Records Fall In Navy Win Over West Point

Photo Courtesy: Navy Athletics

It was a dominant day for the Naval Academy’s swim team on Thursday, Dec. 10.

In a classic rivalry matchup, the Naval Academy Midshipmen men and women dominated the West Point Black Knights. For the Navy women, it was their 27th straight win against West Point. It was the Midshipmen men’s 25th win in a row against the Black Knights.

The Naval Academy had complete control over the meet on both sides of the pool. The men won by a score of 213-86, and the women won 234.5-65.5.

Aside for three events, the Navy team won every race at the meet.

The meet started off strong for the Midshipmen. The women’s 200-yard medley relay team set a new school and Patriot League record with a time of 1:39.22. The team consisted of backstroker Biz Graeff, breaststroker Lauren Barber, butterflier Hannah Briant and freestyler Maddi Thompson.

Jenny Smith set a new Navy record in the 1000-yard freestyle, posting a time of 9:51.96.

The 100-yard backstroke was a record-setting event for both teams. West Point’s Kelly Hamilton won the women’s event with a school record time of 54.41. In the men’s race, David Carlson set a new Navy record with a time of 47.59.

Carlson also set a school record in the 200-yard backstroke. He posted a time of 1:43.78.

The record-setting day boosted both the Navy men’s and women’s team records to 8-0. The Midshipmen teams will next compete on Jan. 9 at North Carolina.

“Tonight was special on a lot of levels,” said Navy men’s swimming head coach Bill Roberts in a press release. “Obviously for the athletes, it is a big night for them. We don’t have to tell them; they know this is a big night for them. But to also have the support from the Naval Academy, the Naval Academy Athletic Association, the Brigade, all of the family and friends who came out really makes a difference. I can’t put into words the gratitude we have for everyone who supports of the program whether they are hear tonight or supported us from home.

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