University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
Georgia Southern (Diving Only)
Diving Defeats Georgia Southern At Clemson
10/26/2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Richmond diving squad put in a solid performance on the springboards Saturday afternoon as the Spiders defeated Georgia Southern, 21-17, at McHugh Natatorium located on Clemson's campus.
“This meet was such a good experience for our divers,” commented Richmond head diving coach Sean Letsinger. “Not only was it our first away meet of the season, but we competed against a tough ACC opponent in their home pool which is never easy. We will take a lot away from this meet that will benefit us later on in the season."
Freshman Irina Chiulli led the way for the Spiders with a second-place finish in the 3-meter event with a score of 249.90. On the 1-meter, Chiulli secured seventh place with a score of 225.85.
In addition to Chiulli, junior Katherine Cook took 10th in the 3-meter event and 11th on the 1-meter board. Freshman Mikaela Gekas-Robinson finished the day with an 11th-place finish in the 3-meter event and a 14th-place finish on the 1-meter board.
“I think it went well for our first complete competition, competing on both the 1-meter and 3-meter,” said Chiulli. “There are always things we can all improve on. Competing against good teams makes me want to do better, and go back and work harder so that I can execute my dives better in the next competition."
Richmond swimming and diving will be back in the water Saturday, Nov. 2 when the Spiders travel to East Carolina for a dual meet against the Pirates and Limestone at 1 p.m.
Clemson vs. Georgia Southern & Richmond - Oct. 26, 2013
Final Team Scores:
Richmond 21, Georgia Southern 17
Clemson 30, Richmond 8
3-Meter
1. Chelsea Uranaka CLEM 257.359
2. Irina Chiulli RICH 249.904
3. Sara Meisenhelder GSU 239.753
4. Emily Howard CLEM 234.152
5. Jessica Resler CLEM 232.801
6. Emma Weisel GSU 231.10
7. Amanda Macchio GSU 213.74
8. Emily Yoder CLEM 202.45
9. Heather Britt CLEM 202.25
10. Katherine Cook RICH 193.25
11. Mikaela Gekas-Robinson RICH 190.80
1-Meter
1. Megan Helwagen CLEM 264.109
2. Juliana Melchionda CLEM 253.454
3. Emily Howard CLEM 251.653
4. Chelsea Uranaka CLEM 244.85
5. Sarah Braun CLEM 234.30
6. Jessica Resler CLEM 229.85
7. Irina Chiulli RICH 225.852
8. Sara Meisenhelder GSU 222.101
9. Tabitha Banks CLEM 221.15
10. Amanda Macchio GSU 218.90
11. Katherine Cook RICH 215.85
12. Brittany Swanson GSU 192.80
13. Emma Weisel GSU 184.55
14. Mikaela Gekas-Robinson RICH 173.45
14. Jessica Doolittle CLEM 173.45
16. Heather Britt CLEM 166.40
17. Bailey Warren CLEM 144.60
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