PITTSBURGH, PA- The Chatham University Swimming & Diving team competed against Washington & Jefferson College on Wednesday night at the Cougar Natatorium. The Presidents won 12 of 13 events, securing the win with 102 points. The Cougars followed with a convincing 88 points.

For the Cougars, Melissa Puskar (Fy., Pittsburgh, PA/Upper St. Clair) earned first place in the 100 freestyle. Kianna Hedjazi (So., Monroeville, PA/Gateway) broke her own school record in one-meter diving (233.65), finishing in second place on both one-meter and three-meter diving.

Next up, the Cougars are on the road against Hiram College on Friday, November 16. Swimmers and divers take their marks at 6:00 pm.

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Chatham University prepares students from around the world to help develop solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. Consistently ranked among the top master's level institutions in the Northeast by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Chatham University is also ranked in the top five percent of graduate-intensive institutions nationally and experienced the fastest-growing enrollment in the Pittsburgh region over the past decade. Founded in 1869, Chatham University includes the Shadyside Campus, with the historic 39-acre Woodland Road arboretum and Chatham Eastside facility; and the 388-acre Eden Hall Campus north of Pittsburgh. For more information, call 800-837-1290 or visit www.chatham.edu.