Greensboro, North Carolina – After a successful trip to the SSC Championship, the Fighting Knights sent many athletes to compete in the Divison II NCAA Championship. Competing in different relay and freestyle events today, the Fighting Knights have not lost a step in their success this season.
INSIDE THE MEET:
Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center | Greensboro, North Carolina
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- In the first event of the evening, the Fighting Knights participated in the 200 Yard Medley Relay. The team of Karolina Smylek, Ewa Osiniak, Luna Mertins, and Mathilde Bartolini placed 13th with a time of 1:43.00. Their time was about three seconds behind the first-place time of 1:38.83.
- In the Men 1000 Yard Freestyle, Malek Masmoudi swam for the Fighting Knights. His time of 9:18.24 took home 16th place. His finish was the first-ever NCAA Championship point finish for Lynn's Men's Swimming team.
- For the women's individuals, Mertins continued the success that she has had on the season. In the Women 50 Yard Freestyle, she placed sixth for the Fighting Knights with a time of 22.84, .69 behind first.
- Masmoudi and all of the women from the medley relay team are all Honorable Mention All-Americans.
NEXT MEET:
Day 2 of the NCAA Championship is tomorrow Thursday, Mar. 10th in Greensboro, North Carolina.
About the Lynn University Fighting Knights
Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles and 47 conference championships. The Blue and White are a member of the Sunshine State Conference, the Division II "Conference of National Champions." Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lynn for its innovation, international students and value. To keep up to date on Lynn Athletics, follow @Lynn_Knights on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
