LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Rachel Root set another Illinois State record Saturday, breaking her record time from last night in the 100-yard backstroke (55.12), as the Redbird swimming and diving team finished the second day of the Louisville Invite in fifth place.
Host Louisville remained in first place at the conclusion of day two with 1,537 points. Florida International ended the day in second (1,067), followed by Ohio (697) and Southern Illinois (640).
The Redbirds placed fifth in both relay swims Saturday night. Maia Cain, Rachel Holm, Root and Kristin Verkler made up the 200-yard medley relay team (1:45.