University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Swimming Set For Terps, 'Canes In College Park
01/23/2009 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Jan. 23, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond swimming & diving team is back in action this weekend, with a meet at the University of Maryland versus a pair of ACC foes -- the Terrapins and the Miami Hurricanes. Saturday's meet begins at 1 p.m. at the Eppley Recreation Natatorium.
Richmond is no stranger to UM, having competed in Terrapin Invitational in November and using that pool to post times that are among the fastest in the Atlantic 10 Conference this season. Sophomore Katie Sieben in the 100 fly (55.34) and senior Lauren Beaudreau in the 200 IM (2:06.39).
Last week, both Beaudreau and freshman Charlotte Brackett were honored by the A-10 for the performances at the Swimming World College Conference Carnival. Beaudreau - the Performer of the Week -- achieved an NCAA "B"-cut in the 200 breast (2:15.26) and just missed another with her 400 IM time (4:17.56). She won five medals in the meet.
Brackett - the Rookie of the Week - was on four relays that made notable season improvements, while capturing the bronze in the 50 free (23.68) and was fifth in the 100 free (51.56).
Following Saturday's action, the Spiders host James Madison on January 31 in their lone home meet of the season. The meet begins at 1 p.m. ET at the Robins Center Natatorium.
