Divers Sweep Podium, Marini has Spectacular Debut in Women’s Swimming & Diving Opener

Washington, D.C. — The trio of Ember Stennett, Alicia Buteau and Isabella Evers swept the rostrum in each diving occasions, whereas newcomer Alice Marini received a pair of occasions in her Retriever debut because the UMBC Women’s Swimming & Diving workforce opened the season on Friday night time at American.

The Dawgs held a livid rally within the second half of the meet to beat an enormous deficit, however American received the ultimate relay to take the victory, 155-147.

Stennett (246.15), Buteau (230.32) and Evers (214.87) opened the meet with a clear sweep within the three meter, earlier than the trio once more went 1-2-3 within the one meter with Buteau (235.20) profitable, adopted by Stennett (220.65) and Evers (218.85).

Marini received each the 200 again (2:06.31) and the 200 IM (2:09.82), and took second in each the 100 again and as a member of the 200 medley relay.

Ashley Gutshall received the 50 free with a time of 24.10, whereas Breanna Smith (2:09.86), Ula Parrill (2:27.21) and Daphné Melis (2:27.99) took the highest three spots within the 200 breaststroke. Kolby Reese was victorious within the 500 free in a time of 5:13.62.

Smith additionally took second within the 200 IM behind Marini, with ShannynLambert taking third. 

The Retrievers host Navy and William & Mary subsequent weekend at 11 a.m.