Women's Swimming and Diving Falls At URI, 164.5-133.5
Complete ResultsKINGSTON, R.I. – November 10, 2007 - The Springfield College women's swimming and diving team fell at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday afternoon by the score of 164.5-133.5.
Emily Sheehan (Erin, N.Y.) touched first in the 1000 yard freestyle in a time of 10:57.29 and in the 500 yard freestyle in 5:20.74.
Moira Price (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) tied URI's Samantha Veccia in the 100 yard breaststroke in a time of 1:09.78 and also placed first in the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 25.62. Meredith Trumbull (Merrimac, Mass.) recorded a first-place finish in the 200 yard butterfly (2:17.90).
On the 1-meter board, the Pride swept the event with Erin White (Glastonbury, Conn.) finishing first with a score of 241.58. Teammates Michelle Reggio (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and Melissa Nelson (Wallingford, Conn.) rounded out the sweep with scores of 230.39 and 224.47 respectively.
In the 3-meter event, Nelon claimed the top spot with a score of 222.97 while Reggio finished in second with a 221.55.
The Pride also won the 400 yard freestyle relay as the team of Kallie Pottle (Brewer, Maine), Sheehan, Lianne Nihan (Reading, Mass.), and Kelley Ockerbloom (South Yarmouth, Mass.) finished in a time of 4:00.52.
The Pride return to the Art Linketter Natatorim on Saturday when it hosts Wheaton College at 1:00 pm
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Head Coach John Taffe
John Taffe enters his 21st season in 2009-2010 as the head coach of the men's and women's swimming teams at Springfield College. Under Taffe’s leadership, the Pride has returned to its status as one of the best collegiate swimming and diving programs in Division III.Read more.
Diving Coach Peter Avdoulos
Peter Avdoulos is regarded as one of the top diving coaches in the nation, and is entering his 25th season as the diving coach for both the men's and women's programs in 2009-2010. The current NEWMAC Men's Diving Coach of the Year, Avdoulos has coached countless All-New England and All-American divers, as well as several National Champions. Read more.