swimming and diving
Maris Bey: A team player in an individual sport
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Maris Bey is a senior social work major from Yadkinville, North Carolina, on the Lady Barons swimming and diving team. Bey’s favorite events consist of the 50–yard freestyle and the 100–yard butterfly. Her love for the sport has been nurtured since she was nine years old and for good reason. “I liked […]
Student Athlete Spotlight: Elizabeth McNulty
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR Junior education major and highly decorated swimmer Elizabeth McNulty does not make the mistake of assuming she swims for her own accolades. The holder of eight different school records in the butterfly and medley events and current AMCC Swimmer of the Week instead swims for a greater purpose. “I really enjoy […]
Lady Barons swimming and diving falls to Hiram College, despite improved performances
RYAN HELD STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s swimming and diving team saw several improved and strong performances from its swimmers against Hiram College but could not come away with a victory falling, 113-95, in Steubenville. Of the strong performances put out by the Lady Barons, the stars that shone the brightest were sophomore Elizabeth McNulty and […]
Lady Barons swimming and diving team ties with Division II opponent
BY RYAN HELD STAFF WRITER Franciscan University Lady Barons swimming and diving team pulled out a tie through strategic placement of its swimmers, despite a strong performance from opponents Division II Ursuline College. The stars for the Franciscan side were Abby Commarford, Elizabeth McNulty and Kellie Rankin. Commarford was the only girl from either side […]
Lady Barons swimming finishes regular season strong
BY ERIN MADDEN SPORTS EDITOR Franciscan’s women’s swimming and diving team had an overall strong last meet before the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) championships as they were able to tie Penn St.-Altoona in a dual-double with Chatham. The Lady Barons tied Altoona at 129 points while losing to Chatham 179-94. “Overall, it […]