BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of the South swimming and diving teams competed for the final time in the 2021-22 regular season on Saturday from the Birmingham CrossPlex. The men fell to Birmingham-Southern, 173-81, in a dual meet, while the women dropped a tri-meet to NCAA Division II West Florida, 236-61, and BSC, 176-118.
West Florida is ranked 11th in the latest top 25 administered by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Birmingham-Southern is ranked eighth on the men's region rankings and are receiving votes for the national top 25. BSC women are 10th in the region.
INSIDE THE MEET
Women's Final Scores: Birmingham-Southern 176, Sewanee 118
Men's Final Score: Birmingham-Southern 173, Sewanee 81
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WOMEN'S TOP PERFORMERS
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Morgan Howat improved her season-best in the 50 free with a 25.83-second sprint. She also competed in the 100 backstroke (1:03.53).
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Kate Mabry clocked in at 1:00.90 for second place in the 100 back.
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Gabby Acker was the top finisher between BSC and Sewanee in the 200 breast with a 2:36.68. In the 100, she posted a 1:12.60.
-On the diving boards,
Mary Butler led Sewanee in the one-meter (174.95), while Greta Cobb led the Purple and White on the three meters (163.5).
MEN'S TOP PERFORMERS
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George Mabry won three events on Saturday. The sophomore won the 100 backstroke (56.32 seconds), the 100 freestyle (49.32) and for the first time in his career: the 100 fly (54.60). He swam the 50 fly last season.
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Anthony Carbone won the 100 breaststroke with a 1:00.33 finish, missing his season best by 0.14 seconds. He also finished second in the 100 freestyle (49.58) and third in the 50 free (22.56).
UP NEXT
The Tigers will next gear up for the 2022 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championships from the CrossPlex Feb. 12-15. The University of the South will be hosting this year's festivities.
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