Georgetown Wins Fifth Annual Battle at the Burr
Georgetown University secured victories in the men's and women's divisions during the October 10 meet at Howard.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Swimming
Georgetown University defeated Howard University in the fifth annual Battle at the Burr swim meet on October 10, 2026. The competition featured various swimming and diving events at Howard University.
Why it matters
The event was founded by Nicholas Askew to increase swimming exposure among African Americans. This initiative aims to address and dismantle generational drowning rates through greater participation in the sport.
Georgetown won the women's division 139-88 and the men's division 160-67. Individual highlights included Alyssa Napier winning the 100 yard butterfly in 56.58 and Jala Wilson scoring 86.50 in one-meter diving.
The players
Nicholas Askew
He serves as the Director of Swimming and Diving at Howard University and founded the annual meet.
Howard University
This private, federally chartered historically Black university in Washington hosted the swim meet.
Georgetown University
This private research university in Washington participated as the opposing institution in the meet.
Alyssa Napier
She is a collegiate swimmer who secured a first-place finish in the women's 100 yard butterfly.
Jala Wilson
She is a competitive diver who placed first in the women's one-meter diving event during the meet.
The details
The meet showcased multiple athletes, including Mark Brown who won the men's 100 yard breaststroke in 58.27 seconds. Following the competition, the event concluded with a traditional Swag Surfin' celebration involving both teams and spectators.
Timeline
The event was founded by Nicholas Askew in 2022.
The fifth annual Battle at the Burr swim meet occurred on October 10, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The meet continues the tradition established by the 2022 founding of the Battle at the Burr to promote aquatic equity. It serves as a significant early-season benchmark for both programs as they develop their rosters for the remainder of the collegiate schedule.
The result updates the series history for both Howard and Georgetown as they look toward future conference scheduling. Fans can track individual performance progress through the recorded times in the 100 yard butterfly and other key event categories.
The takeaway
This event highlights the intersection of collegiate sports and community health advocacy. Organizations can support similar initiatives by fostering wider access to swimming programs within their local neighborhoods.
Further reading
For more information on regional aquatic events, visit Washington Swimming.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hunewsservice.
