Spiders Claim Weekend Sweep with Win Over George Mason

Saturday, October 14

Hampton, Va.

10:00 a.m.

University of Richmond

177

122

George Mason - Richmond Duals

Close-up picture of Emma Martin competing in a backstroke competition with goggles on, and arm behind her head

Spiders Claim Weekend Sweep with Win Over George Mason

10/14/2023 | Women's Swimming & Diving

Hampton, Va. - The University of Richmond swimming and diving program took the 177-122 victory over George Mason on Saturday, claiming the fifth consecutive sweep of the Richmond Duals.

Opening the day, Natalie Stuart (first place - 17:46.80) and Alexa Connors (second place - 17:49.82) dominated the 1650 free.

The 200 was a strong event for Richmond as Katelyn Pennell snagged the first place finish with a mark of 1:56.11. Megan Carson finished third at 1:57.80.

Caroline Weldon led the way in the 100 back, finishing first at 57.07. Keirlyn Mullica finished shortly behind at 59.32, claiming third.

Following the 100 back, Weldon finished first once again, this time in the 200 back (2:04.38). Weldon finished the weekend with four first place finishes (100 back x2, 200 back x2)

The 500 free proved successful for Richmond as they took the event sweep:

First - Katelyn Pennell (5:09.51)
Second - Alexa Connors (5:14.36)
Third - Kaitlyn Bauer (5:15.87)

The 400 IM contributed another event sweep for the Spiders:

First - Katie Chignell (4:36.57)
Second - Laura Davis (4:39.64)
Third - Natalie Stuart (4:40.45)

Spider swimmers finished their day off strong in the 200 free relay with a first place finish. Freshman, Melissa Nwakalor anchored for the squad with an impressive mark of 23.35.

Richmond divers dominated the standings in both the 1m and 3m on Saturday. Tess Weatherhead took the first place finish in the 1m with a score of 213.25 as the 3m added yet another event sweep for the Spiders: