Athens, Ga. – The Bulldog Last Chance Invite came to a close on Sunday night at the Gabrielsen Natatorium with members of the No.18/NR Florida State swimming and diving team contributing more best times.
“We had a really great day,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “Now we wait to see where everyone stands for NCAA’s.”
Gloria Muzito was the winner in the women’s 100 free, touching with a time of 49.24.
Sophie Freeman contributed her best in prelims of the 200 fly, touching at 1:57.18, which is now the fourth-fastest time in FSU history. Freeman took fourth place in finals at 1:58.83.
Maddy Huggins added her career-best in the 200 breast, winning the race with a time of 2:09.55. Her swim now ranks third in FSU history.
Tania Quaglieri contributed her season-best in the 100 back in prelims, touching at 52.91. She placed sixth overall in finals at 53.31. Sarah Evans was the winner of the consolation heat, touching at 53.43.
The team of Quaglieri, Julia Mansson, Jenny Halden, and Alexandra Dicks contributed their season-best in the 200 medley relay, touching at 1:36.37.
In the 200 fly, Utku Kurtdere swam his personal best, touching at 1:46.84 for fifth place. Jaka Pusnik followed in sixth at 1:47.10.
Tommaso Baravelli placed fourth at 1:55.87 in the 200 breast before Mason Herbet won the 100 back at 45.88.
The divers will look to qualify for the NCAA Championships via the NCAA Zone B Championships that will be held March 5-8 at the University of Tennessee. The Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Champioships will be held March 15-18 in Knoxville, while the men’s meet will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., March 22-25.
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