GENEVA, Ohio—The St. Bonaventure University women's swimming and diving team competed in the opening day of the Atlantic 10 Championships on Wednesday at SPIRE Institute.
 
The Bonnies totaled 36 points and are in 10^th place through one day, while George Washington jumped out to an early lead with 136 points.
 
The Brown and White kicked things off in the 200-medley relay. The quartet of Allison Lenda, Beth Thomas, Silvana Cabrera and Halle Myers posted a time of 1:42.03 to earn eighth-place finish.
 
The other event in which Bona's took to the water on the opening day was the 800-freestyle relay. The team of Kathryn Beyer, Ellie Kraus, Daciana Colon and Nele Vetter combined for a time of 7:33.39 to come in 10^th place.
 
The championships continue tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. and carry on through Saturday.
 
TEAM STANDINGS (END OF DAY 1)
1. George Washington 136
2. Duquesne 94
T-3. Richmond 72
T-3. Davidson 72
5. Fordham 71
6. George Mason 64
7. UMass 55
8. La Salle 49
9. Saint Louis 37
10. St. Bonaventure 36
11. Rhode Island 29
 
BONNIES RESULTS
 
200-Medley Relay
8.) Allison Lenda, Beth Thomas, Silvana Cabrera, Halle Myers 1:42.03
 
800-Freestyle Relay
10.) Kathryn Beyer, Ellie Kraus, Daciana Colon, Nele Vetter 7:51.21
 
 
 
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