WASHINGTON (October 30, 2026) - Howard University men's and women's swimming & diving will travel crosstown to face American University Saturday, Oct. 31. The dual meet is scheduled to begin at noon at American's Reeves Aquatic Center as the Bison continue their 2026-27 campaign.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Fans can watch the meet live on
American University Athletics' YouTube broadcast.
MEET PREVIEW
In the all-time series, the Howard men hold an 8-3 advantage over American and enter the meet on a two-meet winning streak. The Bison claimed a 146-80 victory in their last meeting (Oct. 31, 2025).
On the women's side, American leads the series, 11-0, after earning a 137-84 victory in the teams' most recent meeting (Oct. 31, 2025).
HOWARD
The Howard women enter Saturday's meet looking to build on their early-season performances.
At the fifth annual Battle at The Burr against Georgetown (Oct. 10), the Bison earned three victories and six runner-up finishes.
Alyssa Napier (Wilmington, Del.) won the 100 Fly (56.58) while the 200 Medley Relay team of Napier,
Chanice Posada (Houston),
Rhanishka Gibbs (Nassau, Bahamas) and
Kaliyah Hinson (York, Pa.) finished first (1:44.73).
Jala Wilson (Richmond, Va.) also claimed the 1-meter diving event with a score of 86.50.
The Howard men recorded one victory and seven runner-up finishes against Georgetown.
Mark Brown (Greensboro, N.C.) won the 100 Breast (58.27) while
Mason Green (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) placed second in the 50 Free (21.22).
Ayrton Moncur (Nassau, Bahamas) added a runner-up finish in the 100 Fly (50.49) and
Kaleb James (Durham, N.C.) finished second in the 100 Back (52.38).
AMERICAN
Most recently, both teams competed a dual meet against Mount St. Mary's (Oct. 10), earning victories on both sides. The women secured a 145-73 win while the men claimed a 116-102 victory after a close finish in the 200 Free Relay.
On the women's side, Piper Crosby, Jordan Carpentieri, Becca Siegel and Lane Groce opened the meet with a win in the 200 Medley Relay (2:00.67). Carpentieri also captured the 100 Free and 100 Breast while Crosby won the 50 Free. Siegel claimed the 100 Fly and Groce won the 100 Back.
The American men were led by Luke Martens, who won the 800 Free and 400 Free.
Matias Garcia captured the 200 Free while Paul Pokatragool won the 50 Free.
Sean Memon added a victory in the 1-meter diving with a score of 216.75.
The Eagles secured the team victory with a 200 Free Relay (1:35.01).
LAST TIMEOUT
On Oct. 24, both squads competed against at the Bucknell Invite Tri-Meet in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
The Bison will look to regroup and carry their efforts into Saturday's dual meet against American.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Howard will return to competition Nov. 20-22 at the H2ounds Invitational in Baltimore.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
