Myeisha Sharrieff spearheaded a successful winter finale for Howard University as the Bison secured a third-place overall finish at the annual H2ounds Invitational in Baltimore.
Competing at the Mangione Aquatic Center, the Howard women’s swimming and diving team amassed 1,115.50 points across the three-day meet, holding off a strong field to finish on the podium behind runners-up Colgate University and winners Loyola Maryland.
The Bermudian standout was in top form from the outset, particularly in her signature backstroke events. Sharrieff delivered a career-best performance in the 100-yard backstroke preliminaries, clocking a blistering 56.11 to shave time off her previous personal record. She carried that momentum into the high-stakes 'A' final, where she touched the wall in 56.34 to secure a fourth-place finish in a deeply competitive heat.
The third-year Bison also demonstrated her versatility in the longer distances, navigating the 200-yard backstroke preliminaries to finish 17th with another personal best of 2:09.67. Sharrieff then returned to the pool for the 'B' final, finishing eighth in her heat with a time of 2:10.27 to consolidate her position in the overall standings.
In the sprint freestyle, Sharrieff faced a massive field in the 50-yard preliminaries, finishing 30th overall with a solid time of 24.74. Her contributions were equally vital in the relay events, where she served as the reliable lead-off for Howard's 'B' teams. She guided the 200-yard medley relay squad to a sixth-place finish in 1:44.74 and matched that result in the 400-yard medley relay, where the team clocked 3:50.59.
The strong showing in Baltimore provides a significant springboard for Sharrieff and the Bison as they prepare to resume their collegiate schedule later this month. With several personal benchmarks reset, the Bermudian international remains one of the Northeast Conference's most consistent performers heading into the heart of the 2026 season.
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