WASHINGTON (August 22, 2023) – Howard University men's swimming & diving opens the new season with a second-place finish at the annual Potomac Relays, hosted by crosstown rival American University.
Overall, the Bison tallied 310 points with a pair of victories.
In the 3x100 Fly relay, graduate
Arion Solomon (Fairburn, Ga.), sophomore
Taj Benton (Baltimore) and newcomer
Mason Green (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) took home gold after clocking in at 2:31.23.
Benton, Solomon joined seniors
Spencer Miles (Lynchburg, Va.) and
Tristan Stevens (Chicago) in the 200 Free Relay, winning the race with a 1:24.25 time.
On the afternoon, HU had four runner-up finishes (200 Medley Relay; 800 Free Relay; 3x100 Breast Relay & 4x100 IM Relay) and two third-place finishes (500 Free Relay & 800 Free Relay).
Georgetown won the 2023 Potomac Relays, edging out the Bison by only 26 points.
On Oct. 7, Howard hosts crosstown rival Georgetown in the Battle at The Burr II. Meet time is slated for 2 p.m., at Burr Gym Pool.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
