
Photo by: Jim Pierce
BU Captures Patriot League Challenge Title
April 18, 2021 | Women's Swimming & Diving
HAMILTON, N.Y. - Competing for the final time this season, the Boston University women's swimming & diving team captured the Patriot League Challenge title Sunday at Lineberry Natatorium.
BU finished with a team score of 888, finishing well ahead of both Holy Cross (653) and Colgate (536) at the conclusion of the two-day meet.
Freshmen Ellie Graves and Lara Mitchell picked up individual wins in the 1650 free and 200 back, while Emily Balicanta posted the top score in the 3-meter dive.
In a shortened spring season, BU finished its season with a perfect 3-0 record in dual meets.
Seniors Sydney Lee, Kara Lydzinski and Megan Wimmer closed out their careers Sunday.
1650 Free
Ellie Graves (17:14.74) - 1st
200 Back
Lara Mitchell (1:59.98) - 1st
100 Free
Madison Kim (51.82) - 2nd
200 Breast
Clarissa Hoyt (2:22.58) - 2nd
200 Fly
Ashlyn Carroll (2:08.59) - 4th
400 Free Relay
Sydney Lee, Blythe Brenner, Kara Lydzinski, Megan Wimmer (3:26.66) - 1st
3-Meter Dive
Emily Balicanta (286.95) - 1st
BU finished with a team score of 888, finishing well ahead of both Holy Cross (653) and Colgate (536) at the conclusion of the two-day meet.
Freshmen Ellie Graves and Lara Mitchell picked up individual wins in the 1650 free and 200 back, while Emily Balicanta posted the top score in the 3-meter dive.
In a shortened spring season, BU finished its season with a perfect 3-0 record in dual meets.
Seniors Sydney Lee, Kara Lydzinski and Megan Wimmer closed out their careers Sunday.
TOP BU FINISHES
1650 Free
Ellie Graves (17:14.74) - 1st
200 Back
Lara Mitchell (1:59.98) - 1st
100 Free
Madison Kim (51.82) - 2nd
200 Breast
Clarissa Hoyt (2:22.58) - 2nd
200 Fly
Ashlyn Carroll (2:08.59) - 4th
400 Free Relay
Sydney Lee, Blythe Brenner, Kara Lydzinski, Megan Wimmer (3:26.66) - 1st
3-Meter Dive
Emily Balicanta (286.95) - 1st
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