PRINCETON, N.J. - The Yale women's swimming and diving team kicked off the annual HYP meet on Saturday. After one day of competition, the Bulldogs are currently leading Harvard 96-54, but are trailing Princeton by a score of 103-47.
 
The Bulldogs had one top-three finisher in almost every event on Saturday. Sophomores Raime Jones and Izzi Henig led the way in the sprint freestyle events. Jones finished second in the 200-yard freestyle (1:47.41), and Henig took third in the 50-yard sprint (22.89). Fellow sophomore Ashley Loomis placed third in the 1000-yard freestyle (9:55.86).
 
Two first-years carried the Bulldogs in the lone breaststroke and backstroke events of the day. Jaime Yeh won the 100-yard backstroke, touching in 53.79 seconds. Jessica Whang took second in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.29).
 
Junior Caitlin Tycz placed second in the Bulldogs' final individual event of the day, the 200-yard butterfly (1:58.76).
 
Sophomore Nikki Watters led the way for the Bulldogs in the 3-meter dive, placing sixth overall with 282.00 total points.
 
On Sunday, Yale will look to hold its lead against Harvard and gain ground on Princeton. Competition will resume at noon.