Dukes Wrap Up Second Day of CAA Championships

Tuesday, March 30

Christiansburg, Va.

James Madison University

CAA Swimming Championships

3/30/2021 10:27:00 PM | Swimming & Diving

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA -- James Madison swimming wrapped up the second day of the Colonial Athletic Association Swimming Championships on Tuesday, collecting one bronze medal, two silver medals and a gold medal, as Madison Cottrell was crowned the champion in 100-yard butterfly.

Two Dukes competed in the 100-yard butterfly A Finals, as Cottrell claimed the gold with a time of 53.91. The freshman added her name to JMU's All-Time Top 10 in the event, taking over the number two spot on the list. Morgan Whaley placed fourth with a time of 54.79, placing fifth on JMU's All-Time Results list.

Bailey Butler was the lone Duke in the 400-yard individual medley - the senior placed eighth with a time of 4:32.52. Lauren Aylmer placed third in the B Finals to claim 11^th overall in the 400 IM with a time of 4:30.38.

In the 200-yard freestyle, Julianna Jones placed fourth with a time of 1:50.15, followed by Paige Assaid in fifth with 1:50.46 and Jordyn Schnell in sixth with 1:51.30. In the B Finals, Karen Siddoway placed first to claim ninth place overall with a time of 1:50.58. Jill Santiago placed 13^th overall recording a time of 1:52.55.

Mackenzie Lawson claimed the silver in the 100-yard breaststroke recording a 1:03.04, the sixth fastest time in program history. Devan Taylor placed fourth with a time of 1:03.96.

Cottrell collected her second medal of the night, taking the silver in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 54.99, the Dukes' fifth-fastest time ever. Cameron Gring claimed the bronze with a time of 55.01, tabbing the sixth fastest time at JMU. Alaina Park placed fourth with a time of 55.20, claiming the tenth spot on JMU's All-Time Results list, while Sydni Diehl placed sixth with a time of 56.14. Emily Drakopoulos placed 12^th with a time of 56.74.

Championships Standings
1.     JMU                        546
2. William & Mary 432
3. Towson           381
4.     Delaware            375
5. UNCW             229
6. Drexel 100

Up Next

The Dukes return to the Christiansburg Aquatic Center for the final day of the CAA Championships on Wednesday, March 31. The preliminary rounds start at 11:10 a.m. followed by the finals at 7:25 p.m.