Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving team continued their impressive run of form, securing a decisive victory over Mount St. Mary's (MD) with a commanding final score of 176.2 to 102.
Myeisha Sharrieff was a key contributor to the team's strong showing, playing her part in both relay and individual backstroke events.
Sharrieff's evening began by leading off the Howard University Women’s 200 Yard Short Course Meter Medley Relay B team. She set a solid pace for her teammates, helping the quartet secure a third-place finish with a combined time of 1:59.53.
In her individual events, Sharrieff proved her strength in the backstroke. She claimed a valuable second-place finish in the Women’s 50 Yard Short Course Meter Backstroke, touching the wall in a quick time of 29.92 seconds.
Later in the evening, she returned to the pool for the Women’s 100 Yard Short Course Meter Backstroke. Sharrieff maintained a high level of performance, finishing third in the event with a time of 1:06.07.
Her consistent podium finishes helped Howard's women's team easily outpace their opponents and maintain their excellent record this season.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
White Named Northeast 10 Women's Swimmer of the Week
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Taylor White was named the Northeast 10 Women's Swimmer of the Week after she won two individual races in Bentley's victory over Brandeis.
White won both the Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle and the Women’s 200 Yard Backstroke and swam the anchor leg for the winning Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay team.
She swam a season best 2:00.30 in the Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle to win by more than eight seconds. Her time in the Women’s 200 Yard Backstroke of 2:11.65 was also a season best and won that race by almost 15 seconds.
The award is White’s third career NE10 weekly award.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Sharrieff Helps Howard to Strong Tri-Meet Performance
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Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving teammates delivered another strong showing on the road, recording six event victories and several personal bests at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Tri-Meet.
Howard competed against the host UMBC and the Virginia Military Institute, with the team's depth and skill ensuring a successful outing.
Bermudian swimmer Myeisha Sharrieff contributed important points in the backstroke events, securing two solid finishes:
100 Yard Backstroke: Sharrieff finished third place in the Women's 100 Yard Backstroke, touching the wall in under a minute with a time of 59.77 seconds. 200 Yard Backstroke: In the longer distance, Sharrieff finished sixth place, clocking a time of 2 minutes, 16.87 seconds (2:16.87).
The overall performance at the tri-meet underscores Howard University's successful start to the season as they continue to compete strongly in their various disciplines.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Smith Reflects on the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet
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Following the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet that saw swimmers deliver fast and competitive action at the BASA Pool, Ben Smith reflected on the Meet and the fact that swimmers met Carifta Standard times.
Jorgia White bounced back from her second-place finish to claim victory in the Women's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Individual Medley A - Final with a time of 1:16.40. Emilia Dunkerley was second in 1:20.24, ahead of Sophie Wells in third (1:24.20).
In the men's events, Logan Jones dominated the marquee Men's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Freestyle A - Final, winning with a time of 54.26 seconds. Jamie MacFarlane was second (58.75), and Joseph Moniz finished third (59.74).
Monday, November 10, 2025
White Double Powers Bentley to Dominant Victory
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Bentley University Women's Swimming and Diving secured its second straight dual meet victory, overpowering Brandeis University with a dominant final score of 166-51. Bently were in complete control, winning all but one of the individual races contested, in addition to both relay events.
Bermudian swimmer Taylor White was instrumental in the team's success, claiming two individual victories and anchoring a winning relay team.
White showcased her versatility and endurance by securing wins in two different disciplines:
200 Yard Freestyle: White stormed to victory in the Women's 200 Yard Freestyle, winning by a considerable margin of more than eight seconds, touching the wall with a time of 2 minutes, 0.30 seconds (2:00.30).
200 Yard Backstroke: She followed up with her second individual win of the meet in the Women's 200 Yard Backstroke, clocking a time of 2 minutes, 11.65 seconds (2:11.65).
White completed her excellent day by swimming the anchor leg for the Bentley University Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay A team. The quartet secured another victory for the Falcons, clocking a winning time of 3:46.44.
The emphatic win highlights the depth and quality of the Bentley squad as they build momentum early in their season.
