Georgia Tech Invite | Tide Rolls Led By Robert Howard's 1:33 200 Free

Georgia Tech Invite | Tide Rolls Led By Robert Howard's 1:33 200 Free

Live results and scores from the 2017 Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nov 17, 2017 by Maclin Simpson
Georgia Tech Invite | Tide Rolls Led By Robert Howard's 1:33 200 Free

Night two at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Georgia included seven event wins from Alabama despite them not leading the meets scoring. Continuing to lead are Florida State for the men and Auburn for the women.

The evenings top swim came on the men's side. Alabama's Robert Howard dominated the 200 Free, finishing first with a 1:33.75. Howard also led-off the winning 800 Free Relay but in a time nearly two seconds slower.

In addition to the 800 Free Relay, Alabama picked up a win and an A-standard in the 200 Medley Relay to open the night. Luke Kaliszak, Laurent Bams, Zane Waddell, and Howard swam a 1:24.60.

On the women's side, Florida State's Natalie Pierce and Alabama's Justine Macfarlane battled in the 100 Breast. Pierce split faster on the back-half and won with a 59.35. 

Alabama also claimed both relays. Winning both by over a second, the Tide won the 200 Medley with a 1:37.55 and the 800 Free Relay in a 7:12.05. 

2017 Georgia Tech Invitational

November 16-18, 2017

McAuley Aquatic Center

Atlanta, Georgia

Short Course Yards (SCY)

Scores

Women -- Auburn (778.5), Alabama (703), Georgia Tech (616), Florida State (596.5), South Carolina (423), East Carolina (308.5), Campbell (163.5), Georgia Southern (56)

Men -- Florida State (1073), Alabama (843), South Carolina (536), Georgia Tech (532), East Carolina (185), Auburn (130)

LIVE RESULTS

Top 5 Performances (Women) -- Finals

  1. Natalie Pierce (Florida State), 100 Breast -- 59.35
  2. Tayla Lovemore (Florida State), 100 Fly -- 52.03
  3. Justine Macfarlane (Alabama), 100 Breast -- 59.82
  4. Emma Barksdale (South Carolina), 400 IM -- 4:08.20
  5. Elise Olsen (Florida State), 100 Fly -- 52.19

Top 5 Performances (Men) -- Finals

  1. Robert Howard (Alabama), 200 Free -- 1:33.75
  2. Luke Kaliszak (Alabama), 100 Back -- 45.85
  3. Zane Waddell (Alabama), 100 Back -- 46.01
  4. Zane Waddell (Alabama), 100 Fly -- 46.34
  5. Tom Peribonio (South Carolina), 400 IM -- 3:45.25

By Ben Colin