NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Norwich University men's and women's swimming & diving programs saw their home opener festivities dashed, falling to in-state foe Saint Michael's College in a competitive duel at Goodyear Pool on Sunday afternoon.

The Purple Knights handed the Norwich women a 159-82 defeat, while the Saint Michael's men narrowly eked out a win over the Cadets, 120.5-113.5.

"We had an electrifying meet, we had some top performances, and the crowd was outstanding," said Head Coach Jennifer Cournoyer.  "Hats off to Saint Michael's as they had an outstanding meet with very strong depth."

In an intense atmosphere, the Cadets did well to battle the Purple Knights in a slew of competitive events, finishing second in several individual events and medley relays, while also capturing first in a handful.  Kristian Adlianitski (Cheshire, Conn.) got the victories rolling, taking first in the 1000 yard freestyle.

LEADERS:

• 200 Yard Medley Relay
  • Women's: Kylie Farris (Leander, Texas), Abbey Houghton (Dover, N.H.), Maria Piekarczyk (Dudley, Mass.), Alannah Kelliher (Middleboro, Mass.)
    • 2nd, 2:03.97
  • Men's: Tobias Macedo (Kennebunk, Maine), Will Thompson (Downingtown, Pa.), Logan Wineriter (Canterbury, N.H.), Michael Cowenhoven (Fairfield, Conn.)
    • 2nd, 1:43.90
• 1000 Yard Freestyle
  • Women's: Anna Gosselin (Lisbon, Conn.)
    • 2nd, 12:22.01
  • Men's: Kristian Adlianitski (Cheshire, Conn.)
    • 1st, 10:29.56
• 200 Yard Freestyle
  • Women's: Hannah Shaner (Gilbertsville, Pa.)
    • 4th, 2:11.24
  • Men's: Benjamin Stark (Montverde, Fla.)
    • 1st, 1:48.15
• 50 Yard Freestyle
  • Women's: Alannah Kelliher
    • 2nd, 26.98
  • Men's: Will Thompson
    • 1st, 22.60
• 100 Yard IM
  • Women's: Jenna Tschida (Goffstown, N.H.)
    • 4th, 1:10.80
  • Men's: Arthur Abrams (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.)
    • 2nd, 57.59
• 1 mtr Diving 6 optional
  • Women's: Reilly Laitala (Sterling, Mass.)
    • 1st, 183.50
  • Men's: Aidan Grady (Sandwich, Mass.)
    • 1st, 220.50
• 100 Yard Butterfly
  • Women's: Maria Piekarczyk
    • 3rd, 1:06.72
  • Men's: Benjamin Stark
    • 1st, 53.86
• 100 Yard Freestyle
  • Women's: Jenna Tschida
    • 1st, 58.67
  • Men's: Kristian Adlianitski
    • 2nd, 50.27
• 100 Yard Backstroke
  • Women's: Hannah Shaner
    • 3rd, 1:07.99
  • Men's: Tobias Macedo
    • 4th, 1:01.06
• 500 Yard Freestyle
  • Women's: Anna Gosselin
    • 3rd, 5:54.74
  • Men's: Benjamin Stark
    • 1st, 4:58.24
• 1 mtr Diving 5 vol
  • Women's: Reilly Laitala
    • 1st, 118.75
  • Men's: Aidan Grady
    • 1st, 130.70
• 100 Yard Breaststroke
  • Women's: Abbey Houghton
    • 4th, 1:22.24
  • Men's: Will Thompson
    • 1st, 1:00.99
• 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
  • Women's: Jenna Tschida, Alannah Kelliher, Maria Piekarczyk, Hannah Shaner
    • 2nd, 1:48.13
  • Men's: Kristian Adlianitski, Gio Giovenco (Alexandria, Va.), Arthur Abrams, Michael Cowenhoven
    • 2nd, 1:31.58

The swimming & diving teams hit the road one more time before Thanksgiving break, traveling to West Hartford, Conn. on Friday, Nov. 17, to take on Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) foe University of Saint Joseph.  Start time for the meet is slated for 4:00 p.m.