GENEVA, Ohio (February 22, 2024) – Howard University men's and women's swimming & diving team continues to create separation at the Northeast Conference (NEC) Championships.
 
After three days of competition, HU holds the lead with a 58.5 advantage over second-place Wagner.
 
Graduate Arion Solomon (Fairburn, Ga.) and seniors Spencer Miles (Lynchburg, Ga.) and Tristan Stevens (Chicago) and sophomore Taj Benton (Baltimore) highlighted Day Three with a victory in the 200 Free Relay, clocking in at 1:21.09. The time ranks second in program history.
 
Individually, Benton competed in the 100 Fly where his 48.05 time took home silver and top the Howard record books. Stevens time of 48.88 lands fourth in the program.
 
Graduate Luke-Kennedy Thompson (Nassau, Bahamas) opened the night with a third-place finish in the 400 IM (4:01.38) while third-year Bison Tai Afrik (Holland, Mich.) claimed the bronze medal in the 200 Free (1:41.08). Other notable performances in the 400 IM were Erald Thompson whose time of 4:06.58 is second all time in program history while Niles Rankin's 4:11.83 comes in at third.
 
On the board, junior Jordan Walker (San Antonio, Texas) finished second overall in the 1-meter dive with a score of 255.90 marking a new HU record.
 
HU continues competition Friday (Feb. 22) with prelims at 10 a.m., followed by the final round at 6 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.

Contributor: Jalisa Fulwood, Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations