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Delaware Splits With George Mason

The University of Delaware men’s and women’s swimming and diving team had mixed results in its respective meets Saturday at George Mason. The women’s team stayed undefeated as UD defeated the Patriots 151-149, while the men’s team fell to George Mason by a 166-129 score at McKay Natatorium. 

The UD women (3-0) tallied first place finishes in eight races as Brittany Lazear and Alyssa Sanders had a team-high three wins each. Lazear was victorious in the 1,000 freestyle (10:24.93), 500 freestyle (5:04.58), and was a part of the winning 200 freestyle relay squad (1:35.48). Sanders finished first in the 100 backstroke (57.94), 200 backstroke (2:04.96), and was also part of the winning 200 freestyle relay team.

The women’s team excelled on the diving board as Caitlin Stockwell, Lize Keefer, and Kristina Congdon finished first, second, and third respectively in the three-meter diving competition. The Blue Hens also swept the top three spots in the one-meter diving competition with Congdon taking first place. The Hens also got first place finishes from Madeline Maher in the 200 breaststroke (2:24.54). 

“As expected the meet was very close on the women's side," said Delaware head coach John Hayman. "It came down to the last event and our women pulled out some fantastic performances for the win. “Brittany Lazear, Haley Farrell, Alyssa Sanders, and all of the divers should be congratulated. The men's meet had several close races but in the end we did not prevail. Alex Hillsley and Everett Albert brought home victories for UD with some great swims.”

Hillsley led the men’s squad (1-1) with three first place finishes as the sophomore was first to touch in the 100 backstroke (51.95), 200 backstroke (1:53.92), and was a part of the victorious 200 freestyle relay (1:25.14). Albert added a win in the 200 freestyle (1:44.25) and was a member of the winning 200 freestyle relay. Patrick McCann swept both diving competitions as the junior won both the three-meter (291.23 points) and one-meter (253.20) events. Also taking home first place for Delaware was Patrick Savidge in the 400 individual medley (4:08.38). 

Both Blue Hen teams will return to action next week at the Colonial Athletic Association Pod Meet at UNCW. In addition to the host Seahawks, the UD men will face William and Mary while the women will take on William & Mary and James Madison.

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