Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships: George Washington, George Mason tied after Day 1
At the end of the first day of the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships, there’s a tie atop the men’s standings, with both George Washington and George Mason even on 74 points, accounting for just two events (the 200 medley and 800 freestyle relay). With a diving event, George Washington leads the women’s meet.
Women’s 200 medley relay
George Washington started the meet with a SPIRE Institute pool record of 1:39.49. The team of Andrea Ho, Stine Peterson, Meghan Burton and Rebecca Smolcic bested the field by nearly a second and a half, holding fast to its top seed. Richmond and Davidson tied for second at 1:40.81.
Event 1 Women 200 Yard Medley Relay ================================================================================== A-10 Conf: R 1:39.48 2/22/2012 University of Richmond L Hines, M Kobelja, J Smaniotto, C Brackett A-10 Meet: M 1:39.48 2/22/2012 University of Richmond L Hines, M Kobelja, J Smaniotto, C Brackett Pool: P 1:39.49 2/19/2020 George Washington University A Ho, S Petersen, M Burton, R Smolcic 1:36.40 A 1:37.05 B School Seed Finals Points ================================================================================== 1 G. Washington 1:41.80 1:39.49P 40 1) Ho, Andrea JR 2) r:0.17 #Petersen, Stine FR 3) r:0.25 Burton, Meghan JR 4) r:0.25 Smolcic, Rebecca SO 12.39 25.11 (25.11) 37.65 (12.54) 53.18 (28.07) 1:03.84 (10.66) 1:17.00 (23.82) 1:27.50 (10.50) 1:39.49 (22.49) 2 Richmond 1:44.92 1:40.81 33 1) Gouger, Hannah SR 2) r:0.18 Purcell, Margaret SO 3) r:0.35 Ronan, Ellie JR 4) r:0.22 Manning, Eliza SR 12.32 25.03 (25.03) 37.65 (12.62) 53.14 (28.11) 1:04.41 (11.27) 1:17.93 (24.79) 1:28.66 (10.73) 1:40.81 (22.88) 2 Davidson 1:45.58 1:40.81 33 1) Carpenter, Hope SO 2) r:0.22 Shepherd, Sarahelen JR 3) r:0.31 #Stanley, Shelby FR 4) r:0.24 #Francis, Abby FR 13.03 26.14 (26.14) 38.86 (12.72) 53.99 (27.85) 1:04.95 (10.96) 1:18.16 (24.17) 1:28.96 (10.80) 1:40.81 (22.65) 4 Fordham 1:41.77 1:41.02 30 1) Martin, Michelle JR 2) r:0.13 Bullock, Mia SR 3) r:0.14 McGee, Hannah JR 4) r:0.49 Mullen, Theresa SR 12.68 25.81 (25.81) 38.31 (12.50) 54.07 (28.26) 1:05.03 (10.96) 1:18.16 (24.09) 1:29.10 (10.94) 1:41.02 (22.86)
Men’s 200 medley relay
George Mason entered as the top seed by a slim five one-hundredths of a second. It opened up a large win over George Washington in the final thanks in large part to stellar opening and closing legs. Logan Eubanks led off in 21.81, then after Chris Stankiewicz and Devin Truong had their turns, Will Rastatter brought it home in 19.38 for a time of 1:27.20. Second was George Washington in 1:27.95.
Event 2 Men 200 Yard Medley Relay ================================================================================== A-10 Conf: R 1:27.06 2/20/2019 George Washington University E Pone, T Wolst, M Forstenhaeusler, A Auster A-10 Meet: M 1:27.06 2/20/2019 George Washington University E Pone, T Wolst, M Forstenhaeusler, A Auster Pool: P 1:26.02 3/12/2014 Wayne State J Molina Perez, P Jachowicz, S Holm, T Barthel 1:24.30 A 1:24.97 B School Seed Finals Points ================================================================================== 1 George Mason 1:29.51 1:27.20 40 1) Eubanks, Logan SR 2) r:0.08 Stankiewicz, Chris SR 3) r:0.32 Truong, Devin JR 4) r:0.09 Rastatter, Will SO 10.68 21.81 (21.81) 32.53 (10.72) 46.17 (24.36) 56.02 (9.85) 1:07.82 (21.65) 1:16.80 (8.98) 1:27.20 (19.38) 2 G. Washington 1:29.56 1:27.95 34 1) Cho, Andrew SR 2) r:0.45 #Aspougalis, George FR 3) r:0.43 #Kawakami, Tyler FR 4) r:0.27 Chen, Haoning GR 11.05 22.30 (22.30) 46.38 (24.08) 56.06 (9.68) 1:08.03 (21.65) 1:17.37 (9.34) 1:27.95 (19.92) 3 Massachusetts 1:30.56 1:28.22 32 1) Tartakovsky, Michael JR 2) r:+0.0 Madden, Al SR 3) r:+0.0 Munstermann, Will JR 4) r:0.14 Pedrick, Ryan SR 10.84 22.34 (22.34) 33.42 (11.08) 46.97 (24.63) 56.37 (9.40) 1:08.35 (21.38) 1:17.65 (9.30) 1:28.22 (19.87) 4 La Salle 1:31.04 1:28.64 30 1) Venter, Ian SO 2) r:0.25 Forsgren, Marcus SR 3) r:0.14 Wolbert, Zachary SO 4) r:0.27 Johnson, Daniel JR 11.19 22.50 (22.50) 33.54 (11.04) 47.24 (24.74) 56.81 (9.57) 1:08.78 (21.54) 1:18.18 (9.40) 1:28.64 (19.86)
Women’s 1-meter diving
Maja Boric made it two straight years with Atlantic 10 Championships, the Croatian senior taking the top spot with 281.80 points. She was also the top scorer in prelims at 284.30. Second was George Mason’s Marina Toone, but GW got valuable points by sneaking three divers into the A final.
