the Zips in the 3-meter dive with a score of 222.35, while Sophia Stamm led the way in the 1-meter dive with a score of 246.40.

What's Next?
Akron returns to action when it travels to Cleveland State to take part in the Magnus Cup from November 20-22.