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Petter Fredriksson Auburn swimming vs Texas on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.
Petter Fredriksson Auburn swimming vs Texas on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in Auburn, Ala. Photo by Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics

Swimming & Diving Defeats South Carolina

Columbus, S.C. (EETV) - No. 9 Auburn swimming and diving teams came away with a win against South Carolina at their first away dual meet of the season Saturday.

Both the men and women's teams claimed first place with the men's score of 164-131, and women's score of 166.5-133.5.

The women's first-place 400-medley relay included Aly Tetzloff, Carly Cummings, Bailey Nero and Julie Meynen touching at 3:41.44. Other standouts included Falconer who won the 200 free (1:49.60) and 500 free (4:56.81) as well as Zoe Thatcher in 1000 free (10:08.10) and Caroline Baddock in the 200 back (1:58.82). 

The men also claimed victory in the 400-medley relay with Hugo Gonzalez, Tommy Brewer, Santiago Grassi and Peter Holoda touching at 3:15.84. 

Zach Apple picked up a total of three wins in his sprint freestyle events, swimming the 50 in 20.61, 100 in 49.74 and 200 free in 1:47.88. Petter Fredriksson also picked up wins in both the 100 (49.74) and 200 (1:47.88) backstroke. 

Auburn also took the top spot in both the men's springboard events. Pete Turnham won the 1-meter with a 345.30 and Scott Lazeroff won the 3-meter with a 385.50, both being their season bests. 

Next, Auburn's women will compete at the Georgia Tech Invitational, Nov. 16-18, while the men will compete at the Georgia Invitational, Dec. 1-3.