PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Junior Devin Brindle, junior Megan Nelson and sophomore Ellie Reinhart all won individual events, but the Holy Cross women's swimming and diving team was defeated by Providence 142.5-100.5 at Taylor Natatorium. The Crusaders fall to 2-5 on the season, while the Friars improve to 1-5 overall.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Brindle won the 100-meter freestyle in a time of 59.96.
• Nelson took first place in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 2:25.32.
• Reinhart finished first in the 200-meter individual medley in a time of 2:26.87.
•  The 400-meter freestyle relay of senior Ainsley Nalen, junior Courtney Boghosian, freshman Clara McCarthy and Brindle also claimed first place (4:05.25).
• Crusaders to finish second in individual events included junior Kat Anticev (800-meter freestyle / 9:32.29), Boghosian (200-meter backstroke / 2:23.63), McCarthy (100-meter freestyle / 1:01.96), Nalen (400-meter freestyle / 4:37.46) and freshman Riley Van Schaften (200-meter butterfly / 2:26.57).

UP NEXT:
• Holy Cross will return to action next weekend, when it takes part in the Boston University Winter Open on Feb. 6 and 7. 

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