Women’s Swimming and Diving Posts Robust Exhibiting to Open Senior Weekend

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville Women’s Swimming and Diving posted a robust exhibiting to open Senior Weekend towards Liberty on Friday (Jan. 16) on the primary day of a two-day non-conference meet.

Leigha Travis (219.08) and Haley Fein (217.13) every scored factors within the one-meter diving prelims, whereas Eleanor Pichetto (212.70) and Fein (211.58) earned factors within the 1M finals.

Rose Sciaudone posted the quickest twin meet time of her faculty profession within the 1650 freestyle in 18:03.99, whereas additionally registering a lifetime-best 2:11.85 within the 200 butterfly. Senior Anna Marcotti is pacing the Bulldog swimmers with two particular person wins thus far, posting wins within the 50 freestyle (24.00) and the 200 free (1:52.90).

“Overall, it was a strong showing for the team today,” mentioned head coach Elizabeth Lykins. “Haley Fein concluded her home collegiate diving career with two impressive 1M rounds. The seniors are excited to be racing in front of the home crowd and really looking forward to the recognition tomorrow.”

The Bulldogs return to the Justice Center Pool tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 17) for the completion of the swimming portion of the meet in addition to their Senior Day celebration. Senior Day will begin at 11:10 a.m., with swimming beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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