University at Buffalo
Zippy Invite
Bulls Open Zippy Invite With Strong Relay Performances
12/5/2024 8:06:00 PM | Swimming and Diving
AKRON, OH – The University at Buffalo swimming and diving team participated in day one of Akron's Zippy Invite on Thursday. The six women's programs in attendance began the four-day competition with two relay events, the 200-yard medley relay and the 800-yard freestyle relay.
The Bulls took second of 17 relay teams in the 800-yard freestyle. The team of Mia Naccarella, Isabella Forsman, Sawyer Bosley and Elise McCaul finished with a time of 7:18.40. The Bulls' relay time was faster than the program's best time of 7:20.80 last season, set at MAC Championships. A second relay team of Ava Cunningham, Abigail Malmstrom, Abbey Gardner and Amanda Jurgelon also competed in the event for the Bulls, finishing with a time of 7:28.94 to take sixth.
In the 200-yard medley relay the Bulls took third of 23 relay teams. Naccarella, Grace Rider, Nicole Aguilar and Jillian Strine finished with a time of 1:40.08, the fastest this season for the Bulls. A relay team of Vivian Roy, Ava Pauly, Aurelie Walker and Jurgelon finished eighth with a time of 1:42.81. Maddy Schnelzer, McCaul, Amanda Neeb and Alicia Wood finished 18th with a time of 1:46.55.
All results from day one of the Zippy Invite can be accessed here.
Day One Standings
| 1.Akron | 234 |
| 2. Buffalo | 204 |
| 3. Oakland | 196 |
| 4. Cornell | 186 |
| 5. Keiser | 154 |
| 6. PennWest Clarion | 126 |
Day Two Events
- 9 am Preliminary Rounds: 500-Yard Freestyle, 200-Yard Individual Medley, 50-Yard Freestyle
- 1:30 pm: 1-Meter Diving
- 6 pm Finals Rounds: 500-Yard Freestyle, 200-Yard Individual Medley, 50-Yard Freestyle, 400-Yard Medley Relay
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