Event 3 Women 1 mtr Diving ========================================================================= A-10 Conf: R 336.23 10/12/2013Michaela Butler, Massachusetts A-10 Meet: M 332.20 2/15/2018 Emma Roush, Massachusetts Pool: P 332.20 2/15/2018 Emma Roush, Massachusetts Name Year School Prelims Finals Points ========================================================================= === A - Final === 1 Boric, Maja SR Massachusetts 284.30 281.80 20 2 Toone, Marina JR George Mason 258.15 264.20 17 3 #O'Donnell, Sid FR Duquesne 245.60 262.05 16 4 Shaya, Phoebe SO La Salle 257.15 250.90 15 5 Rohr, Elena SR St Bonaventure 242.75 247.40 14 6 #Inall, Caitlin FR G. Washington 247.75 242.35 13 7 Dickinson, Rach JR G. Washington 237.75 236.75 12 8 Arendes, Gabrie JR G. Washington 247.95 232.70 11
Women’s 800 freestyle relay
Duquesne pulled a bit of a surprise, entering as the third seed but rallying to get the win in 7:15.54 with the team of Emma Brinton, Carson Gross, Lauren Devorace and Hanna Everhart. The sophomore Everhart had the race’s fastest split, going 1:47.75 to chase down Davidson (7:16.47) and get the win. Richmond shaved more than 20 seconds from its seed time to take third in 7:18.84.
Event 4 Women 800 Yard Freestyle Relay ================================================================================== A-10 Conf: R 7:15.43 2/14/2018 George Washington University G Atherley, A Fusco, J Torrez, E Zhang A-10 Meet: M 7:15.43 2/14/2018 George Washington University G Atherley, A Fusco, J Torrez, E Zhang Pool: P 7:11.36 2/21/2018 Villanova University A Fabbri, T Wilson, M Routledge, E Pidutti 7:00.86 A 7:05.88 B School Seed Finals Points ================================================================================== 1 Duquesne 7:28.11 7:15.54 40 1) Brinton, Emma JR 2) r:0.20 Gross, Carson SR 3) r:0.41 Devorace, Lauren SR 4) Everhart, Hanna SO 25.67 53.05 (53.05) 1:21.33 (1:21.33) 1:50.31 (1:50.31) 2:14.82 (24.51) 2:42.02 (51.71) 3:10.36 (1:20.05) 3:38.81 (1:48.50) 4:04.08 (25.27) 4:31.85 (53.04) 4:59.87 (1:21.06) 5:27.79 (1:48.98) 6:19.17 (51.38) 6:47.25 (1:19.46) 7:15.54 (1:47.75) 2 Davidson 7:23.38 7:16.47 34 1) Senn, Siena SO 2) r:0.36 Shepherd, Sarahelen JR 3) r:0.40 #Stanley, Shelby FR 4) r:0.61 Resweber, Frances SR 25.29 52.20 (52.20) 1:19.89 (1:19.89) 1:49.09 (1:49.09) 2:14.13 (25.04) 2:41.80 (52.71) 3:09.84 (1:20.75) 3:37.84 (1:48.75) 4:02.76 (24.92) 4:30.36 (52.52) 4:58.59 (1:20.75) 5:26.24 (1:48.40) 5:51.52 (25.28) 6:18.77 (52.53) 6:47.05 (1:20.81) 7:16.47 (1:50.23) 3 Richmond 7:39.04 7:18.84 32 1) Ronan, Ellie JR 2) r:0.47 Purcell, Margaret SO 3) r:0.43 Manning, Eliza SR 4) #Medlin, Lauren FR 25.42 53.38 (53.38) 1:21.26 (1:21.26) 1:49.59 (1:49.59) 2:15.27 (25.68) 2:43.23 (53.64) 3:11.05 (1:21.46) 3:38.62 (1:49.03) 4:03.65 (25.03) 4:31.53 (52.91) 4:59.90 (1:21.28) 5:28.80 (1:50.18) 5:53.29 (24.49) 6:20.93 (52.13) 6:49.56 (1:20.76) 7:18.84 (1:50.04) 4 G. Washington 7:35.51 7:19.56 30 1) Atherley, Gemma SR 2) r:0.42 Olivardia, Grace SO 3) r:0.29 Moussier, Andrea SO 4) r:0.32 Torrez, Jackie SR 25.29 52.44 (52.44) 1:20.18 (1:20.18) 1:48.00 (1:48.00) 2:12.85 (24.85) 2:41.10 (53.10) 3:10.02 (1:22.02) 3:38.92 (1:50.92) 4:03.98 (25.06) 4:31.99 (53.07) 5:01.30 (1:22.38) 5:30.33 (1:51.41) 5:55.12 (24.79) 6:22.83 (52.50) 6:51.17 (1:20.84) 7:19.56 (1:49.23)
Men’s 800 freestyle relay
Once again, third seed was the charm, with George Washington springing the surprise in 6:30.20 via Moritz Fath, Youssef Ragab, Tyler Kawakami and Haoning Chen. Fath’s split of 1:36.32 put them in clean water from the get go. Second was George Mason in 6:32.86 with La Salle third.
