AUBURN, Ala. – The No.16/NR Florida State swimming and diving teams opened competition at the Auburn Invite on Friday. The Seminoles won five relays and Jenny Halden captured gold in the 100 fly behind a season-best of 52.65. “Today was a fun day,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “We had some good swims and great team vibe. We’re looking forward to another opportunity tomorrow.” The women’s team finished first behind Brooke Arnold, Ariana Ottavianelli, Ashley Zettle and Des Lewis at 1:35.44 in the 200 free relay to start the meet. Arnold turned in her season best in the 500 free, finishing in fifth place with a time of 4:55.46. Ashley Zettle placed ninth at 5:09.51. Sydney Cole followed with a personal best in the 200 IM, touching at 2:03.50 for fourth place ahead of Syndey Boals in eighth at 2:04.34. In the 50 free, Gabrianna Banks led the way, touching seventh with a time of 23.40. Des Lewis was ninth at 23.55, which was her career best. Lewis also added another
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AUBURN, Ala. – The No.16/NR Florida State swimming and diving closed out the Auburn Invite on Saturday at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center.
“It was another good day for us,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “They supported each other, and they competed hard. I am very proud of this group.”
Sydney Cole turned in a season-best in the 200 back, touching at 1:59.11 for fourth place.
Brooke Arnold added her best time in the 100 free, touching at 50.59, finishing in ninth.
The Seminoles had two in the women’s 200 breast, led by Rachel Moran (2:19.62) in 11th and Sydney Boals (2:23.25) in 14th.
Mabry Bishop led the way for the Noles in the 200 fly, touching fourth at 2:01.55, just off her best time (2:01.43). Jenny Bird followed in eighth at 2:05.10.
Conner Lowery got the session started off by placing seventh in the men’s 200 back at 1:47.83.
In the 100 free, Blake Moran led the way, finishing 10th at 44.17 ahead of Ian Lauritzen in 17th at
Tallahassee, Fla. – The No.16/NR Florida State swimming and diving teams will host Tampa at 2 p.m., at the Morcom Aquatics Center on Friday. Prior to the meet at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Seminoles will recognize 18 senior student-athletes for their achievements in and out of the pool. The meet will follow the 13-event college dual meet format but will only compete in swimming races. The divers will compete at a two-day competition in Atlanta, Ga., against Miami, Georgia Tech, and Auburn. Order of Events vs. Tampa 200 Medley Relay 1000 Free 200 Free 50 Free 100 IM 100 Fly 100 Free 100 Back 500 Free 100 Breast 200 IM 200 Free relay Live timing will be available on the meet mobile app. The Seniors 18 student-athletes will be recognized prior to the meet. Tazman Abramowicz: Calgary, Alberta | Diving| Interdisciplinary Social Science Adrian Aguilar: Miami, Fla. | Free, Fly| Finance Telly Coleman: LaVergne, Tenn. | Free| Public Health Ian Cooper: St.John’s , Fla. | Free/Back|