By Chandler Brandes, ACC Beat Writer
Select swimmers from Boston College, NC State, Duke, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech competed at invitationals this weekend, while the Virginia divers competed at two meets. The 2016 Women’s ACC Championships begin on Feb. 17 in Greensboro, and the men’s meet starts on Feb. 24.
3 Top Takeaways:
1. The Virginia divers showed that they are ready for the ACC Championships with strong performances on both boards this weekend. The women competed on Friday against Richmond while both the Cavalier men’s and women’s team dove on Saturday at the JMU Invite. Becca Corbet won the 1m and placed second on the 3m on both days, and Carl Buergler and Colby Shinholser each won an event on Saturday.
2. NC State’s Natalie Labonge definitely made a statement on Saturday night at the Carolina College Invite, winning the women’s 100 fly in 52.47, setting a new school record in the process. Duke’s Kathryn Eckhart dominated the women’s sprint events, winning the 50 free (23.08) and 100 free (50.14).
3. North Carolina’s Rachel Canty was a triple-event winner, taking first in the women’s 200 IM (2:00.19), 100 breast (1:00.93), and 200 breast (2:12.23). NC State’s Geoffrey Carter was also a triple-event winner, winning the men’s 200 IM (1:48.93), 100 breast (54.55), and 200 breast (1:59.76).
Weekend Coverage:
Last Weekend:
| ACC Team | Meet | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Husky Invite | Not scored |
| Duke | Carolina College Invite | Not scored |
| FSU | Idle | Idle |
| Georgia Tech | Idle | Idle |
| Louisville | Idle | Idle |
| Miami | Idle | Idle |
| North Carolina | Carolina College Invite | Not scored |
| NC State | Carolina College Invite | Not scored |
| Notre Dame | Idle | Idle |
| Pitt | Idle | Idle |
| Virginia | Richmond/JMU Invite (diving) | Won/Not scored |
| Virginia Tech | Carolina College Invite | Not scored |