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Swimming and diving teams loses first meet of season to James Madison

The Marshall swimming and diving team started its season with a loss to James Madison University Thursday, 159-141, at the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium.

Marshall was led individually by freshman Caroline Wanner who had three wins. Wanner won the 200-yard butterfly (2:03:70), the 200 backstroke (2:02:95) and the 200 IM (2:05:66).

Freshman Anna Lynch was also victorious, winning in the 1,000 freestyle (10:24:72).

Wanner marked her name in Marshall’s record books with her 200 butterfly, making it a life-time best for her and fourth-best in Marshall history.

Sophomore Madi Pulfer followed behind Wanner winning two events.