WASHINGTON (November 1, 2019) – Howard University women's swimming and diving team fell short against American, 157-67, inside Burr Pool.
Junior
Christian Nickolas (Brentwood, Calif.) and freshman
Breyahna Tyme (Ontario, Canada) led the way with a pair of individual victories.
Nickolas won the women's 1-meter dive with a 244.80 score while the Canada native claimed gold in the 100 Backstroke, clocking in at 1:00.22.
The 200 Free Relay squad of
Skylar Smith (Los Angeles), junior
DeAngela Fobbs (Upper Marlboro, Md.), sophomore
Madison Freeland (Glenside, Pa.) and freshman
Tiffanee Moore (Tallahassee, Fla.) placed second with a season-best 1:40.66.
Individually, junior
Abolade Oyetunji (Pembroke Pines, Fla.; 500 Free; 5:43.23) and newcomer
Courtney Connolly (White Lake, Mich.; 100 Butterfly; 58.93) posted season bests in their respective events.
To view results versus American, please click
here.
Howard closes out its three-meet home stand against local foe George Washington (Nov. 9). First race is scheduled for 1 p.m. inside Burr Pool.
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www.HUBison.com.