McLean County Times

The Illinois Wesleyan University swim and dive teams competed against Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. The Titans faced defeats on both the men's and women's sides, with scores of 166-69 and 167-94, respectively.

Despite the losses, the Titans secured seven first-place finishes. Senior Carter Dilger achieved victories in the 100-yard backstroke (55.37) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:00.63), setting a new season-best in the backstroke event. Freshman Jacob Nacional also claimed two wins in the 100-yard butterfly (55.20) and the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.72), both personal bests.

Freshman Tate Thomas excelled in the men's 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:26.51, significantly improving his previous record from January.

In relay events, Dilger, Nacional, Thomas, and freshman Ben Huk earned third place in the men's 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:34.14.

On the women's side, junior Natalie Porter won the 1000-yard freestyle at 11:09.01. Sophomore Sam Borre took first place in the women's 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:16.70.

Borre joined senior Emily Marks, junior Kayleigh Kuschewski, and freshman Julia Jozwiak for second place in the women's 200-yard medley relay at a time of 2:00.40.

The Titans will have a two-week break before heading to Kenosha for the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Swim and Dive Championships from February 19 to February 22.