In its first action in nearly one month, Siena Swimming and Diving competed in the Eagles Triple Distance Invitational on Saturday, hosted by Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) in Fort Myers, FL. Siena topped MAAC counterpart Saint Peter's, 256-110, while falling to La Salle (246-126), and FGCU (303-82).
The Saints had 15 events serve as dual wins over Saint Peter's.
GayLynn Kirn took first place in the 100 free, touching the wall in 54.56. She was also victorious in both the 200 free with a time of 1:57.76, and the 300 free in 3:06.47.
Gabrielle Rentosa won the 100 back in 59.15, topping her previous best time of 59.67 set in November against Stony Brook. Her mark of 28.72 in the 50 back was good enough for first, as was her time of 1:40.40 in the 150 back.
Leslie Dame clocked a 27.85 in the 50 fly for the win before taking the 100 fly in 1:01.81. She also claimed first in the 150 fly in 1:40.55.
Kylie Carter's first place time of 32.92 in the 50 breast was just shy of her personal best.
Mea Amedio won the 100 breast in 1:11.33, as well as the 150 breast in 1:54.71.
Shaylea Triller timed in at 1:33.14 in the 150 free for the win over Saint Peter's. The first place 200 medley relay team of Rentosa, Dame,
Emme Starzman, and
Leana Padunina finished in 1:57.66.
On the 1m board,
Jenna Wyner scored a personal best 186.45 to take first against Saint Peter's and La Salle.
Claire Donlon scored 181.05, and
Sydney Murray 169.13.
Kirn's times in the 100, 200, and 300 free were also good enough for first against La Salle, as was Rentosa's time in the 100 back against both La Salle and FGCU. The Saints had 14 other marks good enough for top-three finishes against FGCU, and 12 others against La Salle.
Siena is back in action on Sat., Jan. 11 to host Vermont at 1 p.m. from the Siena Swim Center.
