Tulane Swimming and Diving Falls at LSU in Season Opener

Saturday, September 28

Baton Rouge, LA

11 AM

Tulane University

105

192

LSU

Photo by: Parker Waters

Tulane Swimming and Diving Falls at LSU in Season Opener

Sep 28, 2019 | Women's Swimming and Diving

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Tulane University swimming and diving team fell to LSU by a final score of 192-105 in its 2019-20 season opener Saturday morning at the LSU Natatorium.

Despite the loss, second-year head coach Leah Stancil was pleased with a number of Tulane's strong performances, as the Green Wave finished with four individual victories and one relay win.

"We had some great swims today from Olivia Johnson, Kate McDonald and Lilly Byrne," Stancil said. "I think we have a good starting point for the direction that we need to move toward."

McDonald led the way for the Green Wave, as she won a pair of races, claiming the 100 and 200 breaststroke events, posting times of 1:03.39 and 2:16.93, respectively.

Johnson opened her senior season on a high note by winning the 1,000 freestyle event, finishing in a time of 10:13.57.

The Green Wave also picked up a winning performance from newcomer Byrne, who opened her collegiate career with a first-place finish in the 500 freestyle (4:57.39).

"I think our freshmen had a good experience from being able to learn and then move on, so I'm excited to see how the season progresses," Stancil said.

Tulane closed out the dual meet with a victory in the 200 freestyle relay, as it clocked a time of 1:39.15. Freshman Drew Petereit, junior Courtney Barker, sophomore Iza Pelka and freshman Madison Cummings guided Tulane to the winning performance.

"I think our team handled today's environment really well," Stancil said. "They stepped up to the challenge and raced really well. They were also very supportive of one another and showed a lot of energy. I have no question about their approach to things and I really think they stepped up to the challenge wonderfully."

Tulane returns to action on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m., as it heads to Houston.

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