Georgetown Hoyas Dominate Villanova in Big East Swimming & Diving Meet
The Georgetown University men’s swimming & diving team notched a convincing Big East win on Saturday afternoon, triumphing over host Villanova with a score of 167–132 at the Villanova Swim Complex. In contrast, the women’s team fell to the Wildcats 201–87. Assistant Coach Bryce Mortimer expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating, "I am super pleased with the results our Hoyas were able to produce today. The team rose to the challenge and performed exceptionally well against a tough Big East opponent, and on the road no less."
Men’s Highlights
The men’s team delivered impressive performances across various events, led by Owen Watkins, who excelled in the sprint events, securing first place in the 50 free with a time of 20.17 and the 100 free with a time of 45.20. Trever Cottrell claimed victory in the 200 free with a time of 1:39.39, while AJ Farner dominated the distance field in the 1000 free, posting a winning time of 9:36.57. Lucas Knapp emerged as the winner in both the 500 free with a time of 4:31.28 and the 200 butterfly with a time of 1:48.44. The 400 medley relay quartet, consisting of Daren Chen, Michael Mostofi, Holden Brown, and Owen Watkins, secured a commanding first-place finish with a time of 3:17.72.
Women’s Highlights
On the women’s side, Villanova’s Anna Kilponen shone in the 200 butterfly with a time of 1:59.87. The Wildcats’ 400 medley relay team, consisting of Alana Leen, Emily Herr, Anna Kilponen, and Carlota Colomer Guasch, secured first place with a time of 3:40.05. Peri Gaguzis won the 1000 free with a time of 10:10.42.
Meet Results and Analysis
The men’s team scores were: Georgetown 167, Villanova 132. In the 400 medley relay, Georgetown’s team won with a time of 3:17.72, followed by Villanova’s team with a time of 3:18.55. The women’s team scores were: Villanova 201, Georgetown 87.
Upcoming Events
Georgetown returns home to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 7, as the Hoyas host Johns Hopkins and James Madison in tri meet action.
Key Performances
| Event | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | Owen Watkins | 20.17 |
| 100 Free | Owen Watkins | 45.20 |
| 200 Free | Trever Cottrell | 1:39.39 |
| 1000 Free | AJ Farner | 9:36.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the final score of the men’s swimming & diving meet between Georgetown and Villanova?
A: The Georgetown men’s team won with a score of 167–132.
Q: Who won the 200 butterfly event in the women’s swimming & diving meet?
A: Anna Kilponen of Villanova won the 200 butterfly event with a time of 1:59.87.
Q: When is Georgetown’s next meet, and which teams will they be hosting?
A: Georgetown’s next meet is on Saturday, November 7, where they will host Johns Hopkins and James Madison in a tri meet action.