WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army women swimming and diving team defeated Iona Friday in the team’s home opener at Crandall Pool. The Black Knights won 12 swimming events and claimed first in the 1-meter diving segment.
Army set the pace going first through third in the 200 medley relay and never let down the intensity against the Gaels. In the 1000 free Sabrina Mortell touched the wall first in 10:29.27 and was closely followed by Danielle Nuszkowski.
Mortell then won the 200 free in 1:55.98. She was followed by teammates Kristen Barta, Shannon Rogers and Madison Jones who rounded out the top four. In the 100 back Kelly Hamilton and Keeli McNeary finished 1-and-2, respectively.
The Black Knights had the top-three swimmers in the 100 breast led by Jessica Burkett (1:07.63) and in the 200 fly led by Teresa Groton (2:07.57). Read More