SAINTS COMPLETE WEEKEND SWEEP WITH SOUND VICTORIES OVER SKIDMORE

Oct. 28: The St. Lawrence University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams closed out an outstanding opening weekend with two lopsided victories over Skidmore College in the Augsbury Natatorium on Saturday afternoon. The women’s team defeated the Thoroughbreds 135-88, while the men were equally impressive in a 147-69 victory.

The Saints women’s team was led by freshman Abby Lynch, junior Kim Watcke, and sophomore Devan Meserve. Lynch, a Norwood, NY native, captured the 200 Freestyle for her team with a time of 2:06.21, while Watcke won the 50 Free (26.50) and 200 Back (2:18.19). Meserve contributed to the win with victories in both the 400IM (5:10.88) and the 200 Fly (2:27.69).

The Saints also won the 400 Free Relay in 3:58.25 to put the finishing touches on a solid outing. Relay members included Kim Myers, Lynch, Meaghan Vaughn, and Alida Gerritsen.

Lynch was named Liberty League co-Rookie of the Week for her performances in the two dual meets while Matt Kirkpatrick was the men's Rookie of the Week and Jason Johnson shared Diver of the Week honors.

On the men’s side, rookies Chris Woolston, Matt Kirkpatrick, Robo Ibler, and Jason Johnson anchored the team to it’s second win of the 2006-07 season.

Woolston was victorious in the 200 Back with a time of 2:03.28, while Kirkpatrick won both the 400IM (4:35.82) and the 200 Fly (2:14.16). Ibler, an Independence, MN native, took two events as well, including the 50 Free with a time of 23.28 and the 100 Free in 51.28. The trio also teamed with first year Steve Dally to win the 400 Medley Relay (2:03.28).

Johnson, meanwhile, took care of business in the diving well, as the sophomore collected wins in both the 1m and 3m Dives. In the 1m, the Newark, NY native scored a very sound 246.30, and matched that performance on the 3m board with a score of 253.42.

Both the men’s and women’s teams now stand at 2-0 on the young season, and will look to carry their momentum into next weekend’s meet versus Nazareth. The Saints and Golden Flyers will square off next Saturday, November 4 th at 3:00pm in the Augsbury Natatorium.

Head Swimming Coach
Bob Clemmer
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Assistant Coaches
Tim Akers
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Alex de la Peña

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