Taylor White produced a triple-winning masterclass in the pool, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Bentley University women’s swimming team from slipping to a 163.5-120.5 defeat against Southern Connecticut State.
In a dual meet dominated by individual brilliance, the Bermudian standout showcased her elite range, claiming victories in both distance freestyle and backstroke events. Despite the Falcons' loss at the Hutchinson Natatorium, White’s form remains a major talking point as the Northeast-10 (NE10) season enters its final stretch.
White set the tone early in the afternoon with an authoritative performance in the 1650 Yards Freestyle. Displaying her trademark endurance, the senior touched the wall in 17:53.26—a time that saw her finish nearly 25 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor.
She followed up that distance triumph with a clinical display in the 500 Yards Freestyle. Clocking 5:15.19, White once again left the field in her wake, securing the win by a staggering margin of more than 11 seconds.
The senior’s versatility was further highlighted in the 200 Yards Backstroke, where she secured her third individual gold of the meet. Facing a competitive Owls lineup, White maintained her composure to finish in 2:10.62, comfortably fending off the chasing pack.
In the relay events, White proved her value as a team leader, providing a strong opening leg for the Bentley 'B' team in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay. Her lead-off helped propel the quartet to a second-place finish with a combined time of 1:47.41.
While teammate Skyla Lang also secured a hat-trick of wins in the breaststroke and individual medley events, the Owls’ superior depth across the sprint and diving disciplines ultimately proved the difference.
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