FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Providence College swimming and diving teams were defeated at Fairfield University in dual meet action on Saturday, Oct. in Fairfield, Conn. The men's team was defeated 232-66, while the women's fell by a score of 209-90.
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On the women's side, three athletes posted individual victories.
Isabella Lombard out-paced the field in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:05.26. She also set a school record in the 200-meter backstroke as she finished second in the field with a time of 2:19.89.
Myranda Parker led the way with a first-place finish in the one-meter diving event, as she accumulated 244.28 points.
Gabby Harding rounded out the individual winners as she topped the field in the 200-meter butterfly (2:26.47).
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On the men's side, freshman
Brendan Beland earned his first individual victory as a Friar with a first-place finish in the 50-meter freestyle. He touched the wall ahead of his competitors in 24.00.
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Providence College will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Stonehill College. The diving competition is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the swim events at 1:00 p.m.
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- GO FRIARS! -
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