Day 1: 2019 MAC Women's Swimming and Diving Championship

Day 1: 2019 MAC Women's Swimming and Diving Championship

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Day 1 Results

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VIDEO: Akron's Ellie Nebraska
VIDEO: Akron Head Coach Brian Peresie


AKRON, Ohio – After the first day of the 2019 MAC Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, the Akron Zips lead the field after a strong performance in the two relay events. 

The 200 medley relay was the first event of the 2019 MAC championships. The hometown Akron Zips posted a new pool, meet, and MAC record clocking in with a time of 1:36.28. 

In the 800-Freestyle Relay, the team of Avery Movold, Paulina Nogaj, Sarah Watson, and Ellie Nebraska broke the former MAC record by a total of three seconds at 7:06.81.

At the end of Day One of the MAC Women’s Swimming and Diving Championship, here’s where each team stands:
 
Team Rankings
1. Akron - 80
2.  Buffalo - 64
t-2. Eastern Michigan - 64 
4. Miami - 58 
t-4. Bowling Green - 58
6. Ball State - 50
7. Ohio - 48 
8. Toledo - 28 
 
Prelims will start tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. and finals at 6:30 p.m live on ESPN3.
 
Titles will be earned tomorrow in the the 500-yard freestyle relay, 200-yard IM, 50-yard freestyle, one-meter dive and 200-yard freestyle relay.