WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2022) – Mount St. Mary's swimming & diving suffered a sweep at the hands of the Howard Bison Saturday at the Burr Gymnasium Pool. The defeats mark the first setback in a dual setting for the men this season, while the women drop to 1-4 in the same format.
Howard took the women's meet by a score of 162-55, while the men defeated the Mount 158.5-62.5.
Despite the final outcome, there were several bright spots for the Mountaineers. Five athletes set new personal records, including
Montana Griffith with her 178.95 score in the 1 meter dive for a second place finish. Three 100 yard free competitors earned top times –
Ethan Pham (49.56 seconds),
Maddy Samuels (56.24) and
Elizabeth Fahrney (1:02.26).
Jonah Hancock secured a new personal best with a 1:00.45 in the 100 backstroke.
Two more Mountaineers won their individual events.
Jason Fitch won the 100 backstroke with a time of 52.43 seconds, while
Meghan Speicher took first in the 500 free, finishing in 5:24.55.
The Mount wraps up their regular season next Saturday (Jan. 29) at Loyola.
