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Skelley Sets Pool Record as WVU Wins vs Big East

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Senior Emma Skelley set a WVU Natatorium record in the women’s 1,650 freestyle as the West Virginia University swimming and diving team won the Big 12 vs. Big East Weekend on Saturday.

The WVU men and women dominated over Seton Hall, Xavier and Butler, claiming the Big 12 vs. Big East title for the second consecutive year. At the two-day event, the Mountaineers won 31 out of 40 events, including a diving sweep. The women won 17 of 20 events and the men won 14 of 20.

“Both teams had a lot of very well-raced swims today,” said coach Vic Riggs.