Durflinger leads Koalas in Columbia College (SC) Tri-Meet.
Pictured: Jessica Durflinger
Columbia, SC (Oct. 30): Jessica Durflinger won all four of her events, as the Columbia College (SC) women's swimming team finished 1-1 in its only home meet of the season. The Koalas fell to Saint Andrews by nine points (86-74) and defeated Point University by 43 (90-47).
Saint Andrews went 2-0 while Point went 0-2 in the meet. St. Andrews and Point also had men's teams swimming at the meet, with Point winning 142-45.
Durflinger earned gold in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 50-yard backstroke, and 100-yard breaststroke. Durflinger was also a member of the 200-yard medley relay that finished first.
The Koalas collectively had a strong meet with several top-five finishers on the day.
"The team did great," said head coach Logan Simpson. "They fought hard and had a strong meet. Jessie Durflinger was the highlight winning all four events she swam on Senior Day."
Avy Ayn Watts reached the podium in the 500-yard freestyle finishing second and the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard IM finishing third in both events. Watts was also a member of the 200-yard medley relay.
Kayla Harmon rounded out the top-five finishers placing second in the 100-yard backstroke, fourth in the 100-yard IM, and fifth in the 50-yard butterfly.
Harmon, along with McKayla Kenner, rounded out the winning 200-yard medley relay team.