Women's Swimming and Diving Falls to Yale

Friday, November 10

New Haven, Conn.

5:00 p.m.

Columbia University

201

Yale

Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Stockton Photo, Inc.

11/10/2023 11:50:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving

Results

Aziza Ganihanova and Emily MacDonald earn victories for Columbia

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Columbia women's swimming and diving team traveled to New Haven to take on Yale on Friday evening in the squad's first road dual meet of the 2023-24. The Bulldogs earned the victory at Kiphuth Exhibition Pool, defeating the Lions 201-99 to improve to 2-0 on the season. Columbia falls to 1-1 on the year.

Emily MacDonald continued her dominance in the sprinting events, winning both the 50-free and 100-free with times of 23.54 and 50.82, respectively.

Aziza Ganihanova won the 200-back once again, clocking in with a time of 2:01.28.

As for the divers, Alice Diakova shined in the 1m, finishing second with a score of 295.43, which was her best score so far this season and her second straight zone qualifying score.

"An extraordinary event with the highest level of competition," Head Diving Coach Scott Donie said. "Remarkably all six divers scored above the zone score of 265, but Alice was spectacular and Macy was the model of confidence and consistency."

Full results from the meet, including all of the Lions' top performers and times, can be found HERE.

"We competed well tonight," Head Coach Diana Caskey said. "The depth and really solid swims from both teams was impressive. Emily MacDonald and Aziza Ganihanova had the wins, but every event featured three strong swims for the Lions!"

Columbia will look to bounce back next weekend when the Lions will host Harvard on Friday, November 17. The meet is set to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Uris Natatorium.

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