After taking a tough loss to the University of South Carolina on Jan. 13, the East Carolina University swim and dive team has an opportunity to redeem itself on Saturday in the South Carolina Collegiate Invitational.
The Pirates will face Wingate University, Queens University of Charlotte, the University North Carolina at Wilmington and once again, USC in the meet. The Gamecocks were one of the strongest teams ECU has faced this season, according to head coach Matthew Jabs.
Senior swimmer Julie Lajoie was one of the few Pirates that placed against the Gamecocks and was recognized for her three top-3 placements.