Spiders Matchup With Villanova Results in Tie

Friday, January 12

Villanova, PA

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University of Richmond

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Villanova University

Katie Chignell competing in the breast stroke event with her head above the water and arms out

01/12/2024 | Women's Swimming & Diving

Villanova, Pa. – The University of Richmond swimming and diving program ended their second day in Eastern Pennsylvania with a 150-150 tie against Villanova on Friday.

The day was opened with the 400 medley relay where Caroline Weldon, Presley Baber, Keirlyn Mullica and Caitlyn Hughes claimed the 2^nd place finish at 3:53.90.

Richmond excelled in the 1000 free once again after earning the top three spots in Thursday's competition against La Salle. Megan Carson grabbed the 1^st place finish against Villanova with a mark of 10:28.54. Natalie Stuart followed close behind at 10:39.93, taking 3^rd.

Katelyn Pennell (1^st- 56.83) and Caroline Weldon (2^nd – 56.93) controlled the 100 back event.

Presley Baber took the top spot for the Spiders in the 100 breast at 1:07.68 for 2^nd place.

Melissa Nwakalor dominated the 50 free with a finish of 23.72 for 1^st place. Her successful freshman year continues to grow with impressive performances.

The Spiders took control of the 200 back as Caroline Weldon took 1^st place at 2:06.02 and Katelyn Pennell took 2^nd at 2:06.14.

Laura Davis fought strong in the 200 breast, earning 1^st place with a time of 2:24.23.

Richmond held off the Wildcats in the 500 free as Megan Carson grabbed another 1^st place finish on the day at 5:06.35 and Alexa Connors finished in 3^rd at 5:11.70.

Katie Chignell used her versatility in the 400 IM, taking 1^st place at 4:30.77. Laura Davis finished soon after at 4:31.78, ending in 3^rd.

Richmond swimmers finished their day in the 200 free relay where Lucy Yeomans (24.84), Melissa Nwakalor (23.34), Julia Krichev (23.57) and Caitlyn Hughes (23.72) joined forces to take the 1^st place victory over the Wildcats (1:35.47).

Lola Dragosavac led the Spider diving group against Villanova, taking 1^st place in the 1 mtr competition with a score of 248.33.

Up next, Richmond will host JMU on January 27 at the Robins Center.