COLLEGEVILLE, PA. - The Ursinus College Swimming Program celebrated Senior Day on Saturday afternoon as they hosted Centennial Conference opponent Washington College. The Bears swept the dual meet as the Women won decisively 146-115, and the Men needed a win in the final relay to capture a 140-122 victory.  

The Bears celebrated the achievements of three seniors prior to the match as Sophie Lear, Ro Murphy, and Liv Rachael were recognized before their final dual inside the William Elliot Pool.  

The women's swimming team was led by outstanding performances from Melissa Leonard, Lear, and Molly Stevens who each won two individual events with Leonard anchoring two first-place relay teams. Leonard finished first in both the 200 (1:59.86) and 500 (5:18.17) freestyle events. Lear captured first place in the 100 breast (1:08.01) and 100 free with a time of 54.93. Stevens collected first place in both the 100 (1:01.80) and 200 (2:12.57) backstroke.  

Liv Rachael, Katie Barlow, Charlotte Driver, and Abigial Ferguson each collected individual wins to help guide the Bears to their second straight dual meet victory and sixth on the season.  

The Bears will return to action next Saturday as they travel to Dickinson College for a 1pm start.  

First Place   

400 Yard Medley Relay: Molly Stevens, Abigail Ferguson, Liv Rachael, Melissa Leonard – 4:07.79 

1000 Yard Freestyle: Katie Barlow – 11:10.74 

200 Yard Freestyle: Melissa Leonard – 1:59.86 

100 Yard Backstroke: Molly Stevens – 1:01.80 

100 Yard Breaststroke: Sophie Lear – 1:08.01 

200 Yard Butterfly: Charlotte Driver – 2:19.31 

50 Yard Freestyle: Liv Rachael – 25.56 

100 Yard Freestyle: Sophie Lear – 54.93 

200 Yard Backstroke: Molly Stevens – 2:12.57 

200 Yard Breaststroke: Abigail Ferguson – 2:31.98 

500 Yard Freestyle: Melissa Leonard – 5:18.17 

200 Yard IM: Sophie Lear – 2:14.33 

400 Yard Freestyle Relay: Liv Rachael, Katie Barlow, Sophie Lear, Melissa Leonard – 3:43.10 

Second Place  

100 Yard Breaststroke: Abigail Ferguson – 1:11.24 

200 Yard Backstroke: Katie Barlow – 2:14.98 

100 Yard Butterfly: Molly Stevens – 1:02.88 

Third Place  

200 Yard Breaststroke: Charlotte Driver – 2:43.22