Syracuse, N.Y. – The Le Moyne College men's and women's swimming and diving teams hosted Roberts Wesleyan University at Rev. Vincent B. Ryan, S.J. Pool on Saturday afternoon. Both squads claimed their first victories of the season with the men's team winning 206-94 while the women's team came away on top, 206-92.

"We had a great day. The unexpected venue change made for a bonus home meet," said head coach Adam Zaczkowski '04. "I want to thank the fans who came out; another standing room only meet at the Ryan pool. We are so fortunate to have this level of support."

"For the women, there were a number of stand out performances. Sophomore Madeleine O'Dea (Milton, O.N. / Milton District) had a great 200-yd breaststroke and barely missed the pool record. Freshman Kim Velazquez (Fairfield C.T. / Fairfield Warde) swam great in the 1000-yd free and 200-yd butterfly, winning both races. The last relay where the 'A' and 'B' teams were separated by .01 seconds was a great way to finish. Sophomore Kerry Hunter (Liverpool, N.Y. / Liverpool) had the meet of her life and I'm so proud of her and her accomplishments."

"For the men, Lucas Clay (Baldwinsville, N.Y. / C.W. Baker) broke the 200-yd breaststroke pool record and is continuing to have a breakout freshman campaign. Sophomore Michael Han (Auckland, N.Z. / Pakuranga College) shook off some nagging injuries and reignited his season. Freshman Nolan Carner (Weedsport, N.Y. / Weedsport) is surprising us week after week."  

"For diving, the 290 points from junior Patrick Scott (Utica, N.Y. / New Hartford / Niagara) in the 1m diving was a season-best while on the women's side all three divers, freshman Gabby Williams (Scotia, N.Y. / Scotia-Glenville), junior Riley Brennen (New Hartford, N.Y. / New Hartford), and freshman Alyssa Kearns (Latham, N.Y. / Shaker) all were at season-best points."

"We are ending our fall dual-meet season with great momentum headed into the Magnus Cup at Cleveland State University at the end of the month."

Women's Squad:
The team of sophomore Zoe Coburn (Hickory, N.C. / St. Stephens), senior Ella Kaback (Delmar N.Y. / Bethlehem), O'Dea, and sophomore Kayleigh Bigwarfe (Glenmont, N.Y. / Bethlehem) took first place in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:55.10.

Velazquez earned first in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 11:08.14, along with the 200-yard butterfly, coming in at 2:18.17.

Freshman Kaiya Fraley (Watervliet, N.Y. / Shaker) came in first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:03.70 and the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 56.14.

Sophomore Lucy Catalano (Glenville, N.Y. / Burnt-Hills-Ballston Lake) came out on top in the 50-yard backstroke with a time of 30.17.

Kaback took first place in the 50-yard breaststroke, coming in at 33.09.

Coburn placed first in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:14.39.

O'Dea came in first place in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:29.98.

Senior Brenna Horan (Bayport, N.Y. / Bayport-Blue Point / SUNY Geneseo) earned first place in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:33.04.

The team of Bigwarfe, Velazquez, senior Alexandra Welliver (Elmira, N.Y. / Elmira Notre Dame), and Horan placed first in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:44.47.

Men's Team:
The team of sophomore Justin Enser (Hilton, N.Y. / Hilton), Clay, junior Xavier Silaika (Rexford, N.Y. / Shenendahowa), and freshman Michael White Jr. (Baldwinsville, N.Y. / C.W. Baker) earned the top spot in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:35.22.

Carner placed first in the 1000-yard freestyle with a final time of 10:54.47.

Han took first place in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:47.12 as well as the 50-yard backstroke with a time of 28.36.

Sophomore Zachary Kilburn (Watertown, N.Y. / Watertown) earned first place in the 50-yard breaststroke with a time of 27.08.

White placed first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 21.84.

Clay earned first place in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 47.68, and broke the pool record in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:07.47.

Enser claimed first in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:05.62, as well as the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:05.23.

The team of Clay, White, sophomore Tim Landgraf (Lexington, N.Y. / Windham Ashland), and Carner took first place in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:27.75.

Scott came in first place in the one-meter dive with a score of 290.85.

What's Next:
The Dolphins will travel to Cleveland, O.H. to take part in the Magnus Cup at Cleveland State University on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23.