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Tulane Swimming and Diving Readies for Final Meet Against SMU Before AAC Championships
Feb 7, 2019 | Women's Swimming and Diving
NEW ORLEANS – The Tulane swimming and diving team is set to hit the road this weekend to compete in its final meet before the American Athletic Conference Championships, facing SMU on Friday at 5 p.m. in the Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium.
In their last time out, the Green Wave earned a 227-72 win at home over West Florida, winning 14 of the 16 events to secure the team's third victory of the season.
Tulane took an early lead in winning the 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay before recording 12 individual first place results to keep the team on top.
SMU lost close competitions to Arkansas and Rice in their last dual-meet in January, with the team's most recent win having come at home against Loyola-New Orleans.
Fans are able to stay updated with the team on Friday night by watching the meet live here.
Following Friday's matchup against the Mustangs, the Green Wave will focus on preparing for the AAC Championships, held from Feb. 27 to March 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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