WASHINGTON (October 26, 2019) – Howard University women's swimming and diving team came up short against Mary Washington, 124-153, inside Burr Pool.
With the setback, HU suffered its first loss of the season (2-1).
HU capped off the afternoon with a victory in the women's 200 Medley Relay (1:51.94), consisting of the team of sophomore
Asha Evans (Atlanta) and freshmen
Ileana Bocage (Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago),
Courtney Connolly (White Lake, Mich.) and
Breyahna Tyme (Ontario, Canada).
Connolly and Tyme led the way in individual events. Connolly claimed the top spot in the women's 200 Free (1:58.54) and 400 IM (4:45.53) while Tyme earned first place in the 100 Back (1:00.72) and 200 Back (2:13.03).
Other notable Bison victories included junior
Christian Nickolas (Brentwood, Calif.; 1-meter dive; 253.40) and sophomore
India Jackson (Philadelphia; 100 Breast; 1:09.53).
To view meet results versus Mary Washington, please click
here.
Friday (Nov. 1), the Bison continue their home stand against crosstown foe American. First race is set for 6 p.m. inside Burr Pool.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
