WASHINGTON (February 12, 2018) – For two weeks, Coach Nicholas Askew and the Howard University Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving teams have prepared themselves for the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Championships in Athens, Ga. The event will take place February 14-17 at the Gabrielson Natatorium.
 
Fans can follow all the action via live video.
 
MEET PREVIEW
 
HU (8-4) men finished the regular season on a bitter note, falling to Catholic. In their last meet, several Bison won individually: freshmen Darrin Asphall (500 & 1000-yard freestyles) and William Smith (100 & 200-yard breaststrokes); sophomore Don Brazelton (100-yard backstroke); and junior Alexander Barnes (100-yard butterfly).
 
Howard women (5-7) are also looking to bounce back after losing to Catholic. In their last meet, multiple Bison claimed top spots in individual events: juniors KaSandra Kaplan (200-yard butterfly & 500-yard freestyle) and Latroya Pina (100 & 200-yard breaststrokes; and freshman Nina Parker (200-yard individual medley).
 
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LAST MEET
 
Howard University Women's Swimming & Diving Team dropped its regular season finale at Catholic, 186-89. Kaplan and Pina led the way for HU. Individually, Kaplan won the women's 200 butterfly (2:12.04) and 500 freestyle (5:25.80) while Pina claimed the top spot in 100 (1:10.12) and 200 (2:34.86) yard breaststrokes.
 
Howard University Men's Swim team fell in its regular season finale at Catholic, 187-107. Asphall and Smith led the Bison in multiple victories. Asphall won the men's 500 (4:47.32) and 1000 (9:51.59) freestyles while Smith earned the top spot in the 100 (1:00.47) and 200 (2:16.54) breaststrokes.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.