Complete Results
How it Happened
Rhode Island fell to Connecticut in their dual meet on Saturday afternoon, 159-127. The Huskies won 13 of the 18 events at Wolff-Zackin Natatorium, as the Rams move to 2-2 in head-to-head matchups this season.
Molly Beckwith led the way with 13 team points thanks to a first-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly in 56.86, as well as a second-place finish and season best 1:54.12 in the 200-yard freestyle. Â Beckwith combined with
Avery Potyrala,
Chloe Robinson, and
Clair Uliasz to win the 200-yard freestyle relay to wrap up the meet. Including relays, Beckwith now has eight event wins on the season.
Anna Petke secured the victory in the 1-meter dive with a score of 269.63, for her fourth win of the season. She also placed second in the 3-meter with a score of 251.10.
Addison Markoja picked up his first career win in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:15.37. Markoja finished third in the 1000 freestyle, earning 12 team points overall.
Julianna Tyler won the 400-yard individual medley for her first win of the season.
Standout Performers
- The Rams three relay teams swept places 1-2-3 in the 200 freestyle relay.
- Maddy Deeney came in second place in both the 100-yard breastroke, and 200-yard freestyle relay, helping earn the team 8 points.
- Charlotte Normand swam third place in the 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard, and 400-yard medley relay.
- Normand had a personal best of 2:05.10 in the 200-yard backstroke.
Up Next
Rhody has a quick turnaround as they host Providence on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Tootell Aquatic Center. The meet is scheduled for 5 p.m.
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