Hampton, Va. – The Duquesne University swimming and diving team opened competition at the Atlantic 10 Championships on Wednesday afternoon, earning its first medal of the meet at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex.
After day one, the Dukes sit in second place with 68 total points. Richmond leads the field with 74 points, followed closely by La Salle in third with 66. St. Bonaventure (58) and George Washington (56) round out the top five.
The 800-yard freestyle relay team headlined the day, capturing the Dukes first medal of the championships with a gold-medal finish. The quartet of sophomore
Sierra Snow, junior
Lexi Sundgren, and sophomores
Kaitlyn Connors and
Ashley Freel posted a winning time of 7:16.52. Snow set the tone on the opening leg, while Freel anchored the Dukes to victory.
Competition began Wednesday with the 200-medley relay, where Duquesne placed fifth while setting a new school record. Snow, senior
Sydney Severini, Freel, and freshman
Lucy Backus combined for a time of 1:40.40. Richmond claimed the top spot in the event with a time of 1:38.71.
Thursday Schedule
Prelims – 10:00 a.m.
#6 Women 500 Free Prelims
#7 Men 500 Free Prelims
#8 Women 200 IM Prelims
#9 Men 200 IM Prelims
#10 Women 50 Free Prelims
#11 Men 50 Free Prelims
Finals – 6:00 p.m.
#12 Women 3 mtr Diving Prelims
#6 Women 500 Free Finals
#7 Men 500 Free Finals
#8 Women 200 IM Finals
#9 Men 200 IM Finals
#10 Women 50 Free Finals
#11 Men 50 Free Finals
#12 Women 3 mtr Diving Finals
#13 Women 200 Free Relay
#14 Men 200 Free Relay
