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By Michael Cooper, Staff Writer 12:03 AM Saturday, March 6, 2010

ATHENS — Lauren Funk was obviously disappointed about not qualifying for the NCAA Division I swimming championships.

But the Kenton Ridge High School graduate and Ohio University freshman was even more unhappy about the extra days she spent training this week.

“I could’ve slept in and gone to bed when I wanted to,” Funk said.

Funk was a member of the Bobcats’ 200-yard freestyle relay team, which swam an NCAA “B” cut and school-record time of 1 minute, 30.5 seconds during a time trial at the Mid-American Conference championships at Miami University on Saturday, Feb. 27.

When the selections were announced Thursday, March 4, the Bobcats missed out on qualifying by just .01 seconds.

The relay team set the conference, meet and pool marks with a time of 1:30.47.

They knew the time wouldn’t be fast enough for nationals, so they gave it a second try in a time trial with much better results.

“We said we could do this, let’s try again,” Funk said. “We got the entire place to cheer for us. It was amazing.”

Individually, she placed fifth in the 50 free in 22.9, and was 10th overall in the 100 free (50.59).

“I was nervous going in,” Funk said. “It’s the biggest meet of my college swimming career. It’s so fun having the whole team behind you.”

She said she never expected to perform so well as a freshman, especially with how long of a grind the year can be.

“I did not know what I was getting myself into, but I survived and the payback was well worth it,” Funk said. “I’m happy with my choice.”

Shawnee High School grad and Bowling Green State University senior swimmer Meg Richardson capped off a great career at the MAC championships.

Richardson shattered three school records at the meet, including the 100 free (50.36), 200 free (1:49.82) and the 50 free (23.09).

Richardson, a second team All-MAC selection, also has helped her teammates solidify Falcon relay records.

Short takes

Men’s basketball: Tyler Ledford, a West Liberty-Salem grad, had nine points as the Wilmington men’s hoops team earned its first NCAA D-III berth, beating Heidelberg 82-69 on Feb. 27.

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