BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara swimming showcased their depth Friday at the Buffalo Invitational, capturing multiple event titles and relay victories on the opening day of competition at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.
Niagara swept both 200-yard freestyle relays to start the night. The men's relay team of
Jura Domanovac,
Will Manolitsas,
Thomas Latimer and
Nate Eaton clocked 1:23.19, while the women's squad of
Alaina Pitton,
Megan Jackson,
My-Ky Vo and
Claire Gorton touched in 1:34.36.
Natalie Killion paced the women's distance events, winning the 500 freestyle in 4:52.98.
James Coyne led a strong Purple Eagles showing in the men's 500 free, taking first in 4:35.25, with
Andrew Davis (4:39.51) and Eaton (4:41.77) finishing second and third.
In the sprint events, Jackson captured the women's 50 freestyle (23.43), while Domanovac won the men's 50 free (21.05).
Pitton continued her strong night with a victory in the 200 individual medley, posting 2:03.10.
Lance Cruz won the men's 200 IM in 1:48.90, with
Holden Brock placing second (1:49.97) and Latimer third (1:50.03).
The Purple Eagles also claimed wins in the 50-yard backstroke, with
Owen Stoneburgh touching first in 24.01, and the 50 breaststroke, where Jacob Lauzonis finished atop the podium in 25.82.
Up Next
Competition continues Saturday November 22 at the University at Buffalo.
