AKRON, OH – The University at Buffalo women's swimming & diving team (0-1, 0-1 MAC) opened up their season as they faced preseason MAC Coaches Poll favorite, and the 22nd ranked team in the nation, Akron inside the Ocasek Natatorium Friday night. The Bulls claimed seven victories throughout the evening despite falling short, 164-136.
In the second event of the evening, Buffalo sophomore Brittany Beetcher continued the momentum in long distance events from her freshman campaign as she claimed victory in the 1000 yard freestyle with a time of 10:10.52. Beecher claimed a second individual victory in the 500 yard freestyle, finishing a whole three seconds in front of second place with a time of 5:03.