NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion Swimming came back home after winning on the road last meet and picked up a second win of the season with a program sweep over Howard on Saturday afternoon at J.C. Scrap Chandler Pool.
The Old Dominion men's team bested Howard 140-65. The women's team also picked up a victory of 126.50-78.50.
“Today was a great day of racing with wins on both sides,” said ODU Head Coach Jess Livsey. “It is unusual for us to have several weeks between opportunities to race, however I am proud of the work they have been putting in as we prepared for both today's meet as well as our mid-season invitational at NAVY in two weeks. Also, a special shout out to our families and fans for great support today in the stands,”
The meet started with the women's 400-yard medley of Kristi Mosley, Natalie Brezinsky, Emma Seidel, and Madelyn Strahammer who took second place.
The men's team of Lucas Abd, Drew Vanden Heuvel, Sean Lingafelt, and Ethan Reiser picked up a second-place win in the 400-yard medley.
Sophia Kapla finished first in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 10:37.46. Anna Eberle followed behind her with a third-place finish with a time of 11:03.93.
Monarchs finished 1-2-3 in the 1000-yard freestyle starting with Cooper Beebe with a time of 9:53.97, followed behind him was Ian Noffsinger with a time of 9:54.19, and behind him was Evan Vinarov with a time of 10:05.36.
Adrienne Rinker came in second in the 200-yard free with a time of 1:56.53. Following in third was Martina Llorach Fustes with a time of 1:57.32.
Nick Martin finished at the top in the 200-yard free with a time of 1:41.95. Placed second was Jonathan Payne with a time of 1:43.74.
Addie Elliot placed first in the 50-yard free with a time of 24.40.
Nick Chierico finished first in the 50-yard free with a time of 21.11. Following shortly after in second was Dawson Truong with a time of 21.35.
Another 1-2-3 Monarch finish this time in the 200-yard IM, starting with Yanitsa Karlova with a time of 2:07.61, followed by Nika Picardo with a time of 2:12.55, and Linnea Kallebo with a time of 2:13.04.
The second 1-2-3 finish was for the men in the 200-yard IM, starting with Bryant Julian with a time of 1:55.02, behind him was Lucas Abd with a time of 1:56.61, and behind him was Drew Vanden Heuvel.
Savannah Harris finished at the top of the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 57.07.
Nick Chierico placed second in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 51.64.
Yanitsa Karlova tied for first in the 100-yard free with a time of 53.21.
Robby Young placed first in the 100-yard free with a time of 46.54. Right behind him in second was Nick Martin with a time of 46.59.
Addie Elliot with her second first place finish of the day this time in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 55.77. Following her in third was Nika Picardo with a time of 59.32.
Jacob Glans finished first in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 50.96. Lucas Abd followed him with a third-place finish with a time of 53.98.
Martina Lloarch Fustes placed first in the 500-yard free with a time of 5:10.24. Shortly after her in second was Sophia Kapla with a time of 5:12.28.
Johnathan Payne started the 1-2-3 finish for the Monarchs with a time of 4:38.17, behind him was Ian Noffsinger with a time of 4:55.22. And following him was Evan Vinarov with a time of 4:56.15.
Adrienne Rinker finished at the top of the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:06.07. Natalie Brezinsky finished right behind in second with a time of 1:06.31.
Toni Sallaku placed first in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 57.06. Dawson Truong placed behind him in second with a time of 57.52.
The women’s team finished strong taking first in the 400-yard free relay with a team of Yanitsa Karlova, Savannah Harris, Arielle Grabowski, and Bella Pachek with a time of 3:33.80.
The men’s team also finished strong in first in the 400-yard free relay following a team of Jonathan Panye, Nick Martin, Bryant Julian, and Robby Young.
UP NEXT:
The Monarchs head to Annapolis, Maryland to battle Navy in the Navy Invitational from Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, November 21. Races begin at 10 a.m.