Hogs Lead the Way After First Day Against Miami & Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Arkansas swim and dive team wrapped up the first day of a two-day contest against Miami and Rutgers on Friday and outscored both opponents. The Hogs went 133-52 against Miami and 125-61 against Rutgers.
The Razorbacks placed first in eight out of ten events, and two Arkansas relay teams placed first, in the 400 medley and the 400 freestyle. Senior Sydney Craft took first in the 500 freestyle, freshman Ellen Garritson in the 200 breaststroke, junior Tammy Greenwood in the 100 backstroke, junior Harriet Rogers in the 50 freestyle, and freshman Viola Petrini in the 200 freestyle.
“It was a great day to be a Razorback, our ladies were strong and confident and showed it with every performance,” head coach Neil Harper said. We competed in ten events today and won eight of them against Rutgers, and nine against Miami. We have to continue this passion and focus tomorrow as we aim to get two road wins against the Big Ten and ACC.”
On the diving end, sophomore Majo Sanchez secured first in the 3-meter, the only diving event of the day. Sanchez had another fantastic outing and posted a score of 334.45.
“The girls dove well today, I’m proud of all of them, and we still have a lot to learn.” head diving coach Abel Sanchez said. “Majo was solid and won the 3-meter springboard. Tomorrow, we dive 1-meter and platform. We need to be well-rested as we look forward to another great day.”
The Hogs return to action Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. CT. Tomorrow’s meet will be broadcasted live on Big Ten Plus.
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