The University of Vermont swimming and diving team topped Central Connecticut State (163-130) and Merrimack (136-56) in a double dual meet Saturday at Forbush Natatorium. With the pair of victories, Vermont improves to 6-1 on the season.
The Catamounts set two Forbush Natatorium pool records on the afternoon. In the first event of the meet, the relay squad of Jess Gorham, Shannon Cowley, Courtney Gray and Christa Weaver set a new record in the 400 medley relay in 3:55.55. Cowley also broke the pool record in the 100 breast, placing first with a time of 1:05.28.
Junior Andie Blaser notched a pair of victories at the meet to help lead the Catamounts to victory. She raced to a first-place finish in the 100 fly with a time of 57.51, and also took the top spot in the 100 free in 52.89. Blaser was followed by Weaver (53.24) and Katie Adams (53.99), as the Catamounts earned the top three spots in the 100 free.
UVM also finished 1-2-3 in the 200 back, led by Ilsa Feierabend, who touched the wall in 2:06.70 to claim first place. Elena Melloni (2:08.58) and Gorham (2:11.31) finished behind Feierabend to earn second and third-place showings, respectively.
On the boards, Maggie Preston swept the diving competition for the fourth consecutive meet as she posted victories in both events. Preston notched the top score in the 1-meter (232.72), and followed with a victory in the 3-meter (243.97) to top all divers.
Weaver placed first in the 50 free with a time of 24.08, and rookie Alexy Novelli earned a first-place showing in the 200 fly in 2:09.45 to round out the Catamount victories.
The meet was UVM’s Rally Against Cancer Meet, presented by Otter Creek Awnings and Vermont Custom Closets. The Catamounts wore pink swim caps and t-shirts to help raise awareness for breast cancer research. All proceeds from the Rally Against Cancer initiative benefit the Vermont Cancer Center.
Vermont tops Bryant for Seventh Straight Win
The Vermont swimming and diving team won nine events and set a pool record in the 200 medley relay on its way to a 145.5-116.5 win at Bryant on Sunday in dual meet action. Vermont collects its seventh straight victory to improve to 7-1 overall this season.
The relay squad of Jess Gorham, Shannon Cowley, Courtney Gray and Christa Weaver opened the meet by setting a new Bryant pool record in the 200 medley relay, clocking in at 1:48.25 to earn a first-place finish.
Cowley collected three individual victories on the afternoon. The rookie swept the breaststroke events, taking first in both the 100 (1:06.43) and 200 (2:25.37) yard events. Cowley also raced to a first-place showing in the 200 IM in 2:11.68.
Weaver earned victories in both of the short-distance freestyle events on the afternoon. The junior won the 50 free in 24.61, and followed with a victory in the 100 with a time of 53.41.
Junior Andie Blaser and freshman Maddie Blumenfeld posted Vermont’s other two individual victories at the meet. Blaser earned the top spot in the 100 fly (59.21), and Blumenfeld registered a first-place showing in the 1000 free (10:51.44).
Vermont finished out the meet with a victory in the 400 free relay. Blaser, Katie Adams, Sarah Mantz and Weaver finished in 3:35.03 to take first place.
The Catamounts return to action at the three-day Bucknell Invitational in Pennsylvania spanning November 21-23.
College Swimming News courtesy of University of Vermont.
