Brenau Swimming Takes 1st Place at Home Invite

November 13, 2011

GAINESVILLE, Ga - The Golden Tigers swim team hosted the Brenau Invitational this weekend, as they competed against four other teams. Brenau placed 1st in 12 of the 15 events, while taking a strong lead against their competitors. The results of the invitational are as follows:

Brenau University 260

South Georgia College 181

Greensboro College 107

Berry College 59

LaGrange College 30

"Our swim team had the opportunity to race for the first time in our home pool and recorded 85% season best times. The support for the team was present with university fans, students, family, and friends - the atmosphere got our team excited," commented Head Coach Blaire Bachman. "The girls are looking strong in the water after a tough week of practice and we will continue to train at a high intensity."

The Golden Tigers were aggressive in every event. The tops times for of the weekend included:

Meredith Barrington (Macon, GA) - 100 fly (1:02.03)

Michelle Billeaud (Lafayette, LA) - 100 back (1:00.85) and 100 free (54.59)

Hannah Boudreaux (Lafayette, LA) - 200 fly (2:13.11) and 400 IM (4:43)

Julia Ferreira ( Indaiatuba, Brazil) - 100 breaststroke (1:13) and 50 free (26.8)

Lisa Portwood (Marietta, GA) - 500 free (5:30) and 200 back (2:21)

Monica Souther (Dalton, GA) - 50 free (28.1)

Sarah Yawn (Kingsland, GA) - 1650 free (19:51)

Coach Bachman concluded by saying, "winning our first home meet was a great accomplishment and we are ready to hit personal best times at our first taper meet in December."

Brenau's swim team will be back in action at the SCAD Invitational, December 1-3rd.