Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

January 26, 2010

Successful "Senior Day" As Swimming And Diving Defeats Norwich Cadets


Results: http://www.smcathletics.com/sports/swimdive/2009-10/stats/ResultsSMC_V_Norwich.htm

COLCHESTER, Vt. - The swimming and diving teams both were victorious on Tuesday against Norwich University, as the men swam past the Cadets 184-109 and the women commanded a 211-62 win.

For the men, sophomore Tim McGrath (Hyannis, Mass./Barnstable) made a standout appearance in the meet, as he placed first in the mixed 100-yard individual medley, the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke events, and helped the Purple Knights take the lead in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Classmate Dan Healy (South Burlington, Vt./South Burlington) also collected multiple wins, as he came in first in the 50-yard and 100-yard backstroke events, while playing a part in the first place 200-yard freestyle relay. Freshman Max O'Brien (Bedford, Mass./Bedford) collected first on both one-meter dives, earning 359.25 total points.

For the women, Sophomore Kaytlyn Kelley (Jefferson, Mass./Wachusett Regional) dominated the freestyle events, as she won first place in the 50-yard, 100-yard, and 200-yard freestyle races. Senior Lindsey Burgess (Westborough, Mass./Westborough) placed first in the 50-yard and 100-yard butterfly, while sophomore Sam Sweeney (Waterbury Center, Vt./Harwood Union) won the 200-yard individual medley and the 1,000-yard freestyle. Freshman Jade Lubeck (Salt Lake City, Utah/Judge Memorial) once again controlled the diving events, as she collected a total of 337.05 points to take first place on both dives.

The Purple Knights designated Tuesday's meet as their "Senior Day," recognizing the seven seniors who competed in their final home meet at Saint Michael's College. Those seniors are: Lindsay Burgess, Emily Kaas (West Haven, Conn./West Haven), Mary Beth Casey (Sturbridge, Mass./Tantasqua Regional), Elizabeth Tuxbury (New Hartford, Conn./Northwestern Reg.), Briana Gerry (Springvale, Maine/Sanford), Erick Gallagher (Middlebury, Conn./Pomperaug), and Jake Stamas (Andover, Mass./Andover).

Next on the schedule for the Purple Knights swimming and diving team is a trip to Potsdam on Saturday for a dual meet at 1 p.m.

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