Women's Swimming | 1/25/2025 11:56:00 PM

MIAMI, Fla. -- It is the beginning of the end for the regular season for the Barry Swimming Buccaneers faced off against the Keiser Seahawks in a dual meet at the Keiser Campus in West Palm Beach, FL. In the previous 2023-2024 season, Keiser was able to get the best of Barry and Ave Maria in their previous double dual meet, the Bucs look to change the outcome this year.

The Buccaneers suffered a loss in their final game of the regular season, with the men's score ending as 80.5-175.50 and women's final score being 100.50-154.50. Despite their loss both teams excelled, with numerous personal and season-best records achieved. The depth of Barry's roster was evident this season, as many swimmers across various style contributed to the team's overall success in the team's second season.

The women's team was led by Diana Suprun, Evelin Zbisko and Taryn Will, who dominated their respective events. Suprun delivered a stellar performance in the 200 breaststroke, claiming first place with a time of 2:24.85 and earning 606 points, the highest individual score of the meet for Barry. Zbisko exhibited incredible versatility, earning three first-place finishes, including a personal best in the 200 IM (2:09.32) and a strong showing in the 200 butterfly (2:14.08). Chloe Skelt added to the overall team success with her season-best victory in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.77), lastly Kate Rutledge and Taryn Will contributed valuable points in distance freestyle events with a impressive 5:44.50.

HIGHLIGHTS (Women)

• 400 Medley Relay
  • Barry A: 4:09.14 (1st Place, 566 Points)
• 1000 Free
  • Kate Rutledge: 11:23.34 (2nd Place, 493 Points, Personal best with a great improvement, shaving off four seconds from her previous best.)
• 200 Free
  • Ethena Conzemius: 2:06.60 (3rd Place, 480 Points)
  • Kauri Parsons: 2:09.10 (5th Place, 452 Points)
  • Julieta Cabrera: 2:15.97 (7th Place, 387 Points)
• 100 Breast
  • Chloe Skelt: 1:08.77 (1st Place, 549 Points, Seasons Best)
  • Ava McCarthy: 1:15.42 (4th Place, 416 Points)
• 200 Fly
  • Evelin Zbisko: 2:14.08 (1st Place, 545 Points, Personal best with a 1.41 second improvement from her previous best.)
  • Taryn Will: 2:20.49 (2nd Place, 473 Points)
• 50 Free
  • Julieta Cabrera: 26.03 (2nd Place, 534 Points)
  • Jenna Beck: 26.06 (3rd Place, 532 Points)
  • Ethena Conzemius: 26.39 (5th Place, 513 Points)
  • Chloe Skelt: 27.49 (7th Place, 453 Points)
  • Ava McCarthy: 27.55 (8th Place, 451 Points)
• 100 Free
  • Jenna Beck: 57.68 (3rd Place, 493 Points)
  • Ethena Conzemius: 59.99 (5th Place, 438 Points)
  • Ava McCarthy: 1:00.23 (6th Place, 433 Points)
  • Julieta Cabrera: 1:00.79 (7th Place, 421 Points)
• 200 Back
  • Kate Rutledge: 2:22.69 (3rd Place, 432 Points)
  • Kauri Parsons: 2:26.74 (4th Place, 397 Points)
• 200 Breast
  • Diana Suprun: 2:24.85 (1st Place, 606 Points)
  • Chloe Skelt:: 2:32.58 (3rd Place, 519 Points)
• 500 Free
  • Taryn Will: 5:44.50 (2nd Place, 450 Points, Seasons best, with a fantastic improvement of six seconds from her previous record.)
• 100 Fly
  • Evelin Zbisko: 1:00.36 (1st Place, 549 Points, reach a new Personal Best with a half a second improvement.)
  • Taryn Will: 1:06.51 (5th Place, 410 Points)
  • Jenna Beck: 1:07.03 (7th Place, 401 Points)
• 200 IM
  • Evelin Zbisko: 2:09.32 (1st Place, 627 Points, a new Personal Best was set with a one second improvement from her previous best.)
  • Diana Suprun: 2:17.97 (1st Place, 516 Points)
  • Kauri Parsons: 2:27.62 (7th Place, 421 Points)
• 200 Freestyle Relay
  • Barry A: 1:45.65 (3rd Place, 529 Points)

