Tulane Swimming and Diving Falls to SMU 153-147 on Senior Day

Saturday, January 25

New Orleans, La.

2 PM

Tulane University

147

153

Southern Methodist University

Tulane Swimming and Diving Falls to SMU 153-147 on Senior Day

Jan 25, 2020 | Women's Swimming and Diving

COMPLETE RESULTS

NEW ORLEANS – The Tulane University swimming and diving team dropped a hard fought 153-147 decision to SMU on Saturday at the Reily Student Recreation Center Natatorium in what was the team's final tune-up before the American Athletic Conference Championships.

Despite the loss, the Green Wave earned victories in eight events. Junior Kate McDonald led the way with three victories, as she claimed the 100 breaststroke (1:03.28), 200 breaststroke (2:16.68) and the 200 IM (2:03.83). With her three victories on the day, McDonald has now won 14 races this season.

Teammates Courtney Barker and Lilly Byrne also had strong days in the water as they finished with a pair of victories.

Barker won the 50 freestyle (24.02) and the 100 freestyle (51.98), while Byrne claimed the 200 freestyle (1:52.48) and 500 freestyle (4:57.99) events.

Senior Olivia Johnson concluded her collegiate career at home on a high note, as she won the 1000 freestyle in a time of 10:03.80.

In diving, sophomore Anne Marie Kenny was the top Tulane finisher in the one and three meter dives, as she placed fourth in both events.

Tulane's setback to SMU snapped the Green Wave's two-year winning streak over the Mustangs. Last year the Green Wave tallied a 154-145 victory over the Mustangs and a posted a 172-127 win during the 2017-18 campaign.

Prior to the meet, Tulane honored seniors Claire Golba, Valentina Gomez, Johnson, Jordan Morling and Morgan Tacik.

LAGNIAPPE
The Green Wave welcomed Special Olympic athletes, who competed at the Reily Center during the second break of competition. The Tulane swimming and diving team has worked with local Special Olympic athletes throughout the season, continuing a recent team tradition over the past several years.

UP NEXT
Tulane returns to action on Feb. 19, as it heads to the 2020 American Athletic Conference Championships in Houston, Texas.

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