WASHINGTON (October 31, 2026) — Howard University women's swimming & diving team secured its first dual win of the season, cruising past crosstown rival American, 194-92, at the Reeves Aquatic Center.
 
With the victory, HU grabbed its first win over the Eagles in program history (previously 0-11).
 
Collectively, the Bison earned 15 victories on Halloween.
 
Seniors Rhanishka Gibbs (Nassau, Bahamas) and Chanice Posada (Houston), junior Gabrielle Vickles (El Dorado, Trinidad & Tobago) and rookie Saylor Debnam began the day with a win in the 200 Medley Relay, producing a 1:46.14 time.
 
Gibbs and Vickles joined senior Jasmine Morgan (Chicago) and freshman Victoria Williams on the 200 Free Relay squad where they won with a 1:36.68 mark.
 
Individually, Posada earned a pair of victories in the 50 Back (26.53) and 200 Back (2:07.24) while Williams claimed two wins in the 200 Fly (2:05.33) and 100 Free (52.97).  
 
Gibbs claimed the top spot with 29.22 time in the 50 Breast.
 
Second-year Bison Mia Patton (Nassau, Bahamas) grabbed gold in the 200 Free (1:56.87) and 500 Free (5:12.06). Fellow classmate Julianna Gibson (Elk Grove, Calif.) finished runner-up in the 500 Free (5:20.46).
 
Newcomer Kaliyah Hinson (York, Pa.) took first place in the 50 Free (24.16) and 400 IM (4:44.74).
 
Sophomore swimmer Brooke Whitt (Chicago) won the 200 Breast, clocking in at 2:25.71, while freshman standout Amira Washington earned first place in the 50 Fly (25.77).
 
On the board, senior Jala Wilson (Richmond, Va.) claimed first in the 1-meter dive (245.15) while rookie Jazmine Green (Boston) grabbed the top spot with a score of 238.90 in the 3-meter dive.
 
Howard will return to competition Nov. 20-22 at the H2ounds Invitational in Baltimore.
 
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