New Hampshire vs Central Connecticut State
- October 27-28, 2023
- Durham, N.H.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: UNH Athletics
DURHAM, N.H. – The Wildcats had the fastest time in seven of the nine events on the final day of the two-day dual meet versus CCSU as the University of New Hampshire swimming and diving team defeated Central Connecticut, 203.5-141.5 at Swasey Pool. UNH had the top performer in 15 of the 19 events over the two days.
The Wildcats improve to 2-0 on the season, while CCSU falls to 1-1.
“Overall it was a real strong weekend for us,” said head coach Josh Willman. “There was some nice work on the boards from our divers and strong swims all around. It was so great to see so many friends and faculty in the stands for our family weekend!. Looking forward to resuming some hard training this week as we prepare for Siena.”
UP NEXT:
- The Wildcats will return to action at Siena on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m.
MEET INFO:
Score: New Hampshire 203.5, Central Connecticut 141.5
Location: Durham, N.H. (Swasey Pool)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
Records: UNH 2-0 (1-0 America East), CCSU 1-1 (0-0 NEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The 200 medley relay team of sophomore Ella Guilfoil (Fairport, N.Y.), sophomore Sophia Routzahn (Frederick, Md.), junior captain Chiara Maria Pradissitto (Milan, Italy) and sophomore Audrey Mahoney (Downers Grove, Ill.) started the day by winning the event in a time of 1:45.10 as the Wildcats just missed setting a pool record (1:44.50).
- Guilfoil was strong as she also won two individual events taking the 400 IM (4:29.05) and the 500 free (5:07.54). Her time in the 500 free was a career best.
- Mahoney captured the 100 free with a time of 52.91, while senior captain Abby McKinney (Westfield, N.J.) placed first in the 100 fly with a time of 57.60.
- Routzahn tallied the fastest time in the 200 breast at 2.22.95.
- Freshman Grace Blume (Dedham, Mass.) posted the second-best score in the three-meter diving event (229.43).
- The 400 free relay team of Mahoney, McKinney, junior Annie Jencova (Waikanae, New Zealand) and Pradissitto concluded the meet by recording the quickest time at 3:33.76.
Courtesy: CCSU Athletics
The Central Connecticut State swimming and diving team finished its two-day dual with the University of New Hampshire Saturday morning. The Blue Devils fell 203.5-141.5 to fall to 1-1 in dual action.
The Blue Devils are back in action next Saturday for a double-dual hosted by Southern Connecticut State, with NEC foe Wagner in attendance.
STROKES
- Sophie Milhomens picked up an individual win in the 200-backstroke with a 2:06.87 swim, while Megan Dunnigan placed third at 2:10.74
- Cassidy Stotler posted the second fastest time in the 200-breaststroke, touching a 2:24.78
- Gabi Wroblewski placed third in the 400 IM with a swim of 4:39.23, followed by Milhomens (4:46.97) and Morgan O’Hara (4:50.38)
- Dunningan was fourth in the 100 fly, at 1:01.40, with Cowing fifth at 1:02.54
FREESTYLE
- Katrine O’Leary touched second in the 100-freestyle, clocking a swim of 53.61
- Abbey Keane swam to third place in the 500 free, at 5:12.67, with Shannon Welcome (5:15.45) and Spaciano (5:15.47) right behind
DIVING
- Jewelle Maziarz earned the win on the 3-meter board, scoring 252.20 points
- Zoe Baker claimed third place with a 177.83 points
RELAYS
- O’Leary (27.73), Cassidy Stotler (30.56), Dunnigan (27.17) and Cowing (25.13) placed second in the 200-medley relay, opening the session with a swim of 1:50.09
- O’Leary (52.98), Kelly Stotler (53.95), Spaciano (54.62) and Welcome (53.32) combined for first place in the 400 freestyle relay
