VALPARAISO, Ind.---The Bethel Women's Swim & Dive Team fell 194-68 to NCAA Division One Valparaiso University on Friday evening at Valparaiso High School. 

Senior Jaylyn Harrison claimed first place in the 100 Yard Free with a time of 53.57. In the 200 Yard Free, Harrison finished with a time of 1:57.17 to take second. 

Freshman Ella Wardle won the 200 Yard Individual Medley, hitting the NAIA provisional standard (2:15.63). The England Native also saw success in the 100 Yard Breaststroke, claiming second with a time of 1:09.42. 

Junior Aixa Recchioni added to the frenzy of top three finishes with a time of 59.28 in the 100 Yard Backstroke, crushing the NAIA provisional standard of 1:01.46. 

Freshman Addison Jones teamed up alongside Harrison, Wardle, and Recchioni to take second in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (3:44.07). 

Although Valparaiso University did not have any divers competing, Freshman Sarah Graves qualified for NAIA Nationals with her 1-Meter Score over six dives. 

The Pilots will next compete at Elkhart Health & Aquatics on Saturday, Jan. 24 for Senior Day. The meet will commence at 1 PM and Seniors Neriesa Arline, Jaylyn Harrison, and Isabela Nuet will be recognized for their contributions to the Bethel Women's Swim and Dive Program. 

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