Tampa Bites Bees in Friday Matchup

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The University of Tampa women's swimming team traveled north and picked up a lopsided victory over Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD).

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Tampa Spartans 162, SCAD Bees 100
Location: Chatham County Aquatic Center | Savannah, Ga.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Tampa took first-place finishes in eight of the 14 women's events.

• Both women's relay races resulted in first-place efforts by the Spartans.

TOP PERFORMERS:
• The Spartans opened the meet with a first in the 200 Medley Relay from Brittany Murphy, McKenzie Street, Sophie Long and Marisa Barton. They were clocked at 1:49.20.

• Brittany Bayes was the winner of the 1,000 Free as her time was 10:42.10. She also took the 500 Free with an effort of 5:11.85.

• Street continued her excellent season with another dominant meet, also winning the 100 Breast (1:07.13), 200 Breast (2:24.82) and the 400 IM (4:39.30).

• UT had the top four finishers in the 50 Free as Barton won in 24.52. Finishing second and third respectively were Molly O'Hara (25.02) and Megan Waddell (25.14).

• In the 100 Fly, Long won with a time of 58.07.

• Tampa concluded the race with a first-place finish in the 200 Free Relay. The winning time of 1:38.57 was registered by Barton, O'Hara, Waddell and Murphy.

UP NEXT:
The Spartans return to action against Sunshine State Conference opponent Florida Tech on Saturday, January 21. The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

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