UNION, N.J (11/20/21) – Brianna Shaw and
Teagan Powell each won two events apiece as the Kean University women's swimming team came up short in a tri-meet with Saint Peters University (120-110) and Manhattan College (123-105).
"We've come a long way as a program in the last two years", said Head Coach
Chris Swenson. "Two years ago we lost to each of these teams by triple digits, Today we took those same Division I programs down to the last relay.
The Jaspers improve to 2-3 overall, while the Peacocks improve to 1-5 overall and the Cougars fall to 2-4 overall.
Powell won the 100 Breast (1:12.15) and the 50 Breast (33.31), while Shaw took first in the 100 Fly (1:02.40) and the 200 IM (2:19.08).
Powell and Shaw teamed up with
Sian Seeger and
Katie Pileggi for a second place finish in the 200 Medley Relay (1:57.22).
Amanda Davis also recorded a second place finish in the 500 Free (5:32.53).
"The future continues to be very bright for our program", said Swenson.
Coach Swenson and the Cougars will return to the pool on Friday, Dec 3
rd, hosting the Pioneers of William Paterson University at 6:00 p.m.
