WASHINGTON (November 10, 2018) – Howard University sophomore diver Christian Nickolas (Brentwood, Calif.) won the women's 1-meter event at George Washington University, posting a 266.55 mark. With her efforts, the California product qualified for the 2019 NCAA Diving Championships; thus, becoming the first Bison to qualify in over a decade.
 
"It's a really big achievement," said Howard Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving head coach Nicholas Askew. "Christian [Nickolas] is the first Bison to qualify in over a decade. We are so proud of her."
 
In order to qualify for the 2019 NCAA Diving Championships, a diver would need to score 265 or higher in the 1-meter dive.
 
Saturday, Howard fell to crosstown rival George Washington, 159-72.
 
Senior KaSandra Kaplan (Detroit) won the women's 50 Free with a 24.76 mark.
 
In the 400 Free relay, Kaplan, junior Leanne McMaster (Kingston, Jamaica) and freshmen Madison Freeland (Glenside, Pa.) and Myka Thomas (Philadelphia) placed first overall, eclipsing a 3:38.68 time.
 
Newcomer India Jackson (Philadelphia) and senior Latroya Pina (Seeknok, Mass.) went first and second, respectively, in the women's 100 Breast. Jackson finished with a 1:10.24 mark while the future Olympian recorded a 1:11.33 time.
 
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On Nov. 30, Dec. 1, coach Askew and the Bison wrap up 2018 with the Hounds Invitational in Baltimore.
 
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