Event 5 Men 800 Yard Freestyle Relay ================================================================================== A-10 Conf: R 6:28.60 2/20/2019 George Washington University M Fath, Y Ragab, D Arzoni, E Pone A-10 Meet: M 6:28.60 2/20/2019 George Washington University M Fath, Y Ragab, D Arzoni, E Pone Pool: P 6:28.05 3/4/2015 Missouri State University U Kalnins, V Baryshok, K Cwiek, I McKnight 6:17.18 A 6:21.85 B School Seed Finals Points ================================================================================== 1 G. Washington 6:44.05 6:30.20 40 1) Fath, Moritz SR 2) r:0.32 Ragab, Youssef JR 3) r:0.43 #Kawakami, Tyler FR 4) r:0.52 Chen, Haoning GR 22.64 47.17 (47.17) 1:11.76 (1:11.76) 1:36.32 (1:36.32) 1:58.32 (22.00) 2:23.25 (46.93) 2:48.46 (1:12.14) 3:14.01 (1:37.69) 3:35.65 (21.64) 3:59.89 (45.88) 4:25.07 (1:11.06) 4:50.81 (1:36.80) 5:13.27 (22.46) 5:38.07 (47.26) 6:03.79 (1:12.98) 6:30.20 (1:39.39) 2 George Mason 6:42.38 6:32.86 34 1) Moretz, Drake JR 2) r:0.30 Donnelly, Ryan SR 3) r:0.13 Ashton, Nick SO 4) r:0.34 Kiss, Attila SR 22.86 47.77 (47.77) 1:12.80 (1:12.80) 1:38.49 (1:38.49) 2:00.63 (22.14) 2:25.51 (47.02) 2:50.62 (1:12.13) 3:15.84 (1:37.35) 3:37.83 (21.99) 4:02.52 (46.68) 4:28.18 (1:12.34) 4:54.55 (1:38.71) 5:17.12 (22.57) 5:42.32 (47.77) 6:07.60 (1:13.05) 6:32.86 (1:38.31) 3 La Salle 6:45.31 6:33.65 32 1) Gregory, Norman SR 2) r:0.27 Venter, Ian SO 3) r:0.35 Wolbert, Zachary SO 4) r:0.28 Johnson, Daniel JR 22.50 47.37 (47.37) 1:12.71 (1:12.71) 1:39.35 (1:39.35) 2:01.10 (21.75) 2:26.00 (46.65) 2:51.10 (1:11.75) 3:16.97 (1:37.62) 3:39.08 (22.11) 4:03.59 (46.62) 4:29.20 (1:12.23) 4:55.85 (1:38.88) 5:18.15 (22.30) 5:42.96 (47.11) 6:08.40 (1:12.55) 6:33.65 (1:37.80) 4 Davidson 6:43.58 6:34.88 30 1) Dauksher, Walt SR 2) r:0.31 Hentenaar, Ian SR 3) r:0.20 Cooper, Crossan SR 4) r:0.35 Hynes, Brian SR 23.25 48.14 (48.14) 1:13.16 (1:13.16) 1:38.78 (1:38.78) 2:01.26 (22.48) 2:26.16 (47.38) 2:51.94 (1:13.16) 3:18.05 (1:39.27) 3:40.68 (22.63) 4:05.68 (47.63) 4:31.22 (1:13.17) 4:56.92 (1:38.87) 5:18.75 (21.83) 5:43.53 (46.61) 6:08.98 (1:12.06) 6:34.88 (1:37.96)