December 21, 2014
Tampa Finishes Strong to Win Team Titles at Shark Invitational
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The University of
Tampa men's and women's swimming teams capped an impressive
four-day showing with both team titles at the fifth annual Shark
Invitational, which was hosted by Nova Southeastern
University.
Tampa's women won with 1,651.5 points, finishing ahead of
Florida Southern (1,322.5), Nova Southeastern (1,321.5), Lynn
(511), Rollins (440.5) and Lenoir-Rhyne (211).
The Spartan men led all teams as they compiled 1,875 total
points. Trailing UT were Nova Southeastern (1,535.5), Florida
Southern (1,304), Rollins (381.5) and Lenoir-Rhyne (270).
On the women's side, UT had top-three performances from
Brittany Bayes in the 1,650 Free (second, NCAA B, 17:02.26), Marisa
Barton in the 100 Free (third, NCAA B, 51.52) and Allison Chandler
in the 200 Back (third, NCAA B, 2:02.83).
UT's women's 400 Free Relay team also finished second with an
NCAA A qualifying time. The team of Barton, Briana Murphy, Erin
Plachy and Amanda Fernandes were timed at 3:26.75.
The men had top-three efforts from Tommy Reminger in the 1,650
Free (third, NCAA B, 15:56.27), Khalid Aldaboos in the 100 Free
(second, NCAA B, 44.27) and Clayton Clemens in the 200 Breast
(second, 2:03.67).
Tampa also won the 400 Free Relay with an NCAA A timing. The
group of Aldaboos, Jordan Augier, Martin Hammer and Jeremy Parker
were the first to the finish line at 2:57.62.
In addition to winning a pair of team titles over top
Sunshine State Conference and national opponents, UT accomplished
several national qualifying times for the 2015 NCAA
Championships.
The Spartans return to action following the New Year on
Saturday, January 3, at the UT Relay Carnival at the Aquatics
Center. The meet is scheduled for 11 a.m. UT will offer a live
broadcast of the event.
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