By Chandler Brandes, ACC Beat Writer
With exactly one month out from the start of the women’s ACC Championships, eight teams competed this past weekend.
Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Hokie Men Improve to 11-0
The Virginia Tech men defeated Virginia for the third straight year in dual meet action. The No. 46 ranked Hokies beat the No. 15 Cavaliers 212.5-104.5, improving to 11-0 this season. With just over a month from the start of the men’s ACC Championships, the Hokie men will look to improve upon their 3rd place finish last year.
2. Virginia Relays on Fire
The Virginia women dominated the relays in their dual meet against Virginia Tech and Towson. They won the 200 free relay, the 200 medley relay, and the 400 free relay by over three seconds, and the 400 medley relay by four seconds. The Cavaliers lead the NCAA with top times in the 200 medley relay, the 200 free relay, and the 400 medley relay, and will be top contenders at ACCs and NCAAs in those events.
3. Notre Dame Breaststroke Sweep
In their meet against Northwestern, the Fighting Irish women swept both the 100 and 200 breaststrokes. Danielle Margheret leads Notre Dame with top times in both events, followed closely by teammates Sherri McIntee and Alyssa Storino. Even with the graduation of Emma Reaney, the Irish will still look to make a statement in the breaststroke events.
4. Pitt Divers Continue Dominance
Pitt diver Meme Sharp set a new team and pool record in the 1m diving event against Denison with a score of 327.08 and placed second behind teammate Sam Winklemann in the 3m. On the men’s side, Dominic Giordano and Tony Galante went 1-2 in both the 1m and 3m. If the Panther divers continue their dual meet success into championship season, they will be sure to pose a threat at ACCs and NCAAs.
5. Winning Weekend for Boston College
Boston College men’s team had a busy weekend, beating Tufts on Thursday and Marist on Saturday. Freshman Taylor Cortens won two events at each meet, as did Dan Kelly and McKenzie Cole. The Eagles’ strong sprint relays will look to make a statement at their next few dual meets leading into championship season.
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