Another Dominant Performance for Women's Swimming
Spartans defeat visiting SCAD in Friday afternoon battle.
TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 14 University of Tampa women's swimming team continued its excellent start to 2017-18 with a victory over Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Tampa Spartans 141, SCAD Bees 61
Location: Tampa Aquatic Center | Tampa, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Tampa took first-place in nine of the 10 individual men's races.
- Among UT's victories were a pair of wins in the two relay events.
TOP PERFORMERS:
- Tampa took the top spot in the 400 Medley Relay, with a time of 3:56.94 coming from the team of Hana van Loock, McKenzie Street, Sophie Long and Megan Waddell.
- Ali Lombardi claimed first in the 1,000 Free with a time of 10:48.56 and the 200 Breast in2:25.95.
- The 200 Free went to van Loock, who was timed at 1:53.65. She also championed the 100 Free in 51.66.
- Winning the 50 Free was Waddell with a time of 23.96.
- Francesca Rusca was the fastest in the 400 IM with a time of 4:41.76 and the 200 Back in 2:09.29.
- Jessie Tobin was victorious in the 500 Free with an effort of 5:09.55.
- The Spartans concluded the meet with a first in the 400 Free Relay. The team of Waddell, Gabbie Gauntt, Courtney Markle and Long were clocked at 3:35:13.
UP NEXT:
Tampa travels to Florida Southern on Friday for a Sunshine State Conference matchup at 6 p.m., in Lakeland.
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