Lexington, Ky. – Kentucky swimming and diving earned a men’s victory over Ohio State University on Friday with the Kentucky men defeating OSU 173-127, while the women fell to OSU 187-113.
The Wildcats started the night strong with both the men’s and women’s A teams taking the top spot in the 200 medley relay. A key race for the men’s team came when Levi Sandidge finished first in the 1000 Free, while teammates Filippo Bertoni, and Dziugas Miskinis followed in second, third place, sweeping the podium. Other notable performances came from Sophomore Javier Lopez-Guillen after finishing first in the 200 fly, while Falemana Tuufui won the 50 and 100 freestyle for the men.
The women had several event victories along with four top 10 program performances. Zea Wetzlaugk clinched the 50 freestyle (22.43) for the women, earning herself the third-fastest time in program history. Sarah Anne Schaffer recorded the tenth-fastest time in the 100 breaststroke (2:09.78), while Billie Sherratt moved into the rankings at number ten in the 200 fly (1:56.93). Hayden Penny gave the team some energy late in the meet when she took first place in the 400 IM (4:08.80) and earned the fifth-fastest time in program history.
Kentucky continues its season with its next scheduled competition on Nov. 17-20 as they head to Columbus for the Ohio State Invitational.
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