Tulane Swimming and Diving Comes Up Short at Houston

Thursday, October 3

Houston, TX

10 AM

Tulane University

117

183

University of Houston

Photo by: Parker Waters

Tulane Swimming and Diving Comes Up Short at Houston

Oct 3, 2019 | Women's Swimming and Diving

COMPLETE RESULTS

HOUSTON – The Tulane University swimming and diving team dropped a 183-117 decision to Houston on Thursday at the Campus and Recreation and Wellness Center.

Tulane individuals closed the day by winning five races.

Kate McDonald highlighted the day, as she continued her strong start to her junior campaign by winning the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke events for the second straight meet. The Colorado native clocked times of 1:03.54 (100 yard) and 2:17.51 (200 yard), respectively.

McDonald also claimed the women's 200 yard IM, posting a time of 2:05.23.

In two meets this season, McDonald has won five races.

Sophomore Noa Heron got the Green Wave off to a great start, as she won the first individual race of the day by claiming the 1650 yard freestyle event, finishing in a time of 17:10.04.

Graduate student Valentina Gomez also turned in a strong day, which was highlighted by a winning performance in the 200-yard butterfly (2:05.53).

Tulane returns to action on Oct. 18 at 3 p.m., as it heads to Dual-A-Palooza in Miami where it will take on FIU, Rice and Denver.

Be sure to follow the program on Facebook and Twitter (@GreenWaveSwim) and on Instagram (@TulaneSwimDive). Fans can also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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