WASHINGTON – Georgetown University's men's and women's swimming & diving teams swept American University on Friday at Reeves Aquatic Center in the first traditional format competitions for the Hoyas in 593 days since the 2020 BIG EAST Championships. The men's squad topped the Eagles 129-119 while the women's squad won 131-123.
"It was great to see our kids compete in their best events tonight," Head Coach
Jack Leavitt said. "We saw a lot of good signs for an early season meet and are looking forward to see what we can do tomorrow versus Howard."
Men's Highlights
- The Hoyas posted eight first place finishes, nine second place finishes and four third place showings.
- Georgetown won the top two spots in seven different events and placed 1-2-3 in the 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke.
- Drew Carbone won the 100 and 200 backstroke events and led off the top-finishing 400 Medley Relay.
- Michael Baldini won the 50 freestyle and swam the third leg of the 400 Medley Relay win.
- Josiah Lauver was the top finisher in the 100 freestyle, Will Barao won the 200 freestyle and William Connolly touched the wall first in the 500 freestyle.
- Stephen Kim finished first in the 100 breaststroke.
- In the diving events, the Hoyas swept 1-2-3 in the 1-meter and 3-meter events. Kyle Maziarz won both diving programs while Charles Reichle was second in the 3-meter and third in the 1-meter while Joseph Hofman was third in the 3-meter and second in the 1-meter.
Women's Highlights
- The Hoyas posted eight first place finishes, eight second place finishes and a trio of third place showings.
- Georgetown won the top two spots in five different events and placed 1-2-3 in the 100 and 200 backstroke races.
- Erin Hood won the 100 and 200 breaststroke events and swam the second leg of the 400 Medley Relay victory.
- Kylie Stronko won the 100 and 200 backstroke events and Corey Moon won both the 500 and 1000 freestyle distance races.
- Lilly Clisham also won the 200 freestyle for the Blue & Gray.
- In the diving events, Emilie Ginovker won both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives while Wynter Bramao finished second in both.
On Deck
The Hoyas remain in the District to face Howard at Burr Gymnasium Pool on Saturday.
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All Georgetown swimming & diving home meets are currently scheduled to take place at McCarthy Pool. In accordance with Washington, D.C. regulations, masks are required for attendance at all indoor events on campus.
