Red Wave Sweep Hendrix Relays

CONWAY, Ark. — Henderson State swimming and diving turned in a strong performance Saturday at the 57th Annual Hendrix Classic, sweeping the team standings with victories in both the men's and women's competitions.

The Red Wave finished atop the combined team standings with 1,119 points. The women's team collected 549 points, while the men posted 570 points. The University of Saint Mary finished second in both competitions, scoring 470 points in the women's standings and 426 in the men's.

Henderson State opened the meet with victories in both 200-yard medley relays. The women's A relay of Emma Crowe, Monroe Chittum, Joanna Miller and Audrey Cash finished in 1:46.17. The men's A relay of Fabio Capocci, Avery Henke, Noel Kis and River Paul touched the wall in 1:29.22.

The Red Wave continued to win events throughout the meet. On the women's side, Shelby Travis won the 50-yard freestyle in 24.87, while Audrey Cash claimed the 100-yard freestyle in 52.90. Iris McNamara added a victory in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:57.85, and Crowe captured the 200-yard individual medley in 2:14.11.

Ava Carosielli won the 200-yard backstroke in 2:15.00, while Helen Pope took the 200-yard butterfly in 2:18.74. Henderson State also placed first in the women's 400-yard freestyle relay, with Miller, Cash, Emily Hand and Travis combining for a time of 3:33.22.

The men's team produced a series of individual victories, led by River Paul in the 50-yard freestyle (20.11), Bona Benedek in the 200-yard freestyle (1:38.25) and Colton Bennett in the 1,000-yard freestyle (9:41.84).

Colin Candebat claimed the 200-yard individual medley in 1:51.49, while Emiliano Pina won the 200-yard butterfly in 1:55.05. Mate Hosszu captured the 100-yard freestyle in 45.18, with Noel Kis and Candebat finishing second and third, respectively.

The Red Wave return to action on Saturday, November 7th, as they play host to Delta State.

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Players Mentioned

Emma Crowe: Back / Breast; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Emily Hand: Sprint Free / Fly; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Joanna Miller: Back / IM / Free; 5' 11"; Sophomore

Shelby Travis: Free / Back / Fly; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Colton Bennett: Distance Free / Fly; 6' 0"; Junior

Colin Candebat: Free / Back / Breast / Fly / IM; 5' 11"; Sophomore

Emiliano Pina: Distance Free; 5' 11"; Junior

Avery Henke: 5' 11"; Junior

Iris McNamara: Free; 5' 6"; Freshman

Monroe Chittum: 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Emma Crowe
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Back / Breast

Emily Hand
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Sprint Free / Fly

Joanna Miller
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: Back / IM / Free

Shelby Travis
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Free / Back / Fly

Colton Bennett
: 6' 0"; Junior
: Distance Free / Fly

Colin Candebat
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: Free / Back / Breast / Fly / IM

Emiliano Pina
: 5' 11"; Junior
: Distance Free

Avery Henke
: 5' 11"; Junior

Iris McNamara
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: Free

Monroe Chittum
: 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Players Mentioned

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