KINGSTON, R.I. – The Holy Cross women's swimming and diving team finished in fifth place at the Harold Anderson Invitational hosted by Rhode Island in the Tootell Aquatic Center.

The Crusaders totaled 507 points over the three day invite. Vermont (849) captured first place while host Rhode Island (752) and Wagner (529) rounded out the top three.

Sophomore Ainsley Nalen established a new program record in the 200-yard backstroke with a 2:01.11 time which was good enough for second place.

Newcomer Devin Brindle placed third in the 100-yard freestyle at 52.04. Senior Greta Walting finished fifth in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:23.97) while freshman Megan Nelson was fifth in the 200-yard butterfly (2:07.95).

The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Brindle, sophomore Nora Smillie, senior Ayden Chanin and Nalen hit the wall third at 3:23.23.

Holy Cross hosts Boston University in a Patriot League bout on Saturday, Dec. 2 at noon.
 
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