NORTHFIELD, Vt. - In their first dual meet of the season, the Norwich University women's swimming & diving team took down Husson University in dominant fashion in the Cadets' home opener at Goodyear Pool on Saturday afternoon.
Norwich could not be stopped, capturing victory in 13 of 16 events against the Eagles, ultimately topping Husson, 196.5-98.5.
The Cadets were electrifying, kicking off the afternoon with a 2:03.65 effort in the 200 medley relay, three seconds faster than Husson's second-place squad, courtesy of
Kylie Farris (Leander, Texas), Alannah Kelliher (Middleboro, Mass.), Jenna Tschida (Goffstown, N.H.), and
Deanna Parot (San Diego, Calif.).
Brandy Lewis (Strafford, Vt.) took the pool for back-to-back impressive outings in two of the most exhaustive events on the day, first claiming the 1000 freestyle on 11:41.97, finishing over a minute faster than second place. She then returned for the 200 freestyle, topping Husson's Erin Madden by nearly three seconds with a 2:10.07 effort.
Farris handed the Cadets their last individual victory in the 50 backstroke before the Eagles scooped up a pair of wins in the 50 breaststroke and 100 butterfly despite strong efforts from
Abbey Houghton (Dover, N.H.) and Tschida. Kelliher then collected a win in the 50 freestyle, touching the wall in 26.30.
Reilly Laitala (Sterling, Mass.), the reigning GNAC Women's Diver of the Year, enjoyed success in her first action at Goodyear Pool this season, securing dominant scores in the 1 meter diving optional (175.20) and, later on, the 1 meter diving voluntary (155.48).
With the exception of Husson taking the 50 butterfly, Norwich continued to steamroll throughout the afternoon, which included an individual victory from
Kaylin Creel (Huntersville, N.C.) in the 100 backstroke. Lewis also took her third win, this time in the 500 freestyle with a 5:39.83 time.
The Cadets concluded their stellar display with a first-place 1:48.93 effort in the 200 freestyle relay, as Creel, Parot, Lewis, and Kelliher all swam legs to cap off the win over the Eagles.
LEADERS:
- 200 Yard Medley Relay
- 1000 Yard Freestyle
- 200 Yard Freestyle
- 50 Yard Backstroke
- 50 Yard Breaststroke
- 100 Yard Butterfly
- 50 Yard Freestyle
- 1 Meter Diving Optional
- 100 Yard Freestyle
- 100 Yard Backstroke
- 100 Yard Breaststroke
- 500 Yard Freestyle
- 50 Yard Butterfly
- 1 Meter Diving Voluntary
- 100 Yard IM
- 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
The Cadets will continue their homestand by entertaining another Maine foe next weekend, this time hosting Maine Maritime Academy on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 12:00 p.m. for a dual meet.
