Georgia vs. Florida

GAINESVILLE, Florida, October 30. THE Georgia swimming and diving teams split their dual meets with Florida on Friday at the O’Connell Natatorium.

The Lady Bulldogs ran their record to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC with a 137-104 victory over the Lady Gators. In the men’s meet, the Bulldogs (0-2, 0-1 SEC) dropped a 139-104 decision.

“Our kids did a great job today,” Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle said. “Our ladies were really good today. That’s a great Florida team, and to get a win down here is no small feat. We won 10 of the 11 swimming events, and I couldn’t be happier about that. Our men did much better than a week ago (against North Carolina). They are a work in progress, and it’s going to take a little time to be as good as they are going to be at the end of the season.”

Allison Schmitt was a double winner for the Lady Bulldogs, taking the 200-yard freestyle in 1:46.02 and the 500 freestyle in 4:44.72. Wendy Trott claimed the 1,000 freestyle in 9:43.94, while Anne-Marie Botek won the 50 freestyle in 22.61 and Morgan Scroggy claimed the 100 freestyle in 49.82.

Jana Mangimelli stopped the clock in 2:00.20 to win the 200 individual medley. Annie Broome’s time of 1:58.73 was tops in the 200 butterfly. Sara Nicponski claimed the 200 breaststroke in 2:15.83. Lauren English, Nicponski, Lisa Caprioglio and Megan Romano teamed up to win the 400 medley relay in 3:40.18.

For the Bulldogs, Troyden Prinsloo led the way as he won the 500 freestyle in 4:27.80 and the 1,000 freestyle in 9:08.32. Craig Jennings went 20.59 to win the 50 freestyle, while Bill Cregar’s 2:04.42 in the 200 breaststroke was the top time. Owen Blank won the 3-meter springboard competition with 356.93 points.

Georgia will return to action on Wednesday at 5 p.m. against Emory at Gabrielsen Natatorium.

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