Feb. 17, 2007

YPSILANTI, Mich. - The University of Toledo swimming and diving finished fourth place with 464.5 points at the Mid-American Conference Championships today at the Jones Natatorium. As a team the Rockets scored more points than ever in school history.

"I am very excited with our performance this week," said Head Coach Lars Jorgensen. "A lot of different people stepped up for us and help were keys in the success."

Senior Brie Henning set a new school record in the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.38 and captured the MAC Championship. Henning broke the record set last year at the MAC's by Leah Woodard. Henning also place second in the 50 and 200 freestyle, took third place as part of the 800 free relay and was a member of the back-to-back MAC Champion 200 free relay.

"Brie swam awesome," said Jorgensen. "This is a great way to end her senior season."

Also placing for the Rockets was junior Megan McKinley in the three-meter dive. McKinley placed second scoring 308.20. Sophomore Kylie Gamelier finished third in the 200 breaststroke touching the wall in 2:19.47. And senior Makenzie Manard finished third in the 100 butterfly with a time of 56.91.

Head Coach Lars Jorgensen was named MAC swimming coach of the year and diving coach Marie Canarecci was named MAC diving coach of the year. This is the first time a Toledo swimming and/or diving coach has been named Coach of the Year. Brie Henning was named to the First-Team All-MAC and Makenzie Manard and Megan McKinley were named to the second team.

Final 2007 MAC Championship Results (20 events):
1. Eastern Michigan 665
2. Ohio 618
3. Miami 596
4. Toledo 464.5
5. Akron 381
6. Bowling Green 335
7. Ball State 308.5
8. Buffalo 200

Swimmer of the Year: Madeleine Pilchard, EMU
Diver of the Year: Sarah Chrzanowski, EMU
Most Outstanding Senior Swimmer: Danielle Beland, Akron
Swimming Coach of the Year: Lars Jorgensen, Toledo
Diving Coach of the Year: Marie Canarecci, Toledo

First Team All-MAC:
Madeleine Pilchard, EMU
Ashley Marion, Ohio
Sarah Chrzanowski, EMU
Danielle Beland, Akron
Karen Frazier, Miami
Emily Wylam, Ohio
Courtney Gallo, Ohio
Brie Henning, Toledo
Ashley Durand, EMU
Becky Renkola, EMU
Ilse Petersen, Ohio
Michaela Hahn-Lawson, Ohio
Alisha Lee, BGSU
Ashley Seymour, Miami
Jennifer Flaherty, Miami
Caroline Kaeting, BGSU

Second Team All-MAC:
Makenzie Manard, Toledo
Kathyrn Stephens, Miami
Catherine Lee Ha, EMU
Caitlin Drozin, Ohio
Kendall Karchner, Akron
Sigal Simsolo, Ohio
Mallory Rico, Ohio
Mary Brinkoetter, Ball State
Claire Letendre, EMU
Chantelle Lonsdale, EMU
Alissa Rcard, EMU
Rachel Kloosterman, Ohio
Kristen Bezier, Miami
Sheila Carson, EMU
Megan McKinley, Toledo