University of Richmond Athletics
Saturday, January 27
Richmond, Va.
11:00 am
University of Richmond
137
vs
163
James Madison University
Swimming & Diving Celebrates Senior Day with Matchup Against JMU
01/27/2024 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Richmond, Va. – The University of Richmond swimming and diving program celebrated its seven seniors with a home dual meet against JMU Saturday afternoon, with the Dukes passing the Spiders 163-137 at the Robins Center Natatorium.
The Richmond swimmers dominated the competition with eight 1st place finishes and a 133-129 score.
Megan Carson ended the day with two of those victories for herself. She found success in the 1000 free at 10:22.28 and the 500 free at 5:03.87
Caroline Weldon also took two 1st place finishes on the afternoon. She had victorious performances in the 100 back (56.50) and the 200 back (2:01.91). Weldon held a strong race in the 100 fly, taking 2nd place at 58.38.
Melissa Nwakalor has continued her impressive freshman campaign with three 1st place finishes on the day. In the 50 free, Nwakalor blew past her competitors with a mark of 23.29. The 100 free was no different for this Spider as Nwakalor took her second 1st place finish at 52.44. Following her individual victories, she jumped back into action with the 200 medley relay, where she was joined by Julia Krichev, Lucy Yeomans and Caitlyn Hughes. The group came together in a thrilling race to take the 1st place finish at 1:34.42. Nwakalor's 23.02 split accounted for the fastest 50 free time for all swimmers Saturday.
Presley Baber won the 100 breast event with a strong mark of 1:06.25.
Katie Chignell finished her day with a pair of 2nd place finishes in the 400 IM (4:28.62) and the 200 free (1:53.48).
Lola Dragosavac led the Richmond diving group with a 3rd place finish in the 1m competition with a score of 265.50.
Up next, the Spiders will attend the Cavalier Invite hosted by UVA from February 9-11.
The Richmond swimmers dominated the competition with eight 1st place finishes and a 133-129 score.
Megan Carson ended the day with two of those victories for herself. She found success in the 1000 free at 10:22.28 and the 500 free at 5:03.87
Caroline Weldon also took two 1st place finishes on the afternoon. She had victorious performances in the 100 back (56.50) and the 200 back (2:01.91). Weldon held a strong race in the 100 fly, taking 2nd place at 58.38.
Melissa Nwakalor has continued her impressive freshman campaign with three 1st place finishes on the day. In the 50 free, Nwakalor blew past her competitors with a mark of 23.29. The 100 free was no different for this Spider as Nwakalor took her second 1st place finish at 52.44. Following her individual victories, she jumped back into action with the 200 medley relay, where she was joined by Julia Krichev, Lucy Yeomans and Caitlyn Hughes. The group came together in a thrilling race to take the 1st place finish at 1:34.42. Nwakalor's 23.02 split accounted for the fastest 50 free time for all swimmers Saturday.
Presley Baber won the 100 breast event with a strong mark of 1:06.25.
Katie Chignell finished her day with a pair of 2nd place finishes in the 400 IM (4:28.62) and the 200 free (1:53.48).
Lola Dragosavac led the Richmond diving group with a 3rd place finish in the 1m competition with a score of 265.50.
Up next, the Spiders will attend the Cavalier Invite hosted by UVA from February 9-11.
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