Mary Jabbia of Slidell, La., is on Roster of Nationally Ranked Brenau University Golden Tigers Swim Team

2014 Mar 7

Brenau University's Mary Katherine Jabbia of Slidell, La., is on the Brenau University Golden Tigers Swim Team, ranked No. 4 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Women's Swimming and Diving Coaches' Poll. The Golden Tigers finished second at the Appalachian Swimming Conference Championship, recording a total of six conference records, 14 first place finishes and two individual records.

Jabbia is a sophomore majoring in Biology at Brenau.

High national rankings in the past few seasons have become commonplace for three-time ASC Swim Coach of the Year Award winner Blaire Bachman's squad. During the Appalachian Swimming Championships on Saturday, Feb. 15, Brenau recorded a new conference and team record in the 200 Medley in a time of 1:47.41. Brenau then continued their domination of the relay events, taking first place in the 800 Freestyle in 7:54.19. The team completed their strong run of the ASC Champs, winning the 400 Free Relay in a time of 4:35.40.