Vanderbilt Swimming | Two Advance to A Finals

HOUSTON — Melissa Cowen and Aubrey Hull every certified for A Finals of their occasions to guide Vanderbilt swimming on the second day of competitors on the Phill Hansel Invitational on the CRWC Natatorium Thursday.

Cowen moved on her with efficiency in prelims of the 100 breast within the morning, with Hull following swimsuit within the 100 again. Five different Commodores superior to the highest three finals of their occasions on the day.

“I was really pleased with our day, we experienced a lot of growth today improving on swims from the morning and getting into some great races,” head coach Jeremy Organ stated. “Tomorrow is a day with a chance for some more great races, I think today really has us feeling good about that opportunity.”

The three-day meet is about to conclude on Friday, as prelims begin at 10 a.m. starting with the 200 again.

Meet Highlights
-Cowen positioned fifth within the A Final of the 100 breast whereas Hull 100 recorded a sixth-place end within the 100 again A Final.
-Ellie Butler positioned third within the C Final of the 100 fly, with Kate Heintz additionally recording a top-five outcome within the race.
-Emily Constable touched the wall fifth within the 100 breast C Final.
-Bailey Ratzburg superior to the 400 IM C Final with Quinlan Hinerfeld transferring on to the C Final of the 100 again as properly.

Notes
-Hull missed matching her college report within the 100 again by simply two-tenths of a second after touching the wall in 53.69.
-With a mark of 1:01.58 in finals of the 100 breast, Cowen moved into sixth place within the occasion on the Commodores’ all-time performer listing.
-In successful the 100 breast D Final, Amelia Harper completed with a career-best time of 1:03.47.
-Freshman Sadie Suppiger earned her first victory on the collegiate degree after claiming the D Final of the 100 again, with classmate Ava Allingham additionally engaging in the feat within the 100 breast E Final.
-The duo of Abby Hite (1:52.65) and Merritt Zieminick (1:53.41) each posted career-low instances in 200 free prelims throughout the morning session.