CHESTERFIELD, Va. (December 1, 2017) – Coach Nicholas Askew and the Howard University Swim team sit in first place at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, hosted by Randolph-Macon.
 
Through 10 events, the Bison hold a 37-point lead over Washington College.
 
Freshman Darrin Asphall continues to rewrite the record book, setting a new mark in the men's 500 freestyle (4:41.39).
 
Sophomore Sidrell Williams finished first in the men's 50-yard freestyle with a 20.79 time.
 
The men's 400 medley relay team of Williams, sophomore Don Brazelton, freshman William Smith, and junior Alexander Barnes took second in the event, but set a new program record with a 3:27.38 mark.
 
Collectively, the Bison had seven new Top Ten entries while posting 35 season-best times.
 
HU looks to hold the top spot as they wrap up the weekend Saturday.
 
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