BALTIMORE, Md. — The Washington and Lee University women's swimming team totaled 101 points in a dual meet at No. 19-ranked Johns Hopkins University on Saturday afternoon at the Newton White Aquatic Center. The Blue Jays (6-1) earned the non-conference victory with 160 points, while the Generals (3-2) produced seven event wins against nationally ranked competition.

The highlight of the meet came from Celia Bredehoeft, who delivered a record-setting performance in the 1000-yard freestyle, while Maria Jellig and Morgan Smith combined for five additional event individual victories to lead W&L's effort.

Bredehoeft recorded a time of 10:22.93 in the distance event and bested Mattie Grant's '21  previous low-mark of 10:26.75 set on February 9, 2020 to etch her name in the league's record book. 

Up Next: Washington and Lee returns home on Saturday, January 17, hosting a Senior Day tri-meet at the W&L Natatorium. The Generals will face Randolph-Macon College and Chowan University, with competition scheduled to begin at noon.
 

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W&L Event Winners

• 1000-Yard Freestyle: Celia Bredehoeft — 1st, 10:22.93 (Washington and Lee School Record & ODAC Record)
• 500-Yard Freestyle: Celia Bredehoeft — 1st, 5:07.60
• 200-Yard Butterfly: Maria Jellig — 1st, 2:06.62
• 100-Yard Butterfly: Maria Jellig — 1st, 56.96
• 200-Yard Individual Medley: Maria Jellig — 1st, 2:08.37
• 100-Yard Breaststroke: Morgan Smith — 1st, 1:06.46
• 200-Yard Breaststroke: Morgan Smith — 1st, 2:25.03

Notable Performances

• Celia Bredehoeft's 1000-yard freestyle victory broke both the W&L program record and the ODAC record, marking the fastest swim in conference history and won the 500-yard freestyle event later in the afternoon.
• Maria Jellig swept her two individual events, capturing wins in the 200 butterfly and 200 IM.
• Morgan Smith dominated the breaststroke races, winning both the 100 and 200.
• The 400-yard medley relay of Maria Jellig, Morgan Smith, Peighton Kruzel, and Amelia Maloof placed third overall, the top ranking relay for the day, with a time of 3:54.82.

By the Numbers

• Event Wins: 7 of 14
• Winning Percentage: 50%
• Final Score: Johns Hopkins 160, Washington and Lee 101

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