SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Bryant University women's swimming and diving team dominated its home opener against Binghamton this weekend, breaking six pool records in the process.
Coach Billy's Comments on the Win:
"Overall, a great performance," Coach Billy said.
"Our women swam and dove great the past two days, and it showed on the record board, breaking seven pool records. Looking forward to keeping the momentum going for next week as our women go against Stony Brook and our men go against another America East team; NJIT."
The Bulldogs opened the meet Saturday morning, with a record-breaking swim in the 200-yard medley relay, as the team in lane three,
Clara Steen,
Amanda Witkus, Ruby Tonelli, and
Marcella Figueroa, set a new pool record with a time of 1:43.90.
Amanda Witkus had a standout day, setting two pool records of her own in the 200-yard butterfly (2:00.43) and the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.77).
Ruby Tonelli continued Bryant's surge with a pool record in the 100-yard butterfly, clocking in at 54.23, while Katherine Bailey added another in the 500-yard freestyle with a winning time of 4:59.20.
The Bulldogs capped their historic meet by breaking two relay records, the 400-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay in lane three, both setting new pool records.
Bryant also swept both diving events, led by
Megan Beasley, who took first in the one-meter (264.23) and three-meter (245.70) dives.
The Bulldogs secured the overall women's victory, outpacing Binghamton 212–141 in team scoring.