Drexel vs Delaware
- January 11, 2025
- Philadelphia, Pa.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: Drexel Athletics
PHILADELPHIA – The Drexel women’s swimming and diving team defeated Delaware in Philadelphia Saturday morning, 150-144. The Dragons improve to 4-0 on the season.
Brittany Corbett continued her dominance in distance freestyle, winning the 1000 Freestyle with a time of 10:22.48 and the 200 Freestyle in 1:54.28. She also claimed second place in the 500 Freestyle with a time of 5:04.09. Fede Nocera won the 100 Backstroke in 55.97 and took second in the 200 Backstroke with a time of 2:05.78. Mari Alencar added victories in the sprint freestyle events, winning the 50 Freestyle in 23.89 and the 100 Freestyle in 52.00. Megan Ehrnfeldt secured first place in the 200 Butterfly, clocking in at 2:06.43.
The relay teams were equally impressive, with the 200 Medley Relay team of Federica Nocera, Emma Pillich, Megan Ehrnfeldt, and Mari Alencar taking first place in 1:45.39. The 400 Freestyle Relay team, featuring Brittany Corbett, Olivia Scherbin, Megan Ehrnfeldt, and Mari Alencar, also captured first place with a time of 3:30.15.
Additional contributions included a third-place finish from Harper Barrowman in the 1000 Freestyle (10:29.16) and Jessie Rothrock’s second-place swim in the 200 Freestyle (1:57.33). Olivia Scherbin added a third-place finish in the 100 Freestyle (53.05), while Aldercy Bui placed third in the 100 Backstroke (58.06).
The Dragons will be on the road at Towson next Saturday. Meet time is set for 10:00am.
First Place
200 Medley Relay: Federica Nocera, Emma Pillich, Megan Ehrnfeldt, Mari Alencar – 1:45.39
1000 Freestyle: Brittany Corbett – 10:22.48
200 Freestyle: Brittany Corbett – 1:54.28
100 Backstroke: Federica Nocera – 55.97
200 Butterfly: Megan Ehrnfeldt – 2:06.43
50 Freestyle: Mari Alencar – 23.89
100 Freestyle: Mari Alencar – 52.00
400 Freestyle Relay: Brittany Corbett, Olivia Scherbin, Megan Ehrnfeldt, Mari Alencar – 3:30.15
Second Place
200 Freestyle: Jessie Rothrock – 1:57.33
200 Backstroke: Federica Nocera – 2:05.78
500 Freestyle: Brittany Corbett – 5:04.09
Third Place
1000 Freestyle: Harper Barrowman – 10:29.16
100 Backstroke: Aldercy Bui – 58.06
200 Freestyle: Jessie Rothrock – 1:57.33
200 Butterfly: Skye Bilger – 2:08.29
100 Freestyle: Olivia Scherbin – 53.05
PHILADELPHIA – The Drexel men’s swimming and diving team broke four pool records on their way to defeating Delaware 159.5-140.5 Saturday morning in Philadelphia. The Dragons stay perfect, moving to 4-0 on the season.
The 200 Medley Relay team of Theo Andreopoulos, Bartosz Loter, Jakub Kwasny, and Sebastian Smith set a record with a time of 1:29.57. Smith also broke the pool record in the 50 Freestyle, in which he already owned the record, clocking in at 20.31, and in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 44.42. The 400 Freestyle Relay team of Theo Andreopoulos, Reds Rullis, Jakub Kwasny, and Sebastian Smith capped off the meet with another record-breaking performance, finishing in 2:59.80.
Reds Rullis won the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:39.09 and added another victory in the 500 Freestyle, clocking in at 4:35.41. Theo Andreopoulos dominated the 100 Backstroke, taking first place in 49.00, while Jakub Kwasny earned first in the 200 Butterfly with a time of 1:52.14. Joshua Gratton also claimed the top spot in the 3-meter diving event with a score of 285.53.
The Dragons added key second-place finishes, including Andrea Casini in the 200 Freestyle (1:42.04), Dimi Gkelis in the 100 Backstroke (50.30), and Alessio Gianni in the 200 Butterfly (1:52.90).
Third-place finishes included Youssef Bahgat in the 200 Freestyle (1:54.82) and Dimi Gkelis in the 200 Backstroke (1:50.49).
The Dragons will be on the road at Towson next Saturday. Meet time is set for 10:00am.
First Place
200 Medley Relay: Theo Andreopoulos, Bartosz Loter, Jakub Kwasny, Sebastian Smith – 1:29.57
200 Freestyle: Reds Rullis – 1:39.09
100 Backstroke: Theo Andreopoulos – 49.00
200 Butterfly: Jakub Kwasny – 1:52.14
50 Freestyle: Sebastian Smith – 20.31
500 Freestyle: Reds Rullis – 4:35.41
400 Freestyle Relay: Theo Andreopoulos, Reds Rullis, Jakub Kwasny, Sebastian Smith – 2:59.80
3-meter Diving: Joshua Gratton – 285.53
100 Freestyle:Sebastian Smith – 44.42
Second Place
Men
200 Freestyle: Andrea Casini – 1:42.04
100 Backstroke: Dimi Gkelis – 50.30
200 Butterfly: Alessio Gianni – 1:52.90
Third Place
Men
200 Freestyle: Youssef Bahgat – 1:54.82
200 Backstroke: Dimi Gkelis – 1:50.49
Courtesy: Delaware Athletics
PHILADELPHIA – University of Delaware women’s swimming & diving team opened the new year with a dual meet at Coastal Athletic Association foe Drexel on Saturday, January 11.
The Blue Hens dropped the meet by a final score of 150-144. Their overall dual meet record is now 3-3.
RESULTS
The following athletes placed first in their respective events:
- Bri Cottingham in the 100 breast (1:04.95) and 200 breast (2:20.78)
- Angelica Ragazzoni in the 200 back (2:01.96)
- Alex Pastris in the 1-meter dive (256.35) and 3-meter dive (244.35)
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UP NEXT
The Blue Hens return to Rawstorm Nautatroum for a non-conference dual meet against Seton Hall on Saturday, January 25. UD celebrates senior day and will honor 12 athletes on the men’s and women’s team before the start of the meet.
PHILADELPHIA – University of Delaware men’s swimming & diving team opened the new year with a dual meet at Coastal Athletic Association foe Drexel on Saturday, January 11.
The Blue Hens dropped the meet by a final score of 159.5-140.5. Their overall dual meet record is now 3-3.
RESULTS
The following athletes placed first in their respective events:
- Dylan Smolders in the 1000 free (9:47.61)
- Toni Sabev in the 100 breast (56.15)
- Gavin Currie in the 200 back (1:49.49)
- Kevin Siegfried in the 1-meter dive (315.98)
Click here to view the full results
UP NEXT
The Blue Hens return to Rawstorm Nautatroum for a non-conference dual meet against Seton Hall on Saturday, January 25. UD celebrates senior day and will honor 12 athletes on the men’s and women’s team before the start of the meet.
