CLEVELAND, Ohio – The University of Akron swimming and diving team retained its crown at the 2016 Magnus Cup Invitational for the second consecutive year after a dominating performance with 23 first-place finishes and a new school record by senior Paloma Marrero Munoz (Merida, Spain) this weekend at the Robert F. Busbey Natatorium.
Combined on the weekend, the Zips totaled 1,709 points for the win, while Duquesne placed second overall with 1,355 points, followed by Xavier with 884 points for third.
In total, Akron recorded 23 first place times and 35 top-three finishes.
Following the three-day invitational, the Zips now own seven pool records at the Busbey Natatorium.