Danielle Galyer Shines In Kentucky Loss To OSU

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It was a tough go for the Kentucky swim program as they took on Ohio State (No. 15 men, No. 25 women). The Wildcats fell to the Buckeyes by a score of 193-107 on the women’s side and 203-97 on the men’s.

Ohio State got off to a fast start, finishing in first and second place in the women’s 200-yard medley relay. The Buckeye team of backstroker Camey Rabold, breaststroker Rachael Dzierzak, butterflier Liz Li and freestyler Annie Jongekrijg posted a winning time of 1:40.11.

The Buckeyes also took first in the men’s race. The team of backstroker Matt McHugh, breaststroker Dj MacDonald, butterflier Ching Lim and freestyler Mossimo Chavez touched in 1:28.32 to pick up the first place finish.

The Wildcat women had a strong day from Danielle Galyer. The U.S. National Team member picked up three event wins for Kentucky. Galyer placed first in the 100-yard backstroke (54.56), 200-yard backstroke (1:56.35) and 200-yard individual medley (2:03.60).

The Kentucky men were led by Kyle Higgins. The junior won the 200-yard butterfly (1:46.37) and finished second in the 100-yard butterfly (48.77). Drew Aviotti, Scott Crosthwaite and Cobe Garcia also picked up wins for the Wildcat men.

For Ohio State, McHugh picked up two individual wins on the day. He posted a time of 47.11 to take the 100-yard backstroke and won the 100-yard freestyle in 44.63.

Ohio State swept the 400-yard freestyle to wrap up the day.

In the women’s race, Ohio State’s team of Maria Coy, Chantel Wynn, Emily Albrecht and Kathleen Cook touched first in 3:27.97. The team won by nearly six seconds over second place Kentucky.

The Buckeyes men’s team of Nathan Christian, Andrew Appleby, Steffen Hillmer and McHugh won with a time of 3:00.11. Sean Gunn, Crosthwaite, Higgins and Garcia finished second with a time of 3:01.40.

Kentucky will look to get back on track tomorrow against Cincinnati.

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