ANNAPOLIS, Md. – American University junior Caylee Watson set a school record in the 100-meter backstroke Friday during competition at the Navy Long Course Invitational.
Watson went a lifetime-best 1:05.21 in the morning prelims, qualifying second for the evening finals.
She swam 1:05.81 to finish in second place, actually matching the previous school record of 1:05.81 by Maite Trueba in 1998.
The Eagles are finished with their fall schedule and return to competition on Jan. 15, 2016 in a dual meet with Georgetown.