The men's team delivered many standout performances today, with Balazs Ament and Roland Nagy leading the charge as they have this season. Ament captured three first-place finishes, including the 100 breaststroke (57.60), 200 breaststroke (2:07.61), and 200 IM (1:58.80), showcasing his dominance in individual medley and breaststroke events. Nagy was equally impressive, winning the 100 backstroke (52.29) and earning second place in the 200 backstroke (1:54.59), further solidifying his reputation as a backstroke specialist. Jacopo Lanzo earned a tie for first in the 100 freestyle (49.14) and contributed significant points in the 200 freestyle and relays. Matthew McLean demonstrated endurance with strong finishes in the 200 freestyle (1:49.89) and a season-best performance in the 100 freestyle (50.28). The men's relay teams added to the success, with Barry A winning the 400 medley relay (3:28.32), setting the tone for the meet.

HIGHLIGHTS (Men)

• 400 Medley Relay
  • Barry A: 3:28.32 (1st Place, 637 Points)
• 1000 Free
  • Cris Vien: 10:50.03 (4th Place, 494 Points, achieved a new Personal Best with a 1.72 second shave from his previous record.)
• 200 Free
  • Jacopo Lanzo: 1:49.66 (4th Place, 544 Points)
  • Matthew McLean: 1:49.89 (5th Place, 540 Points)
  • Collin Perri: 1:51.14 (6th Place, 522 Points, Season Best with a 0.60 improvement)
  • Diego Diaz: 2:08.22 (8th Place, 340 Points)
• 100 Back
  • Roland Nagy: 52.29 (1st Place, 575 Points)
  • Diego Diaz: 1:17.30 (5th Place, 178 Points)
• 100 Breast
  • Balazs Ament: 57.60 (1st Place, 642 Points)
  • Griffin Garnot: 1:02.60 (3rd Place, 500 Points)
  • Brooks Blackert: 1:10.12 (6th Place, 356 Points)
• 50 Free
  • David Szlobodnyik: 22.45 (4th Place, 484 Points)
  • Jacopo Lanzo: 22.53 (5th Place, 479 Points)
  • Collin Perri: 23.92 (6th Place, 400 Points)
  • Diego Diaz: 25.21 (7th Place, 342 Point)
• 100 Free
  • Jacopo Lanzo: 49.14 (Tied for 1st Place, 535 Points)
  • Matthew McLean: 50.28 (2nd Place, 500 Points, reached a new Season Best with a 0.82 second improvement from the previous record.)
  • David Szlobodnyik: 52.16 (6th Place, 448 Points)
  • Griffin Garnot: 58.84 (7th Place, 431 Points)
• 200 Back
  • Roland Nagy: 1:54.59 (2nd Place, 583 Points)
• 200 Breast
  • Balazs Ament: 2:07.61 (1st Place, 605 Points)
  • Brooks Blackert: 2:36.10 (5th Place, 330 Points)
• 500 Free
  • Collin Perri: 5:01.61 (3rd Place, 551 Points)
  • Cris Vien: 5:15.80 (5th Place, 480 Points)
• 100 Fly
  • David Szlobodnyik: 52.63 (3rd Place, 538 Points)
• 200 IM
  • Balazs Ament: 1:58.80 (1st Place, 564 Points)
  • Roland Nagy: 2:02.11 (3rd Place, 515 Points)
  • Brooks Blackert: 2:15.14 (7th Place, 383 Points)
• 400 Freestyle Relay
  • Barry A: 1:34.72 (4th Place, 486 Points)

NEXT UP:

The Bucs will have some rest before getting prepared for the SSC Championships, in Ocala, FL on Wednesday, February 12.