Newark, N.J. (October 12, 2024) - Howard University women's swimming & diving team swam away from this year's NJIT Invitational, hosted by the Highlanders, with nine first-place finishes. The Bison accumulated 1064.5 points over the weekend (Oct. 11-12) for a runner-up finish.
 
The Bison were led by standout swimmer Zuilda Nwaeze (Columbia, Md.), who earned individual wins in the 100 Free (52.22), 200 Free (1:54.23) and a down-to-the-wire 500 Free (5:06.74).
 
Chanice Posada (Houston) dominated the backstroke events, swimming to victory in the 100 Back (56.65) and 200 Back (2:07.14).
 
Both, Zwaeze and Posada, were a part of the opening win Friday afternoon when they, along with teammates Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson (Nassau, Bahamas) and Jasmine Morgan (Chicago), posted a time of 1:44.44 in the 200 Medley Relay.
 
Morgan earned the top podium position after swimming the 50 Free in 23.75.
 
Morgan, Zwaeze, Posada, and junior Skylar Debnam (Chandler, Ariz.) took over the 200 Free Relay with a time of 1:34.46.
 
Thompson, Morgan, Debnam and Nwaeze closed out the weekend with a win in the 400 Medley Relay (3:33.03).
 
Friday (Nov. 1), the Bison travel crosstown to meet American in a dual meet. First race is slated for 6 p.m.
 
For more information visit the official Howard Athletics website www.hubison.com.