Atlantic Coast Conference Weekend Recap

By Chandler Brandes, ACC Beat Writer

The ACC was back in full swing this weekend as 11 teams began competing in the 2016 season.

Top 5 Takeaways from the ACC:

1. Louisville Freshmen Make A Statement
Mallory Comerford stole the show as Louisville competed against Florida State. The freshman won the 50 free (23.54), the 200 free (1:49.03), and the 500 free (4:51.44), and was a member of the winning 200 free relay and 400 free relay. Fellow freshmen teammates Rachael Bradford-Feldman won the 200 IM (2:02.56) and the 400 IM (4:16.39), Alina Kendzio took first in the 100 back (55.50), Manuela Sampaio won the 200 breast (2:21.27), and Zach Harting registered the fastest time in the 1000 (9:32.08).

2. Florida State Continues Diving Dominance
Freshman Cassidy Gebhart, already a 2-time ACC Diver of the Week, won the women’s 3m with a score of 310.65 against Louisville and took second in the 1m (269.63). Tyler Roberge, another 2-time ACC Diver of the Week for FSU, won the men’s 1m (330.82) and placed second in the 3m (343.65). Dylan Grisell, who was awarded ACC Diver of the Week last month, dove to first place in the men’s 3m (376.65) and captured second in the 1m (324.15).

3. Fiala Leads Virginia Tech
Brandon Fiala led Virginia Tech with three individual wins in the 100 breast (55.31), the 200 breast (2:00.64), and the 200 IM (1:49.19). The junior was also a member of the Hokies’ winning 400 free relay and 200 free relay. He led Virginia Tech to victory over Louisiana State and Kentucky.

4. Duke Remains Undefeated
During the first semester, the Blue Devils were undefeated in dual meet action. With their win over South Carolina, Duke looks to continue this trend heading into 2016. Mickayla Hinkle and Maddie Hess lead the women, and Kazumu Takabayashi and James Peek do the same on the men’s side.

5. Smith and Bartholomew Back After Duel in the Pool
Virginia’s Leah Smith and Courtney Bartholomew raced for the first time since competing for Team USA in the Duel in the Pool. Smith dominated the distance events against ACC rival Notre Dame, winning the 1000 (9:40.22) and the 500 (4:39.75). Bartholomew, less than one month after breaking the American record in the 100 SCM back, won the 200 IM (1:59.35), the 200 back (1:55.21) and the 100 back (53.07). The No. 1 ranked Cavalier women defeated the Fighting Irish 243-105.

Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, Notre Dame, Pitt, Virginia, and Virginia Tech are all slated to compete this upcoming weekend.

Weekend Coverage

Duke v. South Carolina – Results
2016 Louisville vs FSU – Results
2016 UNC vs Navy – Results
2016 Kansas/Miami/Rutgers Tri – Results
NC State vs. CCSU, LU, FGCU – Results
2016 Kansas/Florida International/NC State – Results
2016 Virginia vs Notre Dame – Results
2016 West Virginia vs. Pitt – Results
Kentucky, LSU, Virginia Tech Tri Meet – Results

Last Weekend

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John Brandes

8 years ago

Great Work, Beat Writer