Men's Swimming and Diving | 1/24/2015 8:59:00 PM

RESULTS

WASHINGTON, DC --- Nine members of the Howard Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams combined for 10 personal bests on Friday afternoon in their meets against local opponent George Washington University.

Despite losses to GW (92-79 for the women, 86-72), the season best marks show a positive progression for the program.

PERSONAL BEST MARKS
- Marissa Gentry - dropped .27 in 500 Yard Freestyle (6:07.62); dropped 2.67 in 200 Yard Freestyle (2:11.77)
- Emeka Brooks - dropped .40 in 100 Yard Butterfly (1:05.91)
- Trent Popovich - dropped 1.49 in 100 Yard Butterfly (57.61)
- Rebecca Etienne - dropped .10 in 100 Yard Butterfly (1:05.49)
- Tierra Horton - dropped 4.53 in 200 Yard IM (2:28.47)
- Ashley Mercier - dropped .51 in 50 Yard Freestyle (29.77)
- Martino Wilkerson - dropped 1.53 in 200 Yard Freestyle (2:22.63)
- Matthew Golden - dropped 3.08 in 200 Yard Freestyle (2:03.56)
- Benta Horton-Gee - dropped 1.00 in 200 Yard Freestyle (2:10.68)

Popovich also posted another impressive performance, finishing 2nd in the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Howard will look to ride its momentum into its next contest, a home dual meet with Catholic University on Thursday, January 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m.