The Saint Francis women’s swimming team finished fourth at the Colgate Invitational, competing against Colgate, UMass, and Le Moyne. Key performances included Sara Turner’s fourth-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle and Maura Rubio’s second in the 200 backstroke. The team's depth was evident, with strong results from both relay teams and several younger swimmers throughout the meet.

By the Numbers
  • Sara Turner clocked 5:16.19 for fourth place in the 500-yard freestyle.
  • Maura Rubio achieved a second-place finish in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:07.53.
  • Saint Francis had a fourth-place finish in the 400 freestyle relay, clocking 3:41.81.
State of Play
  • The Red Flash saw improvements in multiple events from day one to day two of the meet.
  • Strong contributions were made from both seasoned swimmers and newcomers across various races.
What's Next

Looking forward, Saint Francis will face Millersville University in a dual meet on October 18, aiming to replicate last year's success against the Marauders.

Bottom Line

The performance at the Colgate Invitational indicates a promising season ahead for the Red Flash, showcasing depth and competitiveness that can be built upon in future